Real groovy, dude. The game remains loyal to it's cardboard roots while also taking full advantage of the benefits computers can offer. The production values are among the highest of any genre and clearly reflect the importance Hasbro has placed with this classic title. The interface is both elegant and intuitive and should appeal to both casual and hard-core gamers. The game also includes the best Tutorial I have yet seen, which incorporates voice, text and animations to clarify the basic rules, concepts and interface.
Most options are also scalable to accomodate slower computers or simply to speed up gameplay.
Player's can jump right into a classic game of RISK, or employ any of the more common variants, such as Domination and Capital. A number of scenarios are also offered which present specific goals a player must achieve for victory. The computer opponents should challenge all but the most skilled players, and if you should find them too predictable, free online play on Microsoft's Gaming Zone is also available. Diplomacy is also addressed, albeit in limited fashion. You can send a warning to an opponent if they act in a manner you find offensive, or can offer three varying levels of alliance.