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Ultimate Card Games gba Game Reviews
Ultimate Card Games
Critic Score
Metascore: 87 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.2 out of 10
based on 9 reviews
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With a single purchase you get all these games: Hearts, Spades, Bridge, Euchre, Cribbage, Canasta, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, Crazy Eights, Poker, Blackjack, 15 Solitaire games, 5 Video Poker versions. Up to 4 player linked gameplay with only 1 Game Pak. Challenging AI to play against computer opponents. "Game copy" feature allows a sharing of games by downloading them to other GBAs for independent play. Choose different card decks and backgrounds. [Telegames]

PUBLISHER: Telegames
DEVELOPER: Cosmigo
GENRE(S): Card Game
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: May 25, 2004

What The Critics Said

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100
Cheat Code Central
The replay value is off the chart. This game alone may be a reason to purchase a GBA. I have played card games on the PC over the years that weren't this comprehensive. I highly advise purchasing Ultimate Card Games. It's an instant classic.
95
IGN
One of the very few games that can be considered an absolute must-have Game Boy Advance title This incredibly complete game package is brimming with so much replayability, you probably wouldn't even care if someone permanently superglued this cartridge into the slot.
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93
Nintendo Insider
Brimming with features and ease of use, Ultimate Card Games may not be groundbreaking in terms of content, but it is the best cards package ever put together in a video game and should be in any pocket fan’s GBA.
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90
Nintendojo
This is probably the best time-killing game to come along since "Wario Ware Inc"; even if you only use half the content on this cartridge, it's well worth the investment for the hours of entertainment it offers.
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88
IC-Games
A pretty compelling GBA cartridge with almost infinite replayability was exactly what the Nintendo handheld needed right now and both Cosmigo and Telegames have come up with the promised goods.
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87
GameZone
Yes, I found shortcomings and annoyance, but overall it was a lot of fun and easy to pick up. Once new games are learned, you find yourself unable to put it down.
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80
Pocket Games
Easily the best traditional card game compilation on the GBA. [Summer 2004, p.43]
78
Nintendo Power
Contains an impressive collection of popular diversions. [Jan 2004, p.162]
70
Game Informer
If you find yourself hankering for a simple game of Hearts rather than saving the galaxy for the billionth time, Ultimate Card Games is for you. [Sept 2004, p.118]
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 18 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Rasheed J. gave it a10:
Just about the best game I have ever bought for my SP.

Misty R. gave it a 10:
My family plays this game all the time. All four of us can play all the games head2head with only my one game cartridge. How neat is that!

Jamal J. gave it a 10:
I bought it over the weekend and have hardly put it down in two days. It is really a great game.

Leroy Z. gave it a 10:
I agree with the others' good opinions. This is one good game with very longlasting appeal.

Bertrand M. gave it a 10:
Really the best bundle of card games that I have owned on any system.

AR Ross gave it a 10:
Fantastic group of games that'll satisfy anyone. If you have a connector cable, you can play with a friend or three, something that's likely to win over even the GBA-averse.

Melinda S. gave it a 10:
Finally...a great game for the entire family. Although we could play the games with actual cards, it is so much easier to play on our GBAs as we travel or just spend time together. Both kids and adults really like this product.

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