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Review of Cadillac on PlayStation

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Jan 1999
Cover image of Cadillac on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 01 Jan 1999
Genre: Strategy
Developer: Hect
Publisher: Hect (Japan), DTMC (North America)

Introduction

Welcome to the wild world of Cadillac, a game that turns poker into a strategy showdown on the good old PlayStation. You might call it a game, but others might label it an elaborate card-based form of stress relief. You're not just playing poker; you're engaging in a mental battle where decisions will make or break you as you advance through levels, eventually facing the ultimate question: can you really handle the ante? Spoiler alert: Anxiety may ensue, text messaging about existential dread is encouraged.

Gameplay

Cadillac presents a unique way of approaching poker. Imagine if the game of poker had a baby with a grid-based puzzle and then decided to throw a party in your brain. Players start off with a palette of playing cards that are dropped onto a 5x5 grid. You've got to strategically arrange these cards to form winning poker hands. Royal flush? Well, that's like winning a gold medal in card gymnastics. But be warned - if you can't get your hands right and clear the cards, you're going to need a bigger mountain of chips. The gameplay ramps up faster than a high-speed chase on a stolen car. The goal is to clear all 52 cards on each level, and you have to ante up more cash as you progress. It starts at a reasonable $500 (still painful but manageable) and then climbs to $3000 as if inflation just went through the roof. Can you make the ante? As you grapple with this financial dilemma, the game presents strategic challenges that would make a Tetris champion weep. Clear your cards or a game over is imminent.

Graphics

Don't expect Pixar-level stuff here; we're talking retro visuals that scream '90s nostalgia. The 2D graphics are as functional as they are charming. It's like a love letter to classic arcade games with a poker twist. While you won't mistake this for a graphical powerhouse, it's worth remembering that it's the gameplay that matters, and the card designs have that classic feel, like the last remnants of Halloween candy you keep eating even though it's way past the date.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, Cadillac offers a delightfully quirky experience that turns poker into a strategic marvel worthy of nerdy discussions over dinner. While the graphics may not set your heart aflame, the strategy of clearing the grid with a winning hand will have you reaching for the chips - literally and metaphorically - in no time. It's an engaging mix that keeps you mentally stimulated, which is more than you can ask from most games. If you've got an affinity for poker and a brain that craves a good workout, Cadillac is here, ready to challenge every strategic thought you've ever had and make you doubt your life choices while laughing it off. Go ahead; give it a try. I dare you to make that ante!

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