World Championship Poker 2: Featuring Howard Lederer

 PSP
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. BonusStage
    82
    The long-time problems that do and will always hold gambling videogames down still exist here, mainly the fact that human emotion and reaction cannot be duplicated and gambling with fake money isn’t always satisfying when you can pull a real game together with your friends, but with all elements considered there simply isn’t a better videogame simulation of the popular card game to be found.
  2. eToychest
    80
    It’s a solid package with tons of content, and it is very successful at giving players lots of options for playing poker.
  3. GameSpot
    75
    World Championship Poker 2's offline play is the best you'll find amid this year's competition, and the online play is still pretty engaging.
  5. GameZone
    75
    Delivers a solid and challenging PSP game that fans of all things poker will gladly take along with them.
  6. Worth Playing
    75
    It doesn't perfectly replicate the poker experience enough to immerse you in the game, but if you are a poker fan, WCP2 should definitely be a title to consider, with its 14 different variants, online capability, and decent replay value.
  7. Game Chronicles
    73
    The poker engine is solid, the A.I. above average, and all of your favorite poker variations are here for the playing.
  8. Play.tm
    73
    One of the best poker games of the year on PSP.
  9. GameSpy
    70
    The game's impressive A.I. and variety of gameplay will keep players coming back for more, even with its noticeable flaws.
  10. PSX Extreme
    70
    The best poker video game available for home consoles. Sure, it'd be nice if the presentation were flashier, and if the game offered more configuration options, but the poker itself is damn near perfect. That's what matters most.
  11. My Gamer
    70
    But, why does the PSP version of World Championship Poker 2 cost more than the PS2 version of World Championship Poker 2?
  12. IGN
    65
    It certainly falls short on some of the presentation points, like its minimalist character creator and restrictive Career mode options, but its AI and fairly cool RPG elements make it stand out from the portable crowd a bit.
  13. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    60
    Lots of variety with some interesting touches but it's still just poker, only without the banter, gambling and beer. [May 2007, p.89]
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  14. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    The simple infrastructure multiplayer adds some replay value, but overall this port is poorly thought out. [Mar 2006, p.97]
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  15. GamesRadar+
    50
    The slow pace, poor voice-overs and lack of handheld convenience lends WCP2 a strong sense of "thank god it's over" whenever it's time to switch off the PSP - and no game should ever do that.
  16. PSM Magazine
    50
    Within the first few seconds of this game you know you are in well-worn territory. [Sep 2006, p.86]
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  17. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    Admirable in its variety and scope but in terms of presentation and technical execution it's a bad beat.
  18. AceGamez
    40
    It isn't a terrible game, but neither is it a good one. For those wanting to play a game of poker without the hassle of dealing cards or finding friends to play against then this game is an adequate substitute.
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Awards & Rankings

52
#52 Best PSP Game of 2005
22
#22 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
43
#43 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
2.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 14 out of 18
  1. BrianBurch
    Dec 17, 2008
    5
    I thought I had a bad copy of the game because of the freezing, so I went and bought a second copy. Now I'm just mad that I wasted twiceI thought I had a bad copy of the game because of the freezing, so I went and bought a second copy. Now I'm just mad that I wasted twice the money when I could have read this message board. It's sooo much fun... when it works. I love all the different games, but can't stand being unable to finish a 50 man tmnt. Despite the obvious heartbreak I experience every hour, I continue to play it. It's that much fun, and that frustrating. Please someone make this game without the flaws.… Full Review »
  2. DonP.
    Mar 18, 2008
    0
    Clearly, Crave Entertainment could care less that they have developed a game that you cannot complete a 200 or 300 player tournament. More Clearly, Crave Entertainment could care less that they have developed a game that you cannot complete a 200 or 300 player tournament. More than a dozen times I have made it into the final 20 as the chip leader (or in the top 10), and the game stops. All attempts to contact Crave have been unsuccessful.… Full Review »
  3. MasterL.
    Oct 13, 2007
    1
    This is game freezes too often making it useless and takes away any desire to play. Very frustrating. I hope Crave Entertainment takes this This is game freezes too often making it useless and takes away any desire to play. Very frustrating. I hope Crave Entertainment takes this problem and their consumers seriously and credits thier consumers for an upgrade version of this game.… Full Review »
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