Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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About Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is a quiz/trivia game based on the iconic 90s TV show. Developed by Hothouse Creations and published by Eidos Interactive in 1999, it brings the show’s high-stakes format to PC and consoles. The UK edition features Chris Tarrant’s voice, including his signature “Is that your final answer?” line. Players tackle 15 multiple-choice questions, with cash prizes doubling each round. If you get a question wrong, you walk away with your last safe amount. The game’s design mirrors the show’s suspense, making it a nostalgic pick for fans of the era.
Gameplay
You start at the bottom and climb to the top, answering questions in ascending difficulty. Each round offers three lifelines: 50/50 removes two wrong answers, phone a friend gives a single clue, and ask the audience shows popularity of options. The game emphasizes pacing, as time pressure intensifies as you progress. A single mistake resets your progress, so risk management is key. Questions span general knowledge, pop culture, and history, with localized versions tailoring content to their regions. The tension peaks in the final question, where missing it costs everything. Controls are straightforward, answer via button or keyboard, and manage lifelines strategically.
What Players Think
The game holds a 4.2/5 rating on PlayPile, with an average score of 4.3/5. Only 38% of players complete all 15 questions, and the average playtime is 3.5 hours. Community moods skew 68% excited, 25% frustrated, and 7% bored. Fans praise the “nerve-wracking” tension, while critics call it “a time capsule for Gen X.” The Twitch rank #74 suggests niche but dedicated viewership. One review notes, “It’s like hosting the show in your living room, but the questions are way harder than I expected.” Achievements include “Millionaire,” earned by answering 15 correctly (45% completion rate).
PlayPile's Take
This game is a must for trivia enthusiasts who enjoy the mental challenge of timed quizzes. Priced around $20, it’s a low-risk buy for fans of the 90s TV era. The 45 achievements and 38% completion rate hint at moderate replay value, though the difficulty curve can be punishing. If you thrive under pressure and miss the golden age of trivia shows, it’s worth a shot. But casual players might find the single-player mode and steep penalties for mistakes unappealing.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
66.9
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