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World Series of Poker

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World Series of Poker
46
8.2 User Score:

Generally unfavorable reviews

Based on 15 critic reviews
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Based on 19 votes
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Game Info

Publisher: Activision

Developer: Activision

Genre(s): Card Games

Players: Multi

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: August 31, 2005

Summary

World Series of Poker features the likenesses of poker professionals participating in the 2005 WSOP Tournament. The game offers players a truly unique experience unlike any other poker video game on the market today. For the first time ever, the 2005 WSOP Tournament will be held at Harrah's Rio Suites in Las Vegas, the same location simulated in the video game and the location of the 2005 Lifestyle Show. All the sanctioned poker various of the World Series of Poker are available, including Texas Hold 'Em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, and 5 Card Draw. With the flexible character creator, the player can create his or her own poker face, wear Vegas-style threads and upgrade looks/clothes as he or she gains money. [Activision]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

84

Next Level Gaming

If you have the PS2 and the EyeToy, you and your opponents can actually set your cameras up so you can see each other while you play; just like you were sitting at the table at Hannah's Casino. That is very cool.

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68

GameSpot

With a license as big as the World Series, you'd hope for something more than a merely competent poker title.

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65

GameZone

I wasn’t expecting a revolution from a poker game, but it would’ve been nice to have at least one unique and/or standout feature outside of the create-a-player mode.

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64

Game Chronicles

A decent online poker game.

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60

PSX Extreme

World Series of Poker, while delivering solid table action, just doesn't deliver the superstars and televised gloss that people are going to want out of a game carrying the WSOP license.

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50

DarkStation

Who says you can't play poker all by yourself. The game allows you do do just that, but one misses out on one key ingredient to the poker game - the bluff.

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50

PSM Magazine

The graphics are pretty awful. This is cheap, but not cheap enough. [Dec 2005, p.110]

50

Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK

Another attempt to cash in on poker's current online renaissance. But with no cash and terrible graphics it's a bum-deal. [Apr 2006, p.108]

40

Sydney Morning Herald

This is a very random game of poker that wouldn't stand up to any real scrutiny. Thankfully, you can play human opponents online.

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40

Cheat Code Central

It looks terrible with its blocky graphics and herky jerky animation. The poker gameplay is about as average as you can get. There are better, more realistic poker games available on the net for free.

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35

IGN

Aside from the World Series of Poker name and Lon's voice, this game has nothing to do with poker's ultimate event and even fails to compete with poker products of comparable or lesser price. Nuts!

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30

PSW Magazine UK

Many of the games feel very unfair and almost calculated in the way they contrive to make you lose. Trying to outwit opponents by bluffing is a big no-no too, since there always seems to be one character that doesn't want to play ball and fold a hand. It just never feels like you're playing real poker against real people.

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30

Thunderbolt

The great license and the professional players just can’t make for an entertaining title thanks to a weak graphics engine and poor AI.

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25

Game Revolution

A better option is to stay in that comfy office chair and check out the thousands of free poker games on the Internet, most of which have a slicker presentation and interface, anyway.

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20

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Great for players who have absolutely no desire to experience what real poker is like. [Dec 2005, p.132]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes

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

[Anonymous] gave it a10:
Great game better than party poker.

PC R. gave it a9:
Very addictive game, good for practicing before playing for real money. Each player can have their own picture via eye-toy + microphone when playing. Would be good to improve graphics slightly, although this would merely be aesthetic improvement of an already excellent game. Personalisation of character good, but not as good as many other games (e.g. TW Golf). Interesting to notice the game has an age rating of 10+ in the US and 18+ in Europe. I wouldn't let my 10-year old child play it, at least not online - speech is free (swearing and occassional abuse), and no one can sensor the pictures sent via eye-toy camera, plus I'm not too sure on the ethics of teaching 10-year olds how to gamble. Great game overall, will definetely be queuing up for any future releases! Best wishes from Lapland, Finland - Land of the Midnight Sun.

Drew M. gave it an8:
I haven't had any problems doing well in tournaments at all (I've finished in the money in several tournaments and took 2nd in a limit hold 'em) I'm trying to decide whether the game is too easy or if maybe I might be pretty good at poker. Is anyone else finding winning too easy?

[Anonymous] gave it a1:
If you don't play no limit, it is UNBELIEVABLY slow!! If you play no limit the players are all calling stations. This game is terrible!

Josh S. gave it a10:
Really good

Matt Mayo gave it a10:
This game is cool but i need some cheats because it is relly hard to win!

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