World Championship Poker

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Crave
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2004
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60

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: From Texas Hold'em to Seven-Card Stud and Omaha High-Low, poker is being played by an estimated 50 to 70 million people worldwide, and tournament action can be found on television almost every night of the week. With World Championship Poker, Crave puts players in the fast and freewheelingFrom Texas Hold'em to Seven-Card Stud and Omaha High-Low, poker is being played by an estimated 50 to 70 million people worldwide, and tournament action can be found on television almost every night of the week. With World Championship Poker, Crave puts players in the fast and freewheeling world of high-stakes poker on their own next generation console and handheld system. Features over 18 different poker games, including Texas Hold’em, Five Card Draw and Pineapple. Poker tutorials, as well as hints and tips on strategy. Six tournament locations, ranging from a TV studio to a Mississippi riverboat. Fully customizable characters with over 80 different options to mold a player’s look. Multi-Player via GameSpy. Eye-Toy support for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system as well as text and voice chat support. [Crave]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Cheat Code Central
    70
    The online play itself is great. It's unpredictable, challenging and enthralling. It's here that you will practice your voodoo of mind reading and psychological profiling.
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  2. PSX Extreme
    70
    I wish the presentation were more exciting, particularly the graphics, which could possibly put poker newbies to sleep before the first hand is over, but the game makes up for that shortcoming (somewhat) thanks to its deep selection of poker variants and tournaments.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    As a bargain-priced take on what you're seeing on TV, this one rates as an off-suited pair - something to play with, but don't bet the mortgage on it. [Feb 2005, p.80]
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  4. PSX Nation
    60
    Poker videogames need either brilliant Artificial Intelligence for offline single-player games or excellent online modes that factor in human fallibility for multiplayer competition. World Championship Poker lacks the former, and the latter isn’t up to the standard of online poker websites.
  5. Game Chronicles
    60
    Thanks to solid gameplay, realistic AI, value pricing and especially the unique online features – Host Migration, persistent funds, EyeToy and USB headset support – World Championship Poker can proudly stand near the top of the bargain bin.
  6. netjak
    40
    I don't see why Crave decided to just stick with twelve variants of poker and not include other variations which could have added weeks of replay value to the game.
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  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    30
    Why can't you have more than six players at a table? [March 2005, p.95]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. HerbB.
    Nov 15, 2004
    10
    Best poker game ever, just like being at the WSP !
  2. CoryG.
    Dec 14, 2004
    10
    This game is sweet.
  4. Gamesoc
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuughes
  5. Sam4027064258l
    Jan 31, 2005
    9
    I love it and the playing with guys online is awesome.
  6. BobN.
    Feb 27, 2005
    8
    Better than most computer games, but A.I. doesn't have the players play very smart, even at the highest level.
  7. AndrewC.
    Dec 25, 2004
    8
    It's a pretty good game. However, the player gets outdrawn on the last card way too often. Some of it is a part of the game, but it It's a pretty good game. However, the player gets outdrawn on the last card way too often. Some of it is a part of the game, but it knocks my rating down a little bit.… Expand
  8. ChrisN.
    Mar 30, 2005
    0
    This is quite possibly the most boring game ever - and I am a huge poker fan. The AI is terrible - Hold on to your hats...I think he's This is quite possibly the most boring game ever - and I am a huge poker fan. The AI is terrible - Hold on to your hats...I think he's gonna check again!… Expand