TouchMaster

 DS
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Jun 25, 2007
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. Worth Playing
    87
    Most of its facets are somewhat sub-par, but the sheer addictive gameplay available in the title makes it perfect for the pick-up-and-play casual crowd.
  2. Gaming Age
    83
    Touchmaster isn’t going to win any visual or technical achievements, but it is addicting enough to merit the 30 dollar price tag, and then some.
  3. DarkStation
    80
    To my surprise Touchmaster really did capture what a good compilation is made of.
  5. Nintendo Power
    80
    If you're looking for something a little less straightforward than "Clubhouse Games" but not quite as quirky as "Brain Age", then this one's for you. [Sep 2007, p.85]
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  6. Game Chronicles
    80
    TouchMaster might not be the deepest or the most rewarding game to ever hit the DS, but it is a lot of fun.
  7. IGN
    78
    The interface is no-frills and the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection system’s a little too clunky, but TouchMaster’s a decent collection of condensed, casual mini-games. Some are better than others, but none are tremendously terrible. It's, at the very least, a nice compilation for the quick pick-up-and-play experience.
  8. GameSpot
    75
    Touchmaster is packed with a wide variety of good, casual games.
  9. ZTGD
    75
    Really the only crime Touchmaster commits is not being upgraded with any extra features. You get exactly what you see here and while this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can leave some gamers who have come to expect loads of extra content a bit disappointed in the end.
  10. Digital Entertainment News
    74
    Fans of card and parlor games will find some good stuff here, even though they’ll have to shuffle through the various games included here to find it. Just keep in mind that you can play games just like these for free on your PC.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    72
    The title has plenty of games to keep you coming back for more, especially when you're traveling, which is when portable games come especially handy!
  12. Eurogamer
    70
    As pointless distractions go, this is one of the best in a while.
  13. AceGamez
    70
    Touchmaster will definitely appeal to fans of the puzzle genre, but while 23 games in one package sounds like a lot, they're not all going to be suited to your tastes.
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  14. GameShark
    67
    Just don’t expect anything revolutionary…and make sure you play it with the sound turned down; the music sounds like it was whipped up on a circa-1988 Casio keyboard.
  15. Modojo
    60
    In the end, Touchmaster should happily suit those who can't play the games at a tavern or seek out something a little derivative on the old attention-span.
  16. GameSpy
    60
    If you've got a penchant for dumping quarters in the traditional machines at local bars, Touchmaster is for you.
  17. VideoGamer
    60
    Like having a pint at home on your own, TouchMaster just can't hope to compete with the allure of a good old boozer.
  18. GameZone
    59
    For casual gamers seeking virtual checkers, solitaire, and other simple board and Web games, this might be enough. But for the rest of us, TouchMaster isn’t worth touching.
  19. The A.V. Club
    58
    TouchMaster is rough around the edges, but at least it isn't a cell-phone game.
  20. Nintendo Gamer
    45
    The terrible presentation and the tiny icons won't endear themselves to the crusty purne-eyes belonging to their target audience. [Aug 2007, p.71]
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#52 Best DS Game of 2007
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#64 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#46 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    7
    This game is an alright minigame compilation. Nothing too special, but it is a fun little distraction to take out once in a while.
  2. EdS.
    Oct 14, 2007
    2
    Being one of the developers of the original Touchmaster, I find the version made for the DS to be highly disappointing. The game is riddled Being one of the developers of the original Touchmaster, I find the version made for the DS to be highly disappointing. The game is riddled with bugs and had been modified with lame game play. What was surprising was that the Midway development team was given all the original game code and artwork. Apparently, the game team decided to "improve" upon the game design ruining the flow of the game. The graphics could had been scaled properly to fit the DS screen and they could had used the top screen to allow more information and game play. It is unfortunate that the Midway team and management botched such an easy port of a proven game system. I guess this is yet another one of the resaons that Midway as a company is performing so poorly. Don't waste your money on this poor implementation of a casual game.… Full Review »
  3. ScottB.
    Jul 23, 2007
    9
    If you rate your games based on VALUE, then Touchmaster is top shelf! The graphics are a little small for the DS screen, but it's very If you rate your games based on VALUE, then Touchmaster is top shelf! The graphics are a little small for the DS screen, but it's very functional. If you like arcade style puzzle games, you can't beat 23 on one cartridge. In addition to the fun of trying to beat your previous efforts (with a top 10 list for every game), you can play multi-player ... and match your scores against people far far away. These games are designed to swallow quarters, and those are some of the most compelling. If you are like me, you will have problems putting it down. Much better value than almost every Ninendo DS game I have played to date.… Full Review »
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