Based on the long-running game show, is the HandyGames adaptation smarter than a 5th grader?
Offering two modes, an exam mode and a learning mode, the game is definitely suitable for local multiplayer. You can easily finish a single player session in about 30 minutes. The game offers replayability through unlockables like new classmates, costumes, and questions, but everything feels a little slow. There is, but even with that feature in mind there are certain “Suspense” sections that slow the pace down.
However, the game works well when played with friends and family, as problems in various subjects, such as math and animal science, are plentiful. With a variety of trivia you can challenge yourself, young or old. It’s also amazing how the developers have adapted key gameplay elements of the show, such as the Lifelines integration that comes in handy when you get stuck.
Unfortunately, even multiplayer gets bogged down. Local play is solid, but online is a welcome addition in this day and age, and to make matters worse, many of the best question sets are pinned behind single-player his grind.
You can have fun with multiplayer here, but it thins out. The lack of online and the subpar single emphasis on unlockables by his players drags down the whole package.
