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Stacked with Daniel Negreanu

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5.6 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Myelin Media

Developer: 5000ft

Genre(s): Poker

Players: Multi

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: May 30, 2006

Summary

Stacked is a Texas Hold 'em poker game that captures the look, excitement and drama of the phenomenon that has captivated America. The game features a comprehensive poker school in which the player can receive tips and strategies from Daniel Negreanu (2004 ESPN Player of the Year, World Poker Tour Player of the Year) who will teach everything from the fundamentals of Hold 'em to advanced tournament strategies through full motion video, voiceovers and dynamic in-game features. As players progress through the game's career mode, they can apply Daniel's teachings to overcome some of poker's most renowned stars, including Josh Arieh, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Carlos Mortenson, Evelyn Ng and David Williams. The Poki Artificial Intelligence system utilized in Stacked adapts its tactics in real-time to exploit the user's playing style, detecting tendencies and deploying appropriate counter-strategies to deliver a challenging and authentic experience. Gamers can organize a casual game with friends or compete to qualify for sanctioned multi-table tournaments. [Myelin Media]

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What The Critics Said

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GamerFeed

It's the bracelet-wearing champ of the current crop, at least as over the counter titles are concerned.

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WHAM! Gaming

Players new to Texas Hold 'Em poker will learn the game, get to play without losing their shirts and have some fun. Experienced poker players also get a half-hour session with a pro.

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GameSpot

Stacked presents itself as a typical game of poker, but thanks to a pretty intriguing artificial intelligence system, it plays things much smarter than your average poker title.

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GamerNode

Stacked offers some of the most realistic poker gameplay out there. The game isn't a fast game, and this will bring down the enjoyment level for the majority of gamers.

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GamingExcellence

Until you’ve decided and played your hand, the Pokibot is extremely slow. If you’re used to Internet Hold’em play, this game seems quite boring.

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Games Radar (in-house)

Stacked could benefit from more polish and deeper player customization (no, we don't want to look fat and balding, even if we are), but its actual gameplay is solid, and the creepy I'm-watching-you-so-I-can-destroy-you vibe can only help your real-world strategy.

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Worth Playing

Simply isn't recommended for experienced poker players. With its shoddy A.I., limited game styles, and strangely vacuous multiplayer mode, most versed card players will find the offering well below both their expectations and skill level.

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Next Level Gaming

Two things work against Stacked in the end. One, while the computer AI is great, whoever is dealing the cards needs to be looked into by the gaming commission. And it says "Halo With Chips" on the back, which gives the game higher expectations than it should. Being that I am really enjoying playing Texas Hold'em both in video games and in real life, I wanted to like Stacked. Unfortunately there are just too many other Poker games out there that are better, even with less realistic AI.

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The Onion (A.V. Club)

If you're old enough to play online for nothing, why spend $30 for an ugly interface and weak action?

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1UP

Stacked does have one hook (aside from the Negreanu name), but it's not a terribly compelling one. You're in control of a customizable avatar, and you can convey some basic poker information through your character via frowning, smiling, calling tentatively, or raising aggressively. Trying to simulate body language and table presence is a fine idea, but with such limited options it's more a gimmick than a viable gambit.

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GameSpy

Unfortunately, similar products have been around for years now, and unless you're not old enough to play competitive poker on an online gambling site (most of which offer free games as well), it's hard to justify picking this one up.

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PC Gamer

If you want to learn Hold 'Em strategies, I recommend one of the many free poker websites over Stacked. [Oct. 2006, p.104]

IGN

The presentation on a whole is either poor and/or awkward, including the raise adjustment, menu navigation, visuals (specifically for the chips), lack of a reasonable create-a-player and more.

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PC Gamer UK

Pretty, but frustrating pokery fiddliness wrecks this game. [Aug 2007, p.81]

Cheat Code Central

The tutorial sets the stage for a pleasurable experience, but shoddy game modes, AI, and visuals kill the moment.

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PC Format

Yet another unnecessary and unwarranted poker game. Avoid. [May 2007, p.69]

PC Zone UK

The menus are too awkward - selecting a betting amount is fiddly beyond reason - and there's too much competition out there for Stacked to distinguish itself as anything other than one of the ugly cliches from its own character selection menu. [June 2007, p.74]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 5.6 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Richard H. gave it an8:
The game itself if really quite entertaining, from creation of your player to interaction with the AI players... but the real fun starts when you play online. The major flaw there is the poor servers and the total lack of security. In about one short year, the game (online) runs amuck with hackers and cheats, taking the fun out of the picture almost completely. I'm suprised that Daniel Negraneau would want his name attached to anything so flawed and hopefully UNLIKE real online poker rooms where there are checkpoints to allow cheats running amuck.

Jon C. gave it a0:
What a dud, the interface and game play is terrible.

Ken G. gave it a9:
Outstanding poker game - online it is truly addictive and fun!

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