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Touchmaster 2 | 
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| From: Midway Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $24.98
You Save: $5.01 (17%)
New (27) Used (1) from $21.11
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 671
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Genre: arcade_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: 19205
Model: 19205
UPC: 031719192052
EAN: 0031719192052
ASIN: B0018RWMSW
Release Date: October 21, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Touchmaster 2 for the Nintendo DS returns with a collection of 20 addictive and fun games from five different genres | | • | Genres include: Cards, Action, Strategy, Picture, and Puzzle | | • | Includes all new games, including a few exciting twists on some familiar classics such as Mahki, Poker, and Solitaire | | • | With Download Play mode you can "beam" your favorite game to friends for instant battles on your Nintendo DS | | • | Build up your Wizard Points and collect all 60 platinum trophies to become the Ultimate Touchmaster |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Midway's Touchmaster 2 returns with a collection of 20 addictive and fun games from five different genres: Cards, Action, Strategy, Picture, and Puzzle. With this many options to choose from, there is certain to be a game for every player. The Nintendo DS delivers all the Touchmaster 2 games to palm of your hand -- you can play a quick round to beat your high-score, or roll up your sleeves and finds some real competition against other players. No matter how you choose to play, Touchmaster 2 delivers hours of gaming fun that is perfect for gamers of any level. 
You can play wirelessly against your friends. View larger. | Midway made a name for the Touchmaster franchise in bars, restaurants, and arcades across the country, and they're excited to bring their highly interactive mini-games to the Nintendo DS. Touchmaster 2 includes all-new games, including a few exciting twists on some familiar classics such as Mahki, Poker, and Solitaire. Here's the whole list ... TouchMaster 2: Five Genres, 20 Games
- Poker Slide
- View Finder
- Spellwinder
- Scavenger
- What Is It?
| - Rampage Empire
- Bowling
- Speed Demon
- Super Mahki
- Picture Slide
| - Beaned!
- Catacombs
- Prismatix
- Combo 11
- Dice King
| - Speed Solitaire
- Carpet
- Catwalk Caper
- Triples
- Billiards
| Instant Battles, Multiplayer, and the Ultimate Touchmaster
Nintendo DS and Touchmaster 2 opens fun, new possibilities in cooperative game play. With the Touchmaster 2 Download Play mode you can actually "beam" your favorite Touchmaster 2 game to friends for instant battles on your Nintendo DS. And if multiplayer action is your game of choice, Nintendo DS has you covered -- you can play with friends using local wireless Ad-Hoc play or simply pass your DS from player to player and battle it out for the best scores. Are you ready to put your nose to the grindstone and really master Touchmaster 2? If so, you'll be eager to build up your Wizard Points and collect all 60 platinum trophies so you can become the Ultimate Touchmaster.
   
With 20 minigames in all, you won't run out of games anytime soon.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 a stinker! November 18, 2008
mb (CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not much detail to add to others' reviews. Just an "I agree." Save your $. mb
What a let-down!!! November 16, 2008
Amazon junkie (NJ)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was so looking forward to Touchmaster 2 because of the enjoyment I got from playing the original. There are very few games that I am interested in playing again after having tried them all. In fact, I found myself quickly pulling out the original again. And to think I paid more for # 2.
disappointed November 6, 2008
mooma gooma (chicago)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I LOVED the original touchmaster and looked forward to this sequel. it is horrible. the games are not fun and difficult to manage. the word games and picture games, which I usually love were major disappointments. I enjoy the occasional mindless, easy to play, quick game and i did not find any in touchamster. There were plenty in the original. If you don't have the original, buy that one. It is a lot of fun and worth the price.
 Will I play most of the games... probably not.... November 5, 2008
Hunter's Wife (Pennsylvania, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When deciding on purchasing this game, consider that this is a bundle of many types of games, then decide if it wouldn't be better to find a game that is completely themed towards a strategy you like...
For example; In Touchmaster2 there is a game where you find things. If this appeals to you then I suggest MillionHeir. If you like racing games, then I suggest buying a total racing game. If you like card games, then buy Clubhouse Games.
Because there are so many different games, it seems like not a lot of programming effort went into any one game, thus some of the screens and game styles are mediocre, compared to their competitive solo themed game counterparts that are on the market...
It is fun, but you may find you wasted money when you only really play one or two of the games.....
As a Sequel, It Both Delivers and Disappoints! November 4, 2008
a reader
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was super excited about this game because I loved the first Touchmaster - the quirky DS hit from last year that was made up of those addictive touch screen games you see at your local bar. So I pre-ordered this game. Unfortunately, this sequel seems to get some things right while getting other things wrong. While there are new games and features I do enjoy, I however can't help but think that this collection could've been developed better.
I will separate my review in to two parts as I dissect the positives and negatives of Touchmaster 2.
The good news:
+ The new mascot feature (you get to pick a wacky character to represent yourself) will be a hit with younger players.
+ Two DS players can play most of the games together with just one copy of the game via the wireless connection.
+ For the most part, the graphics seem better and larger, especially in the card games. I'm sure some older gamers will appreciate that.
+ There are fun new picture games (similar to "Photo Hunt") and some even have photorealistic graphics. I was so happy to see they included them.
+ The two word games are delightful and unique.
+ "Dice King" is a brilliant new addiction that reminds me of part Tetris Attack and part Yahtzee.
+ "Catwalk Caper," "Beaned," and "Speed Demon" are all refreshingly different action games.
+ "Catacombs" is an instant classic!!! It's a fun maze game, kind of like the old "Adventure" and "Gauntlet" games, and is an amazingly simple quest game, but it still breaks the mold on what a touch screen game can be. This game was a big surprise.
The bad news:
- The mascot feature may put off adult fans of the first game. It kind of seems like a cheap knock off of the Mii feature on the Wii.
-They removed the top ten saved scores for each game! Why?! That was the feature that made the original Touchmaster so addictive. The new game only saves your top score per game.
- Also, there is no longer internet play or a website dedicated to its high scores.
-The trophy feature doesn't add anything to the game play in my book.
- The new music is random, horrible, and overpowering and it doesn't even fit with the atmosphere of some of the games. Luckily you can turn the music off and just hear the sound effects! It's sad because the first Touchmaster had great music that actually enhanced the game play like in "Pond Kings."
-The cute, quirky sound effects from the first game (crowd cheers) are missing now. Also, there is no audio ticking clock which would have added addictive tension in a few games. The time limit in Touchmaster 2 is more loosey goosey. That works for some games, but not others.
- Like the arcade version, there should've been a "hint" feature included with the picture finding games. Plus, some of the pictures they selected seem grossly unfair (distant and shadowy) on such a small screen.
- This time around, there are no games where two players share the same screen. It would've been nice to have had "Quick Chess" on this collection.
- The card games don't seem as outstanding as the ones on the first collection.
- "Bowling" is way too easy and the game goes on until you are bored silly. "Hot Hoops" on the first collection was great because it didn't overstay its welcome.
- Again, where is "Monster Madness" or at least a decent clone of it? It's the most popular touch screen game in the world (I have spent a small fortune playing it over the years), so Midway go fork over some cash to Merit to license it. This collection had some pretty pathetic puzzle games this time around with the inferior "Super Mahki" and a real snoozer called "Prismatix" ... believe me the name makes it sound more interesting than it actually is.
In conclusion, Midway should go back to the drawing board for Touchmaster 3 -- or better yet, play the near flawless, original Touchmaster again and try to duplicate its magic. Lastly, they should give touch screen fans what they really, Really, REALLY want -"Monster Madness!"
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