Puzzle Poker

About

"Puzzle Poker" is a casual game with a poker theme, designed by the creator of "The Incredible Machine." It features four types of games: Chips Mania, Casual, Challenging, and Unlimited Time, each offering a unique level of difficulty. The objective is to slide poker cards to make the best combinations before the timer runs out, with options to cash in early for bonus chips and use hints strategically. The game includes Steam achievements and online top scores.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Puzzle Poker offers a unique and enjoyable twist on traditional poker mechanics, making it a fun and addictive experience.
The game features multiple modes, including timed and untimed options, allowing players to choose their preferred pace and strategy.
The developer is responsive to player feedback, making improvements to the game based on community suggestions.

The game suffers from technical limitations, such as a fixed resolution and lack of graphical options, which detracts from the overall experience on modern PCs.
Gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive over time, with limited depth and engagement for players seeking a more complex experience.
Many players have reported frustration with certain achievements being nearly impossible to obtain, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the lack of resolution options and minimal visual presentation, likening it to outdated titles. While a few players found the graphics acceptable and enjoyable, many felt they were mediocre and lacking in animation compared to classic games. Overall, the visual experience is seen as underwhelming, overshadowed by better aspects like music and gameplay.
- “Good graphics, music is okay, and loads of fun.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “While the artwork itself is mediocre and might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
- “Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids had more advanced animation and visuals than this game does.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as jazzy and generally enjoyable, providing a relaxing atmosphere, though some users find it monotonous and prefer the option to adjust audio settings. While the graphics are considered good for a low-cost card game, the sound effects can be annoying to some players. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, but there are mixed feelings about its repetitiveness.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Good graphics, music is okay, and loads of fun.”
- “Graphics are what you'd expect, music is jazzy, sounds are annoying.”
- “Not expecting FOV sliders or 4K textures or anything in a $3 card game, but the current options menu is windowed/full-screen and two audio sliders (to get rid of the monotonous music or the sound effects).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted improvements in the grinding aspect of the game, particularly praising the developers for reducing the difficulty of achievements, making them more attainable. However, some still feel that significant grinding is required for certain in-game tasks, such as accumulating chips or completing challenges.
- “Chasing achievements requires grinding a thousand hands or a million chips.”
- “I appreciate that the dev listened to players and made the achievements less grindy (and no longer impossible).”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features a clever mechanic that makes it a fun, budget-friendly experience. However, some users feel that it can become shallow and repetitive over time.
- “Gameplay feels a little shallow after a while.”
- “The good: like all of the best card games, this is a fun, budget-priced time waster with a simple but clever mechanic.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”