Poker World

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Poker World is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Playtika Ltd. and was released on August 27, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Poker 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 …

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Audience ScoreBased on 182 reviews

story1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Fun game for poker lovers, providing a simple and engaging poker experience.
Graphics and interface are decent, making it visually appealing for a free game.
Offers a good challenge for players looking to practice their poker skills against AI.

The game is heavily monetized, requiring real money purchases to progress after a certain point.
AI behavior is often unrealistic and appears rigged, leading to frustration among players.
Players report frequent issues with game stability, including crashes and loss of progress.

monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being highly 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.”
- “But I should mention that it seems quite impossible to progress normally without a lot of luck or microtransactions.”
- “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.”
- “So if you think sending thousands of dollars to these people for virtual chips you can gamble away is a good idea, maybe give that some introspection before buying any of the chips they constantly spam you with offers to buy in this advertising-riddled mobile app casino.”
- “But I should mention, that it seems quite impossible to progress normally without a lot of luck or microtransactions.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 port characteristics. The user interface is often described as horrible, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while there are positive aspects to the graphics, they do not meet the standards expected for a PC game.
- “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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the overall quality but criticizing the poker mechanics for feeling overly simplified, likening it to bingo. Overall, while the graphics and presentation are commendable, the gameplay experience may not meet the expectations of traditional poker enthusiasts.
- “The gameplay is fairly good.”
- “All in all, they're doing a good job with the graphics and appearance of their games; but poker gameplay is turned into pure bingo.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is considered lacking compared to the developer's previous title, "Governor of Poker," which features a more engaging narrative and better AI opponents.
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent random freezes that disrupt gameplay and require players to restart matches. Additionally, users report bugs that hinder progress, particularly during leveling up, and criticize the AI for being unintelligent, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, these stability problems contribute to a frustrating gaming environment.
- “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 quite a high probability. There is also no 'hard' reset feature.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often requiring significant time investment to progress. While it may seem straightforward, the repetitive nature of grinding can become monotonous, especially against less skilled opponents.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This sounds easy to beat, but grinding away at a player who plays like a child gets pretty dull.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and graphics are praised for their quality, but the overall poker experience is considered lacking.
- “The music is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “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.”