Pure Hold'em

A stunning recreation of the world's most popular poker game, Pure Hold'em captures the spirit of the big tournaments with slick presentation, an intuitive interface and great multiplayer options.

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"Pure Hold'em" is a poker game that lets you progress through six tables of increasing difficulty, starting at the Jokers table and working your way up to the Aces and Masters tables in the VIP penthouse. You can buy into games using earned credits, play your blinds, or go all in to win the pot. The higher the stakes, the bigger the potential winnings, with the goal of becoming a high roller in the world of poker.

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Reviews

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features stunning high-resolution graphics that enhance the poker experience and evoke the feeling of being in a real casino.
It offers a fun and casual poker experience, suitable for both online and offline play.
The game is well put together for the most part, providing an enjoyable experience for casual gamers.

The game suffers from severe connectivity issues, with many players unable to connect to servers or play online, limiting the experience to AI opponents.
There are significant performance problems on PC, with reports of slow gameplay and freezing issues during matches.
In-game purchases for chips are required to play, which many players feel is a cash grab and detracts from the overall value of the game.

monetization
10 mentions
10 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for heavily relying on in-game purchases, particularly for chips and card styles, which many players view as a cash grab. Additionally, the purchasing process is reported to be broken, and the overall experience is marred by slow gameplay and ineffective purchases.
- “~ offers in-game purchases for card styles, chips, and more”
- “This game is all about in-game purchases of chips, just like Zynga on Facebook.”
- “Overall, it's just a cash grab in my opinion.”
- “The purchasing process for in-game purchases is broken.”
graphics
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their high resolution and visual appeal, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of a real casino atmosphere. However, some users note that if 3D graphics are not a priority, there are free alternatives with more features available. Overall, the game's graphics stand out positively compared to other poker games.
- “Unlike many other poker games, this one has nice, high-res graphics which are easy on the eyes.”
- “Pure Hold'em's stunning graphics take me back to the feeling of being in a real casino in Macau.”
- “I like the graphics in the game.”
- “If you want to play poker with a mouse and don't need the 3D graphics, there are better options for free with more features.”
music
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its appealing quality, with many users highlighting its nice and chilled vibe, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music is nice and chilled.”
- “The music looks great.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing during gameplay, particularly when it's the player's turn, both online and offline. While some users have experienced temporary relief from these freezes after reinstalling the game, the problem often recurs.
- “The game always freezes when it's my turn, both online and offline.”
- “Jesus Christ, I can finally 'call' for once now without freezing after reinstalling, but then it freezes again.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the performance issues in the game have largely been resolved, indicating a significant improvement in optimization.
- “However, the performance issues have pretty much been addressed.”