Uno (video game)

Uno
Developer(s) Carbonated Games (XBLA)
Gameloft
Publisher(s) Microsoft Game Studios (XBLA)
Gameloft
Series Uno
Platform(s) Xbox 360, WiiWare, DSiWare, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, iPod, iOS, Symbian^3, Android
Release date(s)

Xbox 360
May 9, 2006
iPod
2008
iOS
November 14, 2008
PS3
October 1, 2009
PSP
April 22, 2010
WiiWare

  • JP October 20, 2009
  • NA January 25, 2010
  • PAL November 6, 2009

DSiWare

  • JP December 9, 2009
  • NA December 21, 2009
  • PAL November 20, 2009
Genre(s) Card & Board game
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer

Uno is the video game adaptation of the card game of the same name. It has been released for a number of platforms. The Xbox 360 version by Carbonated Games and Microsoft Game Studios released on May 9, 2006 as a digital download via Xbox Live Arcade. A version for iOS devices was released in 2008 by Gameloft. Gameloft released the PlayStation 3 version on October 1, 2009 and also released on WiiWare, DSiWare, and PlayStation Portable.[1]

The Xbox 360 version was also included as a download code in the Xbox Live Vision bundle. A sequel to this version, Uno Rush was announced at E3 2008.[2]

Xbox 360 version

Screenshot of Uno for Xbox 360 version.

The Xbox 360 version of the game offers three different game modes including Standard Uno, Partner Uno, and House Rules Uno. In Partner Uno, players sitting across from each other join forces to form a team, so that a win by either player is a win for the team. In House Rules Uno, the rules can be tweaked and customized to the player's preference.

The Xbox 360 version of Uno offers multiplayer for up to four players through Xbox Live. Players can join or drop-out of in-progress games at any time, with computer players automatically taking over for any missing humans. The game supports the Xbox Live Vision camera, allowing opponents to view an image of the player (or whatever the camera is pointed at) while playing the game.

Theme decks

The Xbox 360 version of Uno supports downloadable content through the Xbox Live Marketplace. This content takes the form of custom theme decks, which feature new visual appearances, sound effects, and game rules. Decks available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace include:

Gameloft versions

The iPod version by Gameloft features a 15-round progressive career mode that introduces and unlocks special rule changes as the player progresses through the game.[3]

The WiiWare version supports online play via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, as well as Wii Speak support.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings82%[4]
Metacritic81%[5]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Eurogamer8.0/10
GameSpot8.1/10
IGN7.7/10
OXM8.0/10
TeamXbox8.0/10
Award
PublicationAward
GameSpotBest Downloadable Console Game in 2006

Reviews for the game were mostly positive. As of June 22, 2008 the Xbox 360 version of Uno holds an 82% average review score on review aggregator website GameRankings[4] and 81% on Metacritic.[5]

On March 27, 2007 Microsoft declared Uno to be the first Xbox Live Arcade game to exceed one million downloads.[6]

References

  1. "UNO coming to more consoles". Eurogamer. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  2. "Xbox.com - E3 2008 - Gameplay for Every Passion". Xbox.com. 2008-07-14. Archived from the original on July 18, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  3. "Apple - Uno". Apple. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  4. 1 2 "UNO Reviews". GameRankings. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
  5. 1 2 "UNO (Xbox360: 2006): Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
  6. "Souped-up Xbox 360 set for April". Reuters. 2007-03-27. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-27.

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