Prior versions on Nintendo hardware seemed to have higher quality. I’ve played four to five games of each, and I can say that they’re okay at best. Various stats are recorded also so you can see your progress. These games are really best for local multiplayer, and I did have some fun playing with friends. America’s Greatest Game Shows: Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy! has online play, but I couldn’t find anyone when I tried. So you might consider adjusting the difficulty as high as you can go unless playing with kids. Even on normal, the computer players will often select wrong, so if you’re patient it beings your chances up to 50/50. That’s convenient, but with just three choices, it’s pretty easy. The game lets you pick from answers rather than having to type. The female voice can’t match up to Alex Trebek, I’m sorry. Once again, the original host is not on hand. The board shows pictures on a handful of answers, but the overall look is lacking ambition and a bit dull. It’s visually bare bones, with no shots of the studio or players. Jeopardy, while still fun, has a number of issues.

It’s a minor annoyance that escalates if you’re trying to play as a trio and only have two Joy-Cons. Get one where anyone can ring in, and the game employs an awkwardly timed method before you need to pass to the next player. You can play multiplayer with just a single Joy-Con, although this really only works for the regular puzzles. Pat and Vanna are missing, but the substitute hosts do an okay job. Feel the rumble as you spin the big wheel, and enjoy video clips on prize puzzles wins, but don’t buzz in early and get locked out. Wheel of Fortune is the better of the two, with a solid, colorful presentation that gives a studio atmosphere. America’s Greatest Game Shows: Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy! has a long title, but it’s not as long when it comes to fun.

This latest iteration on Nintendo Switch gives you both games on the same Game Card. These iconic game shows are no strangers when it comes to Nintendo hardware, appearing as early as the 8-bit days of the NES.

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