Review: The Eye of Judgment Doesn't Have Much Fun in the Cards

Review: The Eye of Judgment Doesn't Have Much Fun in the Cards


GameinplayPhysical playing cards are neat because they're portable and you can play practically anywhere. Online virtual card games are handy because the computer handles the dealing and shuffling, and you can play with strangers and be reasonably sure they're not cheating. With The Eye of Judgment for the Playstation 3, Sony manages the impressive feat of combining physical cards with online gaming while eliminating the advantages of each.

The game includes a camera, a playmat, and a mess of game cards. You play the game under the watchful gaze of the camera, and the Playstation 3 renders the proceedings on your TV screen, turning the mundane game in front of you into, well, the same game with nicer graphics. You can play against the computer, against another human being sitting at a table in front of your television with you, or online.