CNET Editors' review
We have loved mahjong--or the popular computer version of it, which is really mahjong solitaire--ever since we first encountered it in our middle school computer lab. True mahjong is a multiplayer table game and bears little resemblance to the computer game that most Westerners know, which involves matching mahjong-style tiles with one another in order to clear the board. Mahjong In Poculis is the latter. If you're looking for traditional mahjong, this isn't it, but if you're a lover of mahjong solitaire, be prepared to spend a big chunk of your time with this addictive game.
The game's home screen lets you select your language, add players, and choose a difficulty level (child, standard, or expert). There are six themes to choose from--Asian, Halloween, neutral, wonderland, Easter, and Christmas--and each theme contains numerous different tile setups that reflect the theme. You must complete the first game in order to move on to the next one, with award medals along the way. The program's graphics are quite attractive, with options for 2D and 3D rendering, and each theme contains matching music that has its own volume control. A built-in Help file gives new users an overview of how the game is played, and a really detailed scoring interface gives serious players plenty of stats about their performance. We do wish that Mahjong In Poculis let you save games that are in progress, but this is a relatively minor complaint. Overall, this is the best digital version of mahjong that we've encountered, and we recommend it.
Mahjong In Poculis installs a desktop icon without asking and leaves a folder behind upon removal.
Publisher's Description
From In-Poculis:
Mahjong game is designed for the Mahjong lovers, and for those who enjoy challenging memorization and a sharp eye. The visuals are fun and it is very user friendly. Start your solitaire Mahjong fun by finding matching Mahjong pieces amongst the plethora, and clicking them to get them off the screen. All of the Mahjong pieces can be cleared, but it takes some discipline, strategy, and a little bit of luck.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 45 votes
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Current version:
3.2 starsout of 4 votes
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"Beautifully Done. If you like Mahjong this is the one."
Version: Mahjong In Poculis 4.31
Pros
Lots and lots of sets all visually beautiful. Very fun and quite additive.
Cons
The music is a little repetitive, and the stats are so detailed to the point of confusing.
Everything else is wonderful.Summary
Two thumbs up! Get this one and play it, then spend the few bucks to help out the writers if you like it as much as me...
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"Of course it is a good game!"
Version: Mahjong In Poculis 4.31
Pros
Excellent graphics, excellent musics, 300 layouts, 3 playing mode... just pure good mahjong for free.
Cons
Free and better than theirs, so competitors post toxic comments about the game.
Summary
9000 players a day can't be wrong :)
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"Dangerous Download"
Version: Mahjong In Poculis 4.31
Pros
Interesting game, nothing spectacular but ok,
Cons
The download sequence was far from normal. No request to run or save - just an immediate download. Programme installed but now try to find where.
Not displayed in Windows Add/Remove Programmes, nor REVO, not in Programmes Installed so where. Still looking as I type this.
SO STEER CLEARSummary
FORGET IT
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"No not just me"
Version: Mahjong In Poculis 4.31
Pros
That it is free is fine.. and that it have more types from choose from
Cons
I cannot make it change tiles..found that iretating.
I simply do not like the way it place it self on screen.
So its no longer by meSummary
There is not to many good majong games--i think.
So i guess it can have to be the choice for some.
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