World Series of Poker

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 7 out of 15
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  1. Next Level Gaming
    84
    If you have the PS2 and the EyeToy, you and your opponents can actually set your cameras up so you can see each other while you play; just like you were sitting at the table at Hannah's Casino. That is very cool.
  2. GameSpot
    68
    With a license as big as the World Series, you'd hope for something more than a merely competent poker title.
  3. GameZone
    65
    I wasn’t expecting a revolution from a poker game, but it would’ve been nice to have at least one unique and/or standout feature outside of the create-a-player mode.
  5. Game Chronicles
    64
    A decent online poker game.
  6. PSX Extreme
    60
    World Series of Poker, while delivering solid table action, just doesn't deliver the superstars and televised gloss that people are going to want out of a game carrying the WSOP license.
  7. DarkStation
    50
    Who says you can't play poker all by yourself. The game allows you do do just that, but one misses out on one key ingredient to the poker game - the bluff.
  8. PSM Magazine
    50
    The graphics are pretty awful. This is cheap, but not cheap enough. [Dec 2005, p.110]
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  9. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    50
    Another attempt to cash in on poker's current online renaissance. But with no cash and terrible graphics it's a bum-deal. [Apr 2006, p.108]
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  10. Cheat Code Central
    40
    It looks terrible with its blocky graphics and herky jerky animation. The poker gameplay is about as average as you can get. There are better, more realistic poker games available on the net for free.
  11. The Sydney Morning Herald
    40
    This is a very random game of poker that wouldn't stand up to any real scrutiny. Thankfully, you can play human opponents online.
  12. IGN
    35
    Aside from the World Series of Poker name and Lon's voice, this game has nothing to do with poker's ultimate event and even fails to compete with poker products of comparable or lesser price. Nuts!
  13. PSW Magazine UK
    30
    Many of the games feel very unfair and almost calculated in the way they contrive to make you lose. Trying to outwit opponents by bluffing is a big no-no too, since there always seems to be one character that doesn't want to play ball and fold a hand. It just never feels like you're playing real poker against real people.
  14. Thunderbolt
    30
    The great license and the professional players just can’t make for an entertaining title thanks to a weak graphics engine and poor AI.
  15. Game Revolution
    25
    A better option is to stay in that comfy office chair and check out the thousands of free poker games on the Internet, most of which have a slicker presentation and interface, anyway.
  16. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    20
    Great for players who have absolutely no desire to experience what real poker is like. [Dec 2005, p.132]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. shootingstars99
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Fun poker game on the Playstation 2! It has a robust career mode where you can create a characters and have them manage their money forFun poker game on the Playstation 2! It has a robust career mode where you can create a characters and have them manage their money for tournament buy ins for many different variations of poker such as Omaha, 7 Card Stud, 5 Card Draw and the legendary No Limit Texas Hold 'Em. While there are quick play and online modes, the main draw to this one is the career mode, and just how in depth it gets with your winnings and placings and managing your earnings. Great fun for all into competitive gambling.… Full Review »
  2. PCR.
    Jul 28, 2006
    9
    Very addictive game, good for practicing before playing for real money. Each player can have their own picture via eye-toy + microphone when Very addictive game, good for practicing before playing for real money. Each player can have their own picture via eye-toy + microphone when playing. Would be good to improve graphics slightly, although this would merely be aesthetic improvement of an already excellent game. Personalisation of character good, but not as good as many other games (e.g. TW Golf). Interesting to notice the game has an age rating of 10+ in the US and 18+ in Europe. I wouldn't let my 10-year old child play it, at least not online - speech is free (swearing and occassional abuse), and no one can sensor the pictures sent via eye-toy camera, plus I'm not too sure on the ethics of teaching 10-year olds how to gamble. Great game overall, will definetely be queuing up for any future releases! Best wishes from Lapland, Finland - Land of the Midnight Sun.… Full Review »
  3. DrewM.
    Dec 28, 2005
    8
    I haven't had any problems doing well in tournaments at all (I've finished in the money in several tournaments and took 2nd in a I haven't had any problems doing well in tournaments at all (I've finished in the money in several tournaments and took 2nd in a limit hold 'em) I'm trying to decide whether the game is too easy or if maybe I might be pretty good at poker. Is anyone else finding winning too easy?… Full Review »
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