Touchmaster Reviews

• Solid collection of mini-games

  
  By AJKWF4W7QD4NS on 2007-07-03
  Touchmaster for the DS does just what it's title implies; it's a collection of various mini-games that take advantage of the touch screen and stylus, and are incredibly simple to get a hang of. Touchmaster features 23 mini-games involving cards, trivia, and puzzlers to boot, including takes of Yahtzee, solitare, mahjong, and more. While the games are fun, simple to pick up and play, and all take advantage of the DS' unique capabilities, there ultimately isn't enough here to hold your long term interests. Nintendo's own Clubhouse Games is a much better investment than Touchmaster, and features a wider variety of games to pick and are more fun as well. That aside, there's nothing really bad about Touchmaster at all. The game offers Wi-Fi support as well for posting high scores, which is a nice small bonus hampered by a sloppy interface. All in all, Touchmaster is a fine, quick collection of mini-games that take advantage of the DS' capabilities, and is a fine pick up if that's what you want, but if you desire something like this only put together a little better, check out Clubhouse Games instead.
  
  

• Mini-Game Arcade Excitement

  
  By A3W4D8XOGLWUN5 on 2007-06-25
  With the past few years, mini-games have been very popular for the Nintendo systems like the recently-departed Gamecube, the Wii and the Nintendo DS. While games like Mario Party and Wario Ware have maintained their success from Nintendo, there have been some great surprises that have also hit the nail on the head. Games like Brain Age, and Clubhouse Games really surprised DS owners young and old. Midway has also know that feeling in the arcades. With their Touchmaster arcade franchise, it really hit the nail on the head, and how game you played those games, that have also brought out what the Nintendo DS has made in great games. Now, this great series finally makes it to the Nintendo DS, but does it click like it did before?
  
  Touchmaster for the Nintendo DS, takes on what gamers of all ages, by bringing out over twenty great games that've been fun and enjoyable from the great series. The games are fun and enjoyable, as a great delight that spins quite nicely as a compliment from other Nintendo DS mini game compilations. The collection includes great games that really are simple and fun reflecting puzzle games like Mahki, a spinoff from the Super Collapse internet games, the traditional word search, 5 star general, where you roll 5 dice bocks and try to match your way hands like a full house or a straight, and 5 of a kind as fast as you can, but only used once inorder to score points. There also are great card games like 3 peak deluxe, a high-low game where you have to eliminate cards from your peaks to score points, and double take where you have to elimate a group of cards that are either a pair, or in consecutive order in two's like 7 and then 8. The graphics and the gameplay are simple & just as delightful as you've played from the arcade series. The game also works great with Nintendo's WI-FI connection too, where you can try to score your best score possible against others online, and through Midway's Tournament Network.
  
  All in all, Touchmaster is a great buy for anyone who owns the Nintendo DS. I loved playing these games in my local pool hall, and they still are just as fun & exciting as they were developed years ago. If you've played Clubhouse Games, you'll definitely want to give Touchmaster a try. It really is fun & brings great variety to gamers everywhere. Touch and go on with the fun.
  
  Graphics: B
  
  Sound: B-
  
  Control: B+
  
  Fun & Enjoyment: B 1/2-
  
  Overall: B 1/2-
  
  

• Problems with the game

  
  By A7TLP5ADZ3KS9 on 2007-11-13
  We had problems with this game, thought it was the game but after returning it 4 times and everytime the same thing happened. It wasnt our DS system because we have 4 different ones (different in days owned).
  
  When play the trivia game, which we played a lot. I would say after playing it 30 times, we would be in the middle of a game and it would lock up and the only the you could do is turn it off. This game was fun but this was our only issue. We called the company that made it in Chicago and they took all the information and told us this (trivia) was the only game that had to be re-written for the DS. SO FYI.... this game locks up on trivia.
  
  

• A Cure for Boredom on Your Nintendo DS!!!

  
  By A3ET7KLZNDMKFL on 2007-11-01
  This is the perfect game for a portable system; it has 23 games that you can pick up and play anytime. You can play for just a few minutes or several hours. You decide.
  
  There are tons of card games and puzzle games. And even a cool little basketball game that requires quick reflexes with the stylus pen. There is a game for everyone.
  
  If you have played the "Touchmaster" bar top games at your local restaurant, bowling ally or watering hole than you know what I mean when I say these games are addictive!!!
  
  Midway was doing touch screen games many years before Nintendo did. Perhaps, the "Touchmaster" arcade series was the inspiration behind their cutting-edge portable the Nintendo DS.
  
  There have been dozens of these games made since the 1990s. Some of its most popular games are on here.
  
  For a special treat, type "Subzero" on the high score screen and hear what happens.
  
  Anyways, this game gets my vote for sleeper-hit of the year for 2007.
  
  I have a sneaky suspicion that this game will be a surprise seller for this holiday season and a 2nd collection of "Touchmaster" favorites will eventually come out for the DS, in the near future! I'm crossing my fingers that "Photo Hunt" and "Monster Madness" from their competition "Megatouch" will be included on the sequel...
  
  
  
  

• All I need is a cold one

  
  By A3I8OURC83NM6V on 2008-01-06
  This was always a good way to kill time when hanging out at the local watering hole. When you run out of stuff to talk about with your buddies, each person pitches in a buck or two and then go to town on Touchmaster. Now I can play for free. Free is very good. These are all pretty addictive games that you can play for hours, and I know I have since I bought the game.
  As far as the Trivia game acting up as some of the others have stated, I don't know. I haven't played it a bunch of times yet. I've always been more of a Mahki fan. However, if it does act up for me I will put an update on here to let people know it's still happening.
  All in all, if you enjoyed this game in your local establishment of choice, you'll need to pick this up.
  
  ***UPDATE*** As of 2/15/08, the Trivia game has locked up on me all of 1 time. Not sure if it has anything to do with it, but it was a 26,000 point question. So far though, it was the only time it locked up.
  
  
• Touch Master for Nintendo DS
  By A22114PZ3TCWUU on 2007-09-05
  There isn't too much available for in the games arena for an adult user of the Nintendo DS, so when I saw Touch Master, I thought I would give it a try. It's addictive! My favotites games Mahki, Crystal Balls, Mah Jong Pairs and Pairs. The card games include classic solitaire and a version of Freecell called PowerCell. The only problem with the Solitaire and Powercell games is the cards are very small and it is difficult to see the suits. Otherwise, this is a great choice for adult gamers.
  
  
• Hours of fun!
  By A2YC40K5I9T1T7 on 2007-09-10
  I'm from the older generation and want to play simple games that don't take hours and hours to play. This is just the game I was looking for! My fiancee and I constantly try to beat the other with so many different games to choose from. I would recommend this game to anyone who wants to play quick games and not have to committ to a big block of time to play.
  
  
• Touchmaster
  By A360X7JFIIBNVU on 2007-08-01
  This is a greate classic game which my son and I have been playing since we got it. We are addicted to this game packed with 10+ games. So far this is the best game I have ever played on Nintendo DS Lite. I am looking for more games like this one.
  
  
• Super Fun!
  By A38U6VA7X8OA44 on 2007-07-31
  This is my new favorite DS game! Every game out of the many on it is awesome fun and very addicting. Definitely worth the money and if you like puzzle and card games, this is the game for you!
  
  
• A Definite Distraction !!
  By A374J2OQHT7SEF on 2007-08-07
  I have always been addicted to bartop touchscreen games. The Touchmaster series being my fave!
  
  So, naturally I bought Touchmaster for the DS. It's menu set up is like the bartop games.. pretty simple & straight forward. Includes 23 games, so you're bound to find favorites.
  
  Overall, I think the game is a great value, addictive and distracting, and I don't have to worry about quarters!
  
  
• way too addicitve
  By A2DJYZWEFJAGTH on 2007-08-03
  This game has way too many fun games that are extremely addictive. Simple games that you can play for a few minutes or for a long time.
  
  
• Regret paying so Much
  By A1CGOQEQIDH5Y on 2007-11-10
  I was so excited when I first ordered TouchMaster because I love these simple type games.
  
  Unfortunately of the bunch many are lazy spin-offs or duplicates of the other games. for instance no Yahtzee, but at least 2 yahtzee rip-offs that are nearly an identical game.
  
  For mahjong I can hardly see the little tiles and must use the letter version. one game I finished and the wrong tiles were left! One suddenly changed and I could finish.
  
  Most of the games are poor filler. I would say maybe 5 are worth he time or money. For $20 bucks I would consider this game, but regret paying $30
  
  
• A game for everyone
  By A1ETF073IG978T on 2007-12-02
  I did get Touchmaster recently, and have been playing it ever since. I love the variety of games. By now, I have tried all of them at least twice. I love the fake Wheel of Fortune, Trivia, 2 Yahtzees and all the card games. I could play "21" all day. Even the frog checkers is fun, and I'm not that into checkers. All the games are well done and have fun graphics and gameplay. I recommend Touchmaster for the bargain hunter/game addict.
  
  
• A great way to pass some time!
  By A30C7DMHAP1BJR on 2007-12-28
  If you've ever gone to a bar and played with a MegaTouch game (and spent way too much money playing that than you'd care to admit) then this game is definitely for you! All of the classics are here, although many of them have different names so it can take a bit of trial and error to figure out which games are the ones you know and love. My favorites? Pairs and 3 Peaks. The Wi-Fi is also incredibly fun - I literally just spent 3 hours trying to beat the top Pairs score for today and finally I am number one on the list! This game is great for kids, teens, and adults. I love it, my father has usurped it, and even my mother wants to try and play it. You can't go wrong with this one!
  
  
• Fun for Fifty Plus
  By A1O6SOJWWYA3JK on 2008-02-18
  When I ordered TouchMaster I was new to hand held gaming. While my children have long used a variety of game systems, I resisted. Finally I gave in, bought a DS, and expected to use the NY Times Crossword Puzzle the majority of the time. I was surprised to find that instead I use TouchMaster way more often. The variety of games is great and I can always find something to occupy me for a few minutes, or truth be told, many more. Being a grandmother in her mid 50s I have surprised myself and my children with the amount of challenge and pure fun I get with the game.
  
  
• Fun, technical difficulties
  By A2D469OYJGRE9H on 2007-11-14
  This is currently my most addictive game. Mainly because its quick and easy to get into. Most of the many games are fun. Some are boring. But with so many this is not surprising. My main problem with the game is when I press on the screen quite often the close or restart menu comes up. I don't know if its too sensitive. But this is really annoying because the reset is right in the middle of the screen so I have quit games when I didn't want to. I don't have problems with any other games so I'm guessing its just this one. If you press it just right the menu doesn't pop up as much so I deal with it.
  
  
• Great variety and fun!
  By A3MDRBWMQBI2PS on 2008-01-18
  I got this originally because I was so disappointed that Telegames keeps advertising for pre-order (but doesn't deliver) Ultimate Brain Games for the DS. This is a GREAT little package! Lots of variety. Variable skill levels. Lots of challenges. Great fun! Definitely worth the money, and it will keep you entertained. A good value.
  
  
• Many different games in one.
  By A1RYXMJCMJ5M6T on 2008-02-08
  So many different puzzle, card, trivia & general games that offer several different types of play.
  
  
• Nice variety of games, but needs detailed instructions!
  By AMFH07X91TV6K on 2008-05-16
  Bottom line up front: This is a undoubtedly a wonderful cartridge if you're already familiar with lots of different types of games. But if you're like me and don't have a lot of gaming experience, you're probably going to have issues with many of the games on this cartridge due to lack of detailed instructions.
  
  I've had this game for a couple months now, and I will admit it's been the cartridge most often in my NDS Lite lately. In fact, I play one or more of the games almost every night before I go to bed. But I have a major issue with the thing, and it's this: If you don't already know how to play all the games (or games similar to them), you're not going to be able to enjoy them all without a LOT of trial, error and wasted time.
  
  The problem is that (in my opinion) the games are not all intuitive, and there are not enough instructions for each game. Quite possibly I'm an idiot, but one or two sentences in the booklet and *?* menu in each game just isn't enough to allow me to play every game well enough to be satisfied that I'm getting my time and money's worth. It's kind of like getting a new cell phone without an instruction manual: if you've had a cell phone before, you can figure out some of the intuitive functions, but if you really want to get the most out of your phone and service provider, you need the manual!
  
  As a result, there are only a handful of Touchmaster games -- maybe a dozen -- that I feel confident I'm playing pretty well. So those are usually the only ones I play, with occasional forays into the rest of the games. But when I do try the other games, I frequently get frustrated because I don't know or understand all the rules/objectives and don't have the patience (or the time!) to spend hours figuring them out for myself. So I head back to my well-known dozen. I'm happy with those games, but I wish I could play the others, too -- WITHOUT having to spend hours trying to figure them out.
  
  All this could be fixed easily by a booklet that provides at least a paragraph of instructions for each game. Or -- maybe this is too obvious -- build more instructions into the individual games!
  
  
• Good way to pass the time
  By ASWOF6PRBN5V0 on 2008-07-29
  This game is very addicting! I'm a 40-something mom and not a real gamer, but I enjoy solitaire-like games. This was perfect for me. There is a nice selection of games. Cards, skill and puzzle games. There are cute sound effects that sound like an audience and when you do an impressive move they gasp and cheer. I thought that was kind of cute - always makes me smile. I use this to pass the time as I wait for my kids while they're at music lessons.
  
  My kids, ages 11 and 13, also enjoy the games. They get bored fairly quickly.
  
  Instructions aren't incredibly detailed, but for the most part they're pretty easy to figure out after reading the instructions and trying out the game.
  
  If you like solitaire based games, I would recommend this game.
  
  Cons: on Solitaire and Power Cell (Free cell) the cards in the columns are difficult to see because the numbers and suits are so small. There is also no "undo" button (at least, I haven't found one) so if you make a mistake, you can't take it back.
  
  
• Great game
  By A31YC272CEJD3M on 2007-07-29
  Don't start to play if you don't have time to waste. Games are addicting.
  
  
• Saturated!
  By AZTOEJ2NL3B99 on 2007-11-01
  This program provides hours of games which are available in various modes such as tile, puzzle, etc. It will keep track of your highest scores on all of the games. The variety of games is unending!
  
  
• TouchMaster
  By A1LLQW1IMRAA0V on 2008-01-02
  This is a good game for the casual gamers like me . I'm 55 an just like to unwind with a game ( not get all jazzed up ) so this game is OK . I would like to be able to turn off the timer on the games, as I play and watch TV at the same time, but with this game you can't . Overall it's a good value .
  
  
• games for brain
  By A2WY52TOJXGOEM on 2008-01-07
  Nintendo DS Touchmaster
  
  lots of games on one disc
  
  not bored so far
  
  keeps my mind going
  
  
  
• Addictive
  By A3IP591RX5SM7D on 2008-01-07
  I had gotten this for myself for a variety of games in one package. Then my wife and kids discovered it and they are all hooked on it. I never got to play it again. We ended up getting two more for the kids so my wife and I could share the original one!
  
  
• 5 minute games
  By A2OCHPT31HXL7T on 2008-01-08
  I enjoyed this game along with my kids quite a bit. We had 1 problem... the directions aren't very clear so it takes a few times of trying the games to figure out how to play each one. These games are for people who want to play a quick game. Each game takes around 5 minutes to play (though you can play it over and over). If you want a game that has a lot of levels and you can work to build your score higher and higher this game is not for you. Some of the games your scores can get bigger but there are others that only have a few levels to play. Overall I recommend this game.
  
  
• GREAT GAME!
  By A3EQY9O9WDMEQG on 2008-01-20
  I received this game for Christmas. I love this game, it's highly entertaining and hard to put down!
  
  
• basic but fun
  By A1WMXH5UI1Q36D on 2008-05-27
  this game has seriously unimpressive graphics, the music and sound effects are cheesy, but the games themselves are fun and addictive enough it doesn't matter. if you enjoy playing games like solitaire and tetris on the computer, this gives you similar games to play in the car, on the couch, or in bed. a few of the games (power cell cards and to a lesser extent mahyong) can be hard to play because the pictures get so small on the DS screen.
  
  
• TouchMaster DS is GREAT!
  By A12WAYBF2F7JP4 on 2008-06-02
  This is a great game for the DS. I bought this for my wife, and she loves it. This is also the game to have if you want an instant collection; 23 games on one disc, how cool is that?
  
  
• This is a great game!
  By A2A3NVUS4274V0 on 2008-06-03
  I am an adult and I bought this game for me. The Nintendo DS has been a new addition to my down time hobbies. I am more interested in the learning games, but I needed a break from all the seriousness and so I got Touchmaster and I am not disappointed. There are a few games that are pretty juvenile, but for the most part, there is something for everyone! The only draw back is that the directions for some of the games are so vague that you have to figure them out on your own. There is not a more detailed manual that comes with the game that explains the objectives and directions. Other than that, I am very pleased.
  
  

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