The HOYLE game series was made popular by Sierra (Vivendi Universal)
and now has been acquired by Encore and Mindscape that once again
combines the best puzzle games around in order to give gamers that
enjoy puzzle games a plethora of gaming options.
Features
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Over 60 classic games including all
the favourites!
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In-Game Tutorials – learn to play
with easy tips and hints
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Compete with 12 virtual opponents
with adjustable skill levels and “attitudes”
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The Face Creator Tool allows you to
create your own character!
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Earn HOYLE® Bucks to unlock new
features!
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Play together on the same computer
and challenge your friends to take the high score!
-
Official HOYLE® Rulebook and
Strategy Guide included! (PDF)
-
PC/MAC compatible and on DVD for
the first time!
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BONUS 105 puzzle adventures!
-
Updated interface, new music and
new game lobby
Featuring classic games such as Hangman, Mahjongg and Sudoku, HOYLE
Puzzle Games 2008 has a puzzle game for almost everyone. The games
also follows the official rules from HOYLE, ensuring that the title
maintain the high standards of this company.
For crossword lovers, the title also contains over 1,200 different
crosswords that ups the ante of this gaming genre and could almost
be considered brain food as not only does it keep the brain active
but assists in improving your memory.
The title has a great multiplayer aspect and gamers can now
challenge players online or players can even play alone as they
compete for high scores and some great bonuses. By playing online,
gamers are rewarded HOYLE bucks that can then be used to purchase
new backgrounds music and a variety of other assortments.
The installation of HOYLE® Puzzle Games 2008 was a breeze and it
simply auto installed on our test machine and in under a few
minutes, we were playing this miasma of puzzle games and even
better, the online aspect of the title is extremely easy to use and
configure.
The control system of HOYLE® Puzzle Games 2008 uses a combination of
both the keyboard the mouse which is extremely easy to use.
Graphically, HOYLE® Puzzle Games 2008 may look a little dated but
the developers have ensured to use the latest technologies available
to them, making some of the games rather impressive.
A
worthy purchase for only $29.95AUD with a large gamut of puzzle
games that will suit the puzzle lover in all of us!
Key Features
-
Over 60 classic games including all
the favourites!
-
In-Game Tutorials – learn to play
with easy tips and hints
-
Compete with 12 virtual opponents
with adjustable skill levels and “attitudes”
-
The Face Creator Tool allows you to
create your own character!
-
Earn HOYLE® Bucks to unlock new
features!
-
Play together on the same computer
and challenge your friends to take the high score!
-
Official HOYLE® Rulebook and
Strategy Guide included! (PDF)
-
PC/MAC compatible and on DVD for
the first time!
-
BONUS 105 puzzle adventures!
-
Updated interface, new music and
new game lobby
