An interesting take on strategy

User Rating: 7.5 | Carcassonne X360
When I read the name I was like "WTF?" That aside, this game is rather challenging. Building a city can be suprisingly rewarding. Roads, monastaries, and cities all lead to points. It sounds simple enough- place a tile to form any of the above. The bigger the area the more points. This would be so much easier if the AI wasn't so good. This game will make you think before you place that piece of land. Not thinking will result in being crushed mercilessly (think Ninja Gaiden). The graphics are simple but detailed and portray a distinct medieval style. I barely notice the music since I'm constantly thinking. The multiplayer component is better since human opponents are more likely to make mistakes than is the AI. Overall this game is rewarding to those who can understand the rules and plan multiple steps in advance. Those looking for an easy game should avoid this game at all costs.