Poker World
- August 27, 2017
- Playtika Ltd.
- 250h median play time
Get on SteamPoker World is brought to you by the makers of Governor of Poker. In this great offline poker game, you're battling and bluffing your way through several continents and famous poker cities. Ever played poker in Macau? Or visited the majestic Monaco casino? Or went all in in the Bellagio in Las Vegas? This is your chance. And you'll play poker with only one goal: to become the best poker player in …
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Fun game for poker lovers, providing a decent single-player experience.
- Graphics and interface are decent, making it visually appealing.
- Offers a good challenge for players who enjoy poker strategy.
- Heavily monetized with paywalls, requiring real money to progress after initial levels.
- AI behavior is often unrealistic and seems rigged, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Lack of multiplayer options and poor tournament payout structures diminish the overall experience.
- monetization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being predatory, with players facing constant ads and pressure to purchase in-game chips through microtransactions. Many users feel that the game is designed to encourage spending, making it difficult to progress without investing real money, despite being labeled as free-to-play. Overall, the consensus is to avoid spending money on this game due to its aggressive monetization tactics.
“I do not mind in-game purchases on supposedly free games, but you shouldn't need to purchase these in order to even just play the game.”
“When a game is full of microtransactions, where chips are needed to play against AI opponents, I see plenty of motive to set the AI up for wins.”
“Plus you're tortured by constant ads to buy chips - of course with such miserable tournament payouts you'll need them sooner or later.”
“As the AI eats all your chips, there is a very 'convenient' button so that you can buy more with in-app purchases.”
“But I should mention that it seems quite impossible to progress normally without a lot of luck or microtransactions.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the top-notch visuals and appealing layout, while others criticize the poor quality 2D visuals and mobile app porting that fails to meet PC standards. The user interface is often described as horrible, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while there are positive aspects, many users find the graphics lacking in depth and quality.
“Graphics are top notch too!”
“Graphics are great.”
“The graphics and layout of the game I really like.”
“Horrible UI, abysmal visuals, dumb bots, random progression wipes; there is nothing really redeeming about this game.”
“Pretending for a moment this isn't the evil of cancer manifesting itself on Steam with the intention of exploiting and entrapping PC gamers into gambling and debt, it's a mobile app ported to PC, with locked resolution and poor quality 2D visuals, so it doesn't meet the standards for a PC game.”
“Graphics are simple.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features minimal storytelling, with most of the focus on gameplay mechanics. While there is a narrative present, it is not as engaging or well-developed as in other titles from the same developer, such as the "Governor of Poker" series.
“Only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
“There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
“Story?”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on mechanics rather than narrative, with some reviews noting that while there is a story, it takes a backseat to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the graphics and overall presentation, but some feel that the poker elements have been overly simplified, likening them to bingo. Overall, the gameplay is considered fairly good.
“The gameplay is fairly good.”
“There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
“The game focuses solely on gameplay, lacking any narrative elements.”
“While there is a story, the majority of the game is heavily centered on gameplay mechanics.”
“Overall, the graphics and appearance are impressive, but the poker gameplay feels more like pure bingo.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is often perceived as tedious and repetitive, with some players finding it excessively long and dull. While it may seem manageable at first, the experience can become frustrating, especially when competing against less skilled opponents.
“It can be a bit grindy at times, but it's part of the experience.”
“Grinding can feel long and tedious, but it adds depth to the game.”
“You'll definitely need a second life for all the grinding involved.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This sounds easy to beat, but grinding away at a player that plays like a child gets pretty dull.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent random freezes that disrupt gameplay and force players to repeat matches. Additionally, users report bugs that hinder progress, particularly during leveling up, and criticize the AI's performance as unintelligent, further detracting from the overall experience.
“Freezes so randomly and so annoyingly; the worst part is that you probably have to repeat the whole match again. The AI is just easily fooled sometimes.”
“The game is buggy as hell and generally too slow to make enough money to participate in tournaments. If you consistently lose in the higher challenges, it forces you to buy in-game money with real money.”
“The game freezes every time I level up. There is no online (multiplayer) mode, the poker AI is unintelligent, and computer players hit their hand on the river with a surprisingly high probability. Additionally, there is no 'hard' reset feature.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and graphics are praised for their quality, but the overall poker experience is considered lacking.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, adding to the immersive atmosphere.”
