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Review of Monopoly Madness on PS5

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Dec 2021
Cover image of Monopoly Madness on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 09 Dec 2021
Genre: Party
Developer: Engine Software
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Monopoly Madness brings the beloved board game to the digital realm while making it faster, crazier, and multiplayer-friendly. Consider it Monopoly, but with more chaos and fewer family disputes-sort of. Prepare your wallets and strap in; it's time to buy, sell, and hopefully not lose your mind!

Gameplay

Imagine Monopoly, but instead of slowly rolling the dice and praying for a six, you're running around a colorful, hectic board collecting cash and stealing properties like a fiscal ninja. The game mixes classic Monopoly rules with frantic gameplay as you sprint to intercept money bags, complete objectives, and unleash traps on your rivals. Player ranks are displayed in real-time, so be prepared for some delightful trash talk as you try to climb up the leaderboard. You can choose from an array of characters, each with unique abilities that can either help you dominate the board or result in hilarious blunders. Picture throwing a banana peel at your cousin just as they're about to pass Go. Pure, unadulterated joy. Plus, there are no tedious rental agreements or mortgage calculations to fuss over. Cash rules everything around you while you speed through the game, which means you can focus more on having fun and less on poly-syllabic financial jargon. Engage with power-ups, sabotage your opponents, and make alliances-all of which make for a wild gameplay experience where anything can happen!

Graphics

Visually, Monopoly Madness is a kaleidoscope of colors that resembles a theme park exploded in a glitter factory. The graphics are sharp and vibrant, perfectly crafted to ensure you don't confuse this game with a sleep-inducing board game night. Everything pops-those animated characters and dynamic environments are a visual treat worth their pixel weight in gold! Even though it's set in the banal world of finance, there's no shortage of charm in its design. You'll leave with visions of cash flying around your brain like it just stepped off a glittering Ferris wheel.

Conclusion

Monopoly Madness manages to translate the essence of Monopoly into a condensed, frantic, and highly enjoyable video game without losing the charm of the original. While the excitement can sometimes lead to chaotic moments that make you wonder whether you're dealing with a financial dinner or a tussle at the local arcade, it retains the spirit of competition. Fans of the classic board game and newcomers alike will find it irresistibly entertaining. Just remember: you might not just lose at Monopoly, but also your dignity-and, let's be real, that's half the fun!

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