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On the Catchphrase Interactive DVD, the show's original host Roy Walker is reunited with the animated Mr. Chips to bring you some quality quiz-show fun! A classic favourite in the quiz show genre, the object of Catchphrase is quite literally to 'say what you see'. With this interactive DVD you can now recapture the magic of the game in your own home, either by yourself or with up to four players/teams and with over 1,000 catchphrases to challenge you.
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Roy Walker presents an interactive version of the popular television show Catch Phrase, where contestants have to 'say what they see' and beat the clock.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
First things first: This is not the only Catchphrase DVD game out there, though they look similar. The most identifiable thing about this one, is the picture of Roy Walker on the box - so you already know that this is going to be great.
Don't be fooled by the modern logo on the box either, thanks to some computer wizardry, Roy Walker presents the game from the original blue and pink neon set.
The original DVD game was, to put it mildly, awful. However this version is much MUCH better. You can play by yourself, or with two players or teams - though be warned that the box is mistaken in saying up to four players or teams.
Along with Mr Chips, Roy introduces three near-identical rounds, with only points values really changing. Sadly, the bonus catchphrases are "normal" rounds, no selecting squares off the board here.
Then, provided you have enough points, its on the End Game - where you have three chances to cross a nine-square board. Cross through the Middle square, and you win a "Virtual Holiday", where Roy does his best to sell you an unlikely holiday destination. Any other line lets you watch the old "Snake Charmer" out-take (albeit watered down) in full.
The only slight drawback is the fact that the answer is given to every catchphrase, then you have to be honest and tell Mr Chips whether you got it right or wrong, or what team won. However, I can't think of any other way the DVD programmers could do it without going with multiple choice answers - and that wouldn't work.
Roy Walker is EXCELLENT, his own catchphrases abound and always reminding us to "Say What You See... if you see it, Say It!" and all the old buzzer noises and musical jingles are present and correct.
If you bought the older Catchphrase DVD game and was sorely dissapointed, worry no more - because *this* one does the game and your memory of it justice. Recommended!
Don't be fooled by the modern logo on the box either, thanks to some computer wizardry, Roy Walker presents the game from the original blue and pink neon set.
The original DVD game was, to put it mildly, awful. However this version is much MUCH better. You can play by yourself, or with two players or teams - though be warned that the box is mistaken in saying up to four players or teams.
Along with Mr Chips, Roy introduces three near-identical rounds, with only points values really changing. Sadly, the bonus catchphrases are "normal" rounds, no selecting squares off the board here.
Then, provided you have enough points, its on the End Game - where you have three chances to cross a nine-square board. Cross through the Middle square, and you win a "Virtual Holiday", where Roy does his best to sell you an unlikely holiday destination. Any other line lets you watch the old "Snake Charmer" out-take (albeit watered down) in full.
The only slight drawback is the fact that the answer is given to every catchphrase, then you have to be honest and tell Mr Chips whether you got it right or wrong, or what team won. However, I can't think of any other way the DVD programmers could do it without going with multiple choice answers - and that wouldn't work.
Roy Walker is EXCELLENT, his own catchphrases abound and always reminding us to "Say What You See... if you see it, Say It!" and all the old buzzer noises and musical jingles are present and correct.
If you bought the older Catchphrase DVD game and was sorely dissapointed, worry no more - because *this* one does the game and your memory of it justice. Recommended!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Having grown up watching Catchphrase on ITV (and now enjoying the repeats on Challenge TV), I was obviously very interested in purchasing and playing the "Interactive" DVD version of the show. However, what I got in return was disappointing, to say the least.
First of all, the concept for the game is good. Roy Walker is your host, and after showing you the "Catchphrase" he asks you to answer "Yes" or "No". It relies on you telling the truth, but it's still good fun.
The problem began for me after I completed "Round 1". Regardless of my score, the DVD constantly "froze" on the screen where Mr Chips gives you your score. This was not an isolated case (it happened several times) and I found myself (rather frustratingly) unable to advance to "Round 2".
It should also be noted that I originally bought a copy of this game from HMV, and I had the same problem (I got a refund as they did not have another in stock). I bought a second copy from Amazon in case the previous was a "dud"; a one-off but alas, to me at least, it looks like several of perhaps many of these DVD's are faulty.
I would like to commend Amazon for my prompt refund and they're usual high-quality customer service, but I would also like to warn other potential buyers: Please save your money and stick to watching the TV show.
First of all, the concept for the game is good. Roy Walker is your host, and after showing you the "Catchphrase" he asks you to answer "Yes" or "No". It relies on you telling the truth, but it's still good fun.
The problem began for me after I completed "Round 1". Regardless of my score, the DVD constantly "froze" on the screen where Mr Chips gives you your score. This was not an isolated case (it happened several times) and I found myself (rather frustratingly) unable to advance to "Round 2".
It should also be noted that I originally bought a copy of this game from HMV, and I had the same problem (I got a refund as they did not have another in stock). I bought a second copy from Amazon in case the previous was a "dud"; a one-off but alas, to me at least, it looks like several of perhaps many of these DVD's are faulty.
I would like to commend Amazon for my prompt refund and they're usual high-quality customer service, but I would also like to warn other potential buyers: Please save your money and stick to watching the TV show.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Bought this for my son and little sister to play and it left them very disappointed.
As others have stated the game "freezes" after the first round and no matter what you press it will not go any further. We too thought this was a one off but now see it was a production error as many others have had this problem too.
We have tried the disk on various DVD players and always get the same result.
Shame, because the kids enjoyed the very short 1st round that they did play.
AVOID - as if you buy this you will quite likely have to return it as faulty!
As others have stated the game "freezes" after the first round and no matter what you press it will not go any further. We too thought this was a one off but now see it was a production error as many others have had this problem too.
We have tried the disk on various DVD players and always get the same result.
Shame, because the kids enjoyed the very short 1st round that they did play.
AVOID - as if you buy this you will quite likely have to return it as faulty!
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Published on 28 May 2009 by M. J. Keane
faulty
tried to play game but was faulty and would skip making it difficult to actually play a decent game throught it
Published on 16 April 2009 by Mr. Ca Howard
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the game is ok for a while but gets boring. ok for children.
delivered in perfect condition
delivered in perfect condition
Published on 8 April 2009 by Mrs. C. Woodhouse
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I was a fan of the TV show so bought this, there are other versions of catchphrase but this version has Roy Walker as the host the others apparently don't, so buy this one.
Published on 7 April 2009 by Mr. J. J. Morris
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My daughter loves the TV programme so I bought this to play during the Christmas holidays. However, I have never played it yet. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by M. Mcpherson
Great game Poor Execution
Bought this as a family game for christmas - When playing the game it refused to play the team game , and froze half way through the single game. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2008 by Adrian Ashley
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