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Wits and Wagers (video game)

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Wits and Wagers
Developer(s)Hidden Path Entertainment
Publisher(s)Microsoft Game Studios
Platform(s)Xbox 360 (XBLA)
ReleaseMay 7, 2008
Genre(s)Trivia/Party game
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
Typical gameplay screenshot.

Wits and Wagers is an Xbox Live Arcade title based on the award-winning Wits and Wagers board game.[1] The title was released on May 7, 2008. Wits and Wagers supports the Xbox Live Vision camera and Big Button Pads.

Reception

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Wits and Wagers received mixed reviews from critics upon release. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 63/100 based on 15 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[3] On GameRankings, the game holds a score of 60.67% based on 15 reviews.[2]

Paul Curthoys of Official Xbox Magazine awarded the game a 9/10, saying that Wits and Wagers is "a genius quiz-show game that ranks right up there with classics like You Don't Know Jack."[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Spring Fever is in the Air – Xbox LIVE Arcade Adds New Arcade Hits and Gives You a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Titles". Microsoft Gamerscore Blog. 2008-03-17. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
  2. ^ a b "Wits & Wagers for Xbox 360". GameRankings. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Wits & Wagers for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  4. ^ Whitehead, Dan (7 May 2008). "Wits & Wagers". Eurogamer. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  5. ^ Bratcher, Eric (10 May 2008). "Wits & Wagers - Xbox Live Arcade review". GamesRadar. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  6. ^ Nardozzi, Dale (7 May 2008). "Wits & Wagers Review (Xbox 360)". TeamXbox. Archived from the original on 10 May 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  7. ^ Geddes, Ryan (6 May 2008). "IGN: Wits & Wagers Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 10 May 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  8. ^ Terrones, Terry (12 May 2008). "Review: Wits and Wagers for Xbox 360 on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  9. ^ Hidden Path Entertainment - Home
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