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B-Boy
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Packing over 3000 questions on topics including music, celebrities, TV, sport, science, nature, movies and more, BUZZ! Master Quiz puts gamer's knowledge to the test at home or on the move. With six new round types specifically designed for PSP including the speed-is-of-the-essence "Quickfire Challenge", the picture-puzzler "Picture This" and the mind-boggling "Virus Challenge", each round also comes complete with pictures and videos. [Sony]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 82
Cheat Code Central
It's fun to pick up and play whenever you have a moment, but with the lowered production values you might have just as much fun with a mobile trivia game.
 80
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Buzz! Master Quiz is a title that anyone interested in portable party games should consider, whether you're a parent needing a diversion for the kids in the car or a PSP owner looking to flex your trivia muscles. [Dec 2008, p.88]
79
GameFocus
While far from the best entry in the Buzz series, Master Quiz is an easy game to recommend. It’s fast, fun, full of excellent questions (and lots of ’em) and has a great all around feel. Lots of game modes keep the basic "answer a question for points" formula fresh throughout, and with medals, trophies and actual progression it actually feels like more than a shallow game show.
78
IGN
Trivia fans who find themselves constantly on the go or at least ready for some portable action every now and again should pick this one up.
75
GameZone
As a single-player game, Master Quiz just doesn’t cut it but there’s multiplayer fun to be had for those who enjoy a fun game show title fit for the PSP.
75
Gameplanet
The developers at Relentless Software have put a huge effort into ensuring the franchise gets a worthy portable version. It isn't going to set the world on fire, but as far as hand-held quiz shows go, this has to be at the top of the list.
75
PTGamers
The solo mode mechanics are more fun than the remainder, but it's still entertaining with friends.
75
Gaming Age
So while Buzz! Master Quiz isn't quite my preferred version of the series; it's still a really decent outing, and first attempt, on the PSP. There are a decent variety of quiz types available, along with a great selection of actual questions, and a solid amount of content to keep a player busy for a while.
72
Da Gameboyz
For short spurts Buzz! Master Quiz on the PSP can be entertaining and fun.
70
TotalPlayStation
Buzz! Master Quiz is a modest, safe approximation of the console games.
70
Kombo
The trivia well could have run deeper but you won't find another portable party quite like Master Quiz.
70
VideoGamer
As fun as it is in short bursts, it's nowhere near as complete and enjoyable as one of the home console games when played with friends.
70
NZGamer
It might not be worth playing if you have a console copy of BUZZ! in your home, but for long road trips or prolonged ventures outside the house, it’s definitely worth looking into.
70
Ferrago
Much like its PS2 and PS3 siblings Buzz Master Quiz isn't going to appeal if you don't like quiz games and played on your own it becomes dull quickly. But, the enjoyable multiplayer modes make it the ideal travel game and while it's not the ultimate handheld quiz it does the job well enough while we wait for something better.
67
PSM3 Magazine UK
Despite the low(ish) price, this is far from a no-brainer. [Oct 2008, p.79]
65
Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
A logical addiction to the PSP library, Master Quiz is, although, less multiplayer-friendly than the other titles of the series. Even so, it can improve if you have friends with the game, because the console sharing option doesn’t work so well. Unfortunately, the single player is also very limited. [Sept 2008]
65
PALGN
As far as quiz games on the go are concerned, Buzz! Master Quiz is a solid effort for the PSP.
60
Pocket Gamer UK
It feels almost wrong to give such a polished game a downbeat review but there's no avoiding the fact that Buzz! Master Quiz is a case of concept and hardware being lamentably mismatched.
60
GameSpot
Limited multiplayer options and a decidedly shallow single-player side weigh down trivia king Buzz's portable debut.
60
Playstation Official Magazine UK
Recommended for the popular and TV-less. [Oct 2008, p.103]
60
AceGamez
An exceptionally well-produced game. The presentation is immaculate, and it looks and feels like Buzz! on the surface. The only problem is that this isn't a Buzz! game; without the buzzers, it feels tedious in multiplayer, which is the death for a multiplayer-based game.
60
IGN UK
Ultimately, our main issue with Buzz! Master Quiz is that it's an almost completely redundant package. Solo mode isn't substantial enough to maintain your interest for long and multiplayer options are so peculiarly arranged that the real meat of the series is pretty much lost.
60
Gamers' Temple
Buzz Master Quiz is not much of a quiz show and is far to easy for quiz masters. Even those looking for a casual trivia game will only get a few hours of fun out of it. You're best off simply taking a pass on this one.
50
Level7.nu
This latest entry in the Buzz-series brings us fun quiz-based entertainment, wrapped in a simple and intuitive interface. A nice feature is the ability to enjoy a game of multiplayer even if you only have one PSP to pass around. The one major flaw here is the content, or lack of it to be specific. You'll easily blast through all of the questions in one evening, drastically reducing the lasting appeal of this title.
42
Gaming Nexus
I definitely enjoyed answering questions on the go, but clearly this isn't the way it to put it all together. That's not to say that Buzz can't eventually be a great portable game, but it needs a lot of work to get to that point!
40
Modojo
That said, a slicker presentation, better multiplayer, more question variety and the ability to download question packs for a small fee could've made this the next great game show.
40
Gamer.nl
When a succesfull game is ported to a different platform it doesn't necessarily means that it's going to work. Especially with a game like the Buzz! series. Ment to be a party game, there is not mucht left to party on a PSP when you're all by yourself. And handing over your PSP in the multiplayer modus isn't going to fix that. This Buzz is going out with a sizzle.
Mihai R. gave it a7: |
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