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Wonderfully authentic Darts simulation from those wacky Automata people. Now I'm certainly no player myself (the gameplay is baffling!) but I can't help but appreciate the attention-to-detail employed here.

All the possibilities of a real match have been carefully woven into the play. Supping generously after each leg, my player's alcohol content began to dramatically rise. Warning bells rung as my condition escalated from giggly to dizzy to tipsy. Indeed, I got so sozzled that I could barely hold my darts. The game reached a bizarre climax when the tortured floorboards, unable to stand my vast girth any longer, collapsed with an undignified groan. Like I said, very authentic.

The presentation is first rate. There's a split-screen display showing the score, the board along with a neatly animated cartoon graphic. If you miss the board or take a drink, the cartoon depicts your actions. Very stylish. Likewise, the audio track on the flip. Smashing stuff I'd say. Hic.