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Developer(s) | Carbonated Games (XBLA) Gameloft Ubisoft Chengdu (Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Stadia) |
Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios (XBLA) Gameloft Ubisoft (Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Stadia) |
Composer(s) | Maxime Goulet (additional music) |
Series | Uno |
Engine | Unity (Ubisoft) |
Platform(s) | Xbox 360, WiiWare, DSiWare, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, iPhone OS, iPod, Symbian^3, Android, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Stadia |
Release | Xbox 360 May 9, 2006 iPhone OS, iPod November 14, 2008 PS3 October 1, 2009 PSP April 22, 2010 WiiWare DSiWare PlayStation 4, Xbox One August 16, 2016 Microsoft Windows December 8, 2016 Nintendo Switch November 7, 2017 Stadia September 15, 2020 Amazon Luna December 10, 2020 PlayStation 5, Xbox Series November 2, 2023 |
Genre(s) | Card game |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Uno is a video game based on the card game of the same name. It has been released for a number of platforms. The Xbox 360 version by Carbonated Games and Microsoft Game Studios was released on May 9, 2006, as a digital download via Xbox Live Arcade. A version for iPhone OS and iPod devices was released in 2008 by Gameloft. Gameloft released the PlayStation 3 version on October 1, 2009, and also released a version for WiiWare, Nintendo DSi via DSiWare, and PlayStation Portable. [1] An updated version developed by Ubisoft Chengdu and published by Ubisoft was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in August 2016, Microsoft Windows in December 2016 and for the Nintendo Switch in November 2017.
Uno's original version was well received by critics. A sequel to the game's original version, Uno Rush, was announced at E3 2008 and released in 2009. [2]
Uno is a video game that takes similarities to the card game of the same name. For the official rules, see the rules of the physical version.
The Xbox 360 version of the game offers three different game modes including Standard Uno, Partner Uno, and House Rules Uno. In Partner Uno, players sitting across from each other join forces to form a team, so that a win by either player is a win for the team. In House Rules Uno, the rules can be tweaked and customized to the player's preference.
The Xbox 360 version of Uno offers multiplayer for up to four players through Xbox Live. Players can join or drop-out of in-progress games at any time, with computer players automatically taking over for any missing humans. The game supports the Xbox Live Vision camera, allowing opponents to view an image of the player (or whatever the camera is pointed at) while playing the game.
The Xbox 360 version of Uno supports downloadable content through the Xbox Live Marketplace. This content takes the form of custom theme decks, which feature new visual appearances, sound effects, and game rules. Decks available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace include:
The iPod version by Gameloft features a 15-round progressive career mode that introduces and unlocks special rule changes as the player progresses through the game. [3]
The WiiWare version, as well as the DSiWare version, supported online play via the discontinued Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, as well as Wii Speak support in the WiiWare version.
Gameloft developed and published Uno & Friends in 2013 as an online experience on Facebook and other platforms. [4] The game was discontinued in 2017.
The Ubisoft version of the game, which is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Stadia, has two different modes; Standard Play, which is a standard four-player game of Uno; and a 2v2 Mode where one can partner up with another player. Both of these modes support online play. This version also has six different house rules that can be combined.
In addition to the regular Uno deck, there are also custom theme decks including new visual appearances, sound effects, and game rules. Most of them are available by downloadable content either individually or as an Ultimate Edition bundle. These include:
The Mattel163 version of the game is a new mobile version of the tabletop game UNO Cards. [7] [8]
This version has the following 4 modes: the classic mode, 2 Vs 2 mode, custom room mode, go wild mode. The game can be played on IOS, Android, and Facebook H5 pages. [9] The first Closed beta test of UNO! Mobile started in Canada via Google Play Store on the 6th of February, 2018. Before the soft launch of UNO! Mobile on mid-2018, it took the studio about 12 months to take the game into vast players. The development process of UNO! Mobile was done by Mattel 163 and supported by ThunderFire UX team. [10] [11]
The Xbox 360 version was also included as a download code in the Xbox Live Vision bundle.
An updated version developed by Ubisoft Chengdu and published by Ubisoft was released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in August 2016, with a Steam version to follow later in the year. [12] On November 7, 2017, Uno was released for the Nintendo Switch. [13] The game was also released for the Stadia cloud gaming service, operated by Google, on September 15, 2020. [14] A version for Amazon Luna followed on December 10, 2020. [15]
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Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | Xbox 360: 82% [16] |
Metacritic | Xbox 360: 81/100 [17] PS4: 71/100 [18] Xbox One: 57/100 [19] Switch: 69/100 [20] |
Publication | Score |
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Eurogamer | 8/10 (UK) [21] [lower-alpha 1] 8/10 (Italy) [22] [lower-alpha 2] |
GameSpot | 8.1/10 [23] |
GamesRadar+ | [24] |
IGN | 7.7/10 [25] |
Nintendo Life | WiiWare: 6/10 [26] DSiWare: 7/10 [27] Switch: 7/10 [28] |
Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 8.0/10 |
TeamXbox | 8.0/10 |
Publication | Award |
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GameSpot | Best Downloadable Console Game in 2006 |
Uno's original version was well received by critics. It holds an 82% average review score on the now defunct review aggregator website GameRankings. [16] On Metacritic, it holds a 81 score out of 100, based on critic reviews, and indicating "generally favorable reviews". [17] However, its Ubisoft version received mixed reviews from critics, with the PlayStation 4 version receiving a 71 out of 100 score, based on 11 critic reviews, the Xbox One version receiving a 57 out of 100 score, based on 8 critic reviews, and the Nintendo Switch version receiving a 69 out of 100 score, based on 7 critic reviews, with both them indicating "mixed or average reviews". [18] [19] [20]
On March 27, 2007, Microsoft declared Uno to be the first Xbox Live Arcade game to exceed one million downloads. [29] As of 2011, the game sold at least 2.068 million copies.[ citation needed ]
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