Jeopardy !

Jeopardy! on the SEGA CD is a home video game adaptation of the long-running television quiz show, released in the early 1990s during the platform's push for multimedia experiences. The SEGA CD version is notable for including full-motion video segments featuring host Alex Trebek, which gave it a more TV-like feel compared to cartridge versions. It falls under the trivia/casual game genre and was part of a wave of game show ports that tried to leverage the add-on's storage capacity.

The player takes on the role of a contestant competing against one or two CPU opponents. The game follows the classic three-round structure: Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy!, and Final Jeopardy! You select categories and dollar values from a grid using the D-pad, then a clue is read aloud (with FMV clips of Alex Trebek delivering the clue). After the clue, you buzz in by pressing a button as soon as possible. You then type or select your answer from a list. Correct responses add the dollar value to your total; incorrect ones deduct it. The core loop consists of cycling through clues, building up your score, and wagering wisely in Final Jeopardy!.

For retro gaming enthusiasts, this title is worth trying if you enjoy trivia games or want to see how developers incorporated FMV into a board game format. It is not a deep or complex game - it's a straightforward translation of the TV show, but the digitized host and sound effects capture the atmosphere of the program. Compared to other SEGA CD trivia offerings, it stands out for its license and production values, though the limited question pool means repeated playthroughs will eventually show repeats. It's a nice artifact from the early 90s multimedia era.