Wits and Wagers (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Hidden Path Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 (XBLA) |
| Release | May 7, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Trivia/Party game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 60.67%[2] |
| Metacritic | 63/100[3] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Eurogamer | 4/10[4] |
| GamePro | 3/5[8] |
| GamesRadar+ |    [5] |
| IGN | 6.4/10[7] |
| TeamXbox | 7/10[6] |
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
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Wits & Wagers for Xbox 360". GameRankings. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Wits & Wagers for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ Whitehead, Dan (7 May 2008). "Wits & Wagers". Eurogamer. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ Bratcher, Eric (10 May 2008). "Wits & Wagers - Xbox Live Arcade review". GamesRadar. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ Nardozzi, Dale (7 May 2008). "Wits & Wagers Review (Xbox 360)". TeamXbox. Archived from the original on 10 May 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ Geddes, Ryan (6 May 2008). "IGN: Wits & Wagers Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 10 May 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hidden Path Entertainment - Home
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