Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360
- Developers: Mere Mortals
- Publishers: Oxygen Interactive Software, Red Ant Enterprises
PDC World Championship Darts 2008 (2008)
PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is a darts simulation video game developed by Rebellion Developments and published by Empire Interactive. It was released in Europe on November 7, 2008, and in North America on November 18, 2008, for the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360.
The game features the full lineup of PDC players from the 2008 PDC World Darts Championship, including Phil Taylor, Raymond van Barneveld, and John Part. It also includes a number of new features, such as a new career mode, online multiplayer, and improved graphics.
Gameplay
PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is a darts simulation game that allows players to compete in a variety of darts tournaments, including the PDC World Darts Championship. The game features a number of different game modes, including:
- Exhibition: A single match against a computer or human opponent.
- Tournament: A series of matches against computer or human opponents, culminating in a final match.
- Career: A mode in which players create their own darts player and compete in a variety of tournaments to earn money and improve their skills.
- Online multiplayer: A mode in which players can compete against each other online.
The game also features a number of different darts games, including:
- 501: The most popular darts game, in which players start with a score of 501 and must reduce it to zero by throwing darts at the dartboard.
- Cricket: A game in which players score points by hitting specific areas of the dartboard.
- Round the Clock: A game in which players must hit the numbers 1-20 in order.
- Killer: A game in which players must hit the numbers 1-20 in order, while also trying to “kill” their opponents by hitting their designated “kill” number.
Features
PDC World Championship Darts 2008 features a number of new features, including:
- New career mode: The career mode in PDC World Championship Darts 2008 allows players to create their own darts player and compete in a variety of tournaments to earn money and improve their skills. Players can also choose to play as one of the PDC’s top players, such as Phil Taylor or Raymond van Barneveld.
- Online multiplayer: PDC World Championship Darts 2008 features online multiplayer for up to four players. Players can compete against each other in a variety of game modes, including exhibition matches, tournaments, and career mode matches.
- Improved graphics: PDC World Championship Darts 2008 features improved graphics over previous PDC darts games. The game’s character models are more detailed, and the dartboards and other environments are more realistic.
Reception
PDC World Championship Darts 2008 received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s realistic gameplay and graphics, while others criticized its lack of innovation and repetitive gameplay.
- IGN: “PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is a solid darts game that will appeal to fans of the sport. It features a number of new features, including a new career mode, online multiplayer, and improved graphics.” (7.5/10)
- GameSpot: “PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is a good darts game, but it doesn’t do enough to differentiate itself from previous PDC darts games.” (7/10)
- Eurogamer: “PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is a fun darts game that will appeal to fans of the sport. However, it lacks the innovation and depth to be a truly great game.” (6/10)
Conclusion
PDC World Championship Darts 2008 is a solid darts game that will appeal to fans of the sport. It features a number of new features, including a new career mode, online multiplayer, and improved graphics. However, the game lacks the innovation and depth to be a truly great game.
Review Score
7.5/10
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