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Second Edition a Big Disappointment

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 46 / 51
Date: October 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I am a serious "Jeopardy" player--I auditioned in August, passed the test, and am in the pool of possible contestants for the current season. So you can trust me when I say that this game, which I so eagerly purchased as soon as I heard it was available, is actually a step DOWN from the Sony Imagesoft version (1995)that I already had. This "Second Edition" is so overloaded with irrelevant video and audio effects that the sensation that "you are there" in the studio, playing a real game, is actually reduced--and the flow of the game is interrupted! I'm not interested in seeing the game board rotate and the category squares fly around. I don't need to see Alex emerge from magic doors like some character in an action game. What I want is updated questions and improved verisimilitude, since I use these computer versions as training tools for the real thing. This does have the updated questions, but most of the other "improvements" are useless baggage, taking up disc space and SLOWING THE GAME DOWN!

One specific (and crucial) flaw: you have no choice of buzz-in keys in any game other than the solo game, which allows use of the space bar. For any game of live and/or computer opponents, you, as Player 1, 2, or 3, are assigned keys A, N, L. These keys, if tapped repeatedly after the signal lights go off, input the letter of the key! Try frantically deleting seven A's, tagged on to the beginning of a right answer because you typed it faster than your overworked computer could display, only to get a "sorry, that's not right," and you'll experience the kind of frustration I'm talking about.

Only in the solo game can you use the space bar, immune to the above error, and play with reasonable ease. But the solo game doesn't count--there's no competition. It's too easy--I was able to run it up to $121,000 on the first try.

I must admit that my 3-year-old computer is below the specs for this game, as stated on the box--Pentium 166 or higher. But I can state confidently that even if all the features ran at intended speed, this game would still receive a failing grade from me. In this version, Johnny Gilbert, the announcer, reads the questions, instead of Alex! And in the real version, you time your response to the end of the question, not the lights on your console. Michael Dupee, the T of C winner, says waiting for the lights is a guarantee you will lose.

One of these days, I'll get the call to go to Sony Pictures Studios, and if I manage to win, it won't be because of this strangely mutated version of "Jeopardy."

Well Designed; Only Minor Annoyances

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: November 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This version of Jeopardy is well designed. It is easy to use and has a large bank of questions. I have only a few minor complaints.

* There should be a way to get rid of the computerized "third player" when two people are playing each other. The "third player" is often an annoyance.
* Sometimes the buzz-in keys don't seem to operate to give the question to the first player who buzzed in.
* Sometimes the game switches Player 1 and Player 2, so that you are playing under someone else's name for a while before you realize it.

What Computer Game Is Close To Perfection?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: March 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The second edition of Jeopardy is a very good computer simulation of the TV game show. The graphics and gameplay are outstanding. The bonus features, such as a sample contestant exam and brief interviews with Alex Trebek, are a nice touch. However, even though I've only played the game a half dozen times, a couple of the categories have already been repeated. In addition, it's frustrating when you type in the correct answer but, because of a minor spelling error, the answer is incorrect. I've also noticed that, in Final Jeopardy, my computer opponents ALWAYS bet their entire winnings. Despite these very minor complaints, I found Jeopardy to be consistently enjoyable to play. I can't wait until I've won enough games to qualify for the tournament of champions!

Best Ever....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Seems that people hate this game, I dont think so. It is the best version of Jeopardy yet. It has many more features, for a very cheap price.

Thanks, John

Jeopardy 2 review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game was purchased for my 17 yr old son, who loves the show, and he is very happy with this game. It keeps him entertained for hours at a time.

Jeopardy! 2nd Edition

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: February 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game is not user friendly. At least on my computer it doesn't keep multiple player interest.

You get what you expect and more

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The Jeopardy game was everything I expected. A group of us play this at work on breaks in a mini-tournament and have played many games. We can report little problems. Every once in awhile, we have had repeated categories but not very often. Also, I checked out the Jeopardy experience section and really learned a lot of what it takes to become a contestant on the show. For the price, this game is well worth the money.

Eclecticus

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Jeopardy II is easy enough to play, unfortunately it is a "bare bones" game. When you question an answer correctly you are told so; but when you are incorrect you are not told what the correct question is. this is a major shortcomming. Especially if one likes to play Jeopardy asn both a fun game and a learning experience.

Jeopardy 2nd Edition

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: January 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It was given as a gift and the people said they enjoyed it immensely. It is a very interactive game that is used in front of the computer.

Jeopardy 2nd edition review

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: September 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The game is ok. I don't like having to type in you're answers. I like the multiple choice option on the web based games better. Other than that it's ok.

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