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Uno xbox360 Game Reviews
Uno
Critic Score
Metascore: 81 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
8.7 out of 10
based on 24 reviews
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[Xbox Live Arcade] Compete against three other players to match colors and symbols, go Wild with special command cards such as Skip and Reverse, and be the first to play all your cards. Add-on theme decks offer new art and new card effects, keeping the game fresh and challenging. So connect with friends, choose your favorite house rules, and get ready to shout "UNO!" Three game modes: Choose from Standard UNO, Partner UNO, or House Rules UNO. House Rules UNO: Customize 10 different game rules to suit your preference. Single player: Go up against three computer players. Multiplayer play: Go online via Xbox Live against three other players. Downloads: Get add-on theme decks to customize the visual appearance and game rules. [Microsoft]

PUBLISHER: Microsoft
DEVELOPER: Carbonated Games
GENRE(S): Card Battle
PLAYERS: 4
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2006

What The Critics Said

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100
Detroit Free Press
And now the classic card game comes to Xbox Live. And for the cost of a deck of cards, you can play online via Xbox Live against thousands of other like-minded gamers.
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95
ZTGameDomain
I have been OBSESSED.
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92
Game Chronicles
UNO is a fantastic game perfectly suited for the Xbox 360 that will delight kids and adults, the same people who probably already play it with real cards.
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90
360 Gamer Magazine UK
As fun as it is to play alone against the AI or with strangers, nothing can beat you and three mates sitting around playing UNO all night. [Issue #16, p.78]
90
AceGamez
UNO is fast, pretty, and incredibly user-friendly.
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86
My Gamer
A totally unexpected and pleasant surprise for the Xbox 360 crowd. It’s highly addictive, family friendly (although obviously that can change online), and extremely easy to get in to.
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85
Deeko
The ability to change the rules to suit your taste is a bonus and the online capability is fantastic.
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81
GameSpot
Costing less than a real deck of Uno cards, this well-rounded package is a successful translation of the classic card game.
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80
GamerFeed
It offers multiplayer that's quite addictive, as well as a single player experience that really helps you get better at the game.
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80
EuroGamer
Maybe it's just because we're remembering that the best games aren't the best because they've got the biggest polygon counts, or the most multiple paths through levels, or the largest number of murderable prostitutes - they're the best because they're the most fun to play, and that's what counts.
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80
Xequted
The graphics are very clean and vividly coloured to match the colours of the suits. It's tempting to say it's quite simple but there's no way it needs to be any more adventurous since it gets the job done adequately well.
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80
Gaming Target
With lots of options, vibrant presentation, and well-implemented online play, Uno is a pleasant five-dollar diversion.
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80
XGP Gaming
Where it lacks in number of total players in a game, Uno makes up for it in rule customization.
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80
VideoGamer
Whether you want something to relax with or you want to play competitively for the best part of a day, you can't go wrong with UNO.
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80
Official Xbox Magazine
At 400 Microsoft Points(or $5), this game costs less than a real deck of UNO cards and comes with built-in-friends. [Aug 2006, p.82]
80
Games Radar
A classy, clean implementation of an old favorite that feels instantly comfortable - and, amazingly enough, at 400 points ($5), it costs about three clams less than a real deck of Unocards.
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80
Team Xbox
While the graphics and audio don’t do anything to rouse the imagination, the gameplay in UNO brings plenty of fun to the table for those who enjoyed the original card game.
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79
Planet Xbox 360
Uno may not reek of depth or require much skill, but it can be a riot if you can gather a few mates online, and it can only improve with the release of the camera.
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77
IGN
Assuming you like Uno, know that with the camera on the way, Uno's social aspect will only increase. Uno's statistic tracking and online leaderboards add surprising depth to this package.
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76
GamingExcellence
Overall it’s just a fun card game with a range of people, and playing with friends is basically just like the MSN for gamers, hanging out around a card game and carrying a conversation.
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75
The Onion (A.V. Club)
Creating Uno for Xbox probably took 1/1000 the man-hours of the average 360 game, but its replay value is considerably greater.
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75
GameShark
Overall given the price point, there is enormous replay value and Uno is another Xbox Live arcade game worth purchasing.
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74
Xbox Evolved
It helps to be interested in card games, but either way the high-resolution web-cam feature might grab your attention.
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70
X360 Magazine UK
Uno is a good laugh in multiplayer, it only costs 400 Microsoft points and even a dribbling child could get all 200 GamerPoints from it. [Issue 8, p.120]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Matt F. gave it a9:
This is simply the best arcade game on offer. At one point I found myself playing nothing else. I have found the majority of my friends list on this game. It's worth buying an xbox live vision camera just for UNO. Awesome game.

John D. gave it an8:
Extremely relaxing. Soundtrack is nice and pace is slow, but obviously it doesn't have multiplayer on the same console. I would've liked if they even had tried something... you can't alllways win.

Bil gave it a9:
Extremely fun game. Achievements are fun to try for. After beating the achievements, online play is the way to go. Fun to play and meet other players.

Red XIII gave it a7:
Ultimately it comes breaks down to a basic poker game, if you want poker with no frills or extras this game is for you, the single player lacks good AI, but online is the way to go. Its fun to chat with the other players, and its fun for the amount paid (unless you got it for free, then its well worth it) basic poker game for casual players.

Kristofer R. gave it a10:
Its a fantastic arcade game. Its worth the 400 points were you can sit down and relax with friends listen to music and just have fun.

Mat C. gave it a10:
Yes, it's UNO. But given its cost, and what you get, it is exactly as advertized. I don't understand why reviewers say "wow", and put it in the 70's & 80's... for what you pay, this is perfection. What more could you want? This is what 360 Arcade was meant to be!

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