Wheel of Fortune New Second Edition

Wheel of Fortune New Second Edition offers another computer interpretation of the famous television quiz show, once again putting contestants in front of a big wheel and a collection of partially revealed phrases. The rules remain deliciously straightforward: spin, choose letters, accumulate money, and solve the puzzle before somebody else gets there first. The appeal lies less in technical sophistication than in the familiar format, which makes the game immediately accessible even if you have never touched a computer game before. The presentation is suitably restrained for the period, with the emphasis firmly on the puzzles rather than fancy graphics. It is the sort of title that works especially well as a casual family game, although friendships may become slightly less casual when somebody solves the final phrase with one letter showing. For puzzle fans, it remains pleasantly uncomplicated entertainment.