Uno & Friends for Android – Review
App Type: Android
Our rating:
By: Gameloft
Version #: 1.0.1
Date Released: 20130619
Developer: Gameloft
Price: free
User Rating:UNO! Well, you probably won’t be yelling it aloud, but you will be reminded of some of the fun of the classic family card game with UNO & Friends. But, is this another pay-to-play game disguised as a free download?
The Good
The game brings the classic family card game to your fingertips so that you can play with your Facebook friends. The game looks and sounds great, and most importantly, it is fun. Playing against your Facebook friends provides for some quick and easy fun.
The Bad
There seems to be a trend of mobile games allowing play through Facebook only, which means you can’t play against your Twitter friends or Google+ friends. Also, not everyone has Facebook, so they’d have to create one to play online. It’s also really unfortunate that players get only a few tokens to play with for free, and then have to either wait or buy tokens with real money.
The Ugly Truth
UNO & Friends is fun, but it is another prime example of games ruined by a pay-to-play model. Gameloft would’ve been much more acceptable if players could just spend a dollar and buy the app once. UNO & Friends is worth the download, but don’t expect to play it every day unless you want to pay up, as it takes a while to accumulate tokens.
Quick Take
Value:Low.
Would I Buy Again:N/A
Learning Curve:Low.
Who Is It For:Social gamers who like the original UNO.
What I Like:Looks great and gameplay is simple.
What I Don't Like:Pay-to-play.
Final Statement:UNO & Friends will hold your attention and remind you of the original card game, but is held back by its pay-to-play model.
UNO, the world's most beloved card game, introduces a brand-new free social experience!
Playing UNO with friends, family, and the millions of fans worldwide has never been easier! Join one of the largest free online mobile gaming communities and enjoy an all-new free multiplayer experience, competitive leaderboards and fun customization options that let you shout "UNO!" on a whole new level!
GAME FEATURES:
?Easy to learn, difficult to put down!
?Create games and invite your friends to play!
?Challenge millions of UNO fans worldwide!
?Utilize Boosts & Super Boosts to diversify your strategy!
?See how your card skills rank with leaderboards!
?Compete in weekly contests to win rewards!
?Customize your UNO game with backgrounds, card deck designs & special effects!
?Play online multiplayer matches over 3G or Wi-Fi!
?Connect using your free Facebook Connect account!
(Google+ support is currently in preparation)
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