The game's sound and graphics are somewhat simple by today's standards, but the challenges, game play, maps, and features have stood up well. Play offline solo, or online with friends, either way the game play is demanding enough for hard-core strategy gamers, but still simple enough for any nu-bee to pick up. While it is a great single player game, the multiplayer mode is a real must, especially when you set it up as a LAN party with friends. Drop a in a strategic voice over at just the right time, then quickly make your move while everyone else is ROFL! "Pass the wood" "Ohhh yea" "I can't get no ... satisfaction." LOL! This is a classic among classics and game play is anything but predictable. You can try, but it's not likely that you will duplicate a scenario, the game has too many variables and it will keep you coming back again and again. To find this game you may have to search the web, some stores still sell the full version, but it is well worth the effort.
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