World Series of Poker

 PSP
Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 5 out of 6
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  1. Modojo
    60
    And hey, you don't have to worry about getting fitted for cement shoes later, am I right? I just wish the presentation was a bit more illustrious.
  2. Game Chronicles
    40
    The graphics are bad, the sound is marginal at best, and worst of all, the gameplay doesn’t feel like Texas Hold ‘Em because of the poor AI.
  3. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    40
    If you're going to buy a PSP poker game, get the other one ("World Poker Tour"). [May 2006, p.95]
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  5. IGN
    33
    There's essentially no reason to pick up World Series of Poker. Scratch that, there is no reason to pick up World Series of Poker. Regardless of the fact that it's a portable version of Hold 'em, Omaha and whatnot, it's still not worth snagging.
  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    30
    Another cynical exploitation of a fad, but hey, at least it's portable. [Dec 2005, p.139]
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  7. PALGN
    30
    A severe disappointment. The AI makes such ridiculous decisions that it feels like the decisions are just made randomly.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 6 out of 22
  1. Yhdgdg
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Better than modern day World Series of poke how ever I did lose £15 to this game I do recommend it but battle of the bracelets is better inBetter than modern day World Series of poke how ever I did lose £15 to this game I do recommend it but battle of the bracelets is better in terms of poker quality… Full Review »
  2. KyleTurner
    Feb 5, 2008
    2
    The graphics are worse than PS1 quality, the core game mechanic is flawed in that AI players don't seem to actually know how to playThe graphics are worse than PS1 quality, the core game mechanic is flawed in that AI players don't seem to actually know how to play poker, and the sound designed can be summed up as a horrendous collection of .wavs that teach you to turn the sound off every time you load the game.

    ONLY play via multiplayer, and even then only if you're somehow all trapped in a pitch black room without a deck of cards.    … Full Review »
  3. TravisP.
    Dec 12, 2006
    1
    This is by far the worst game I've had to endure in my lifetime. I have been playing poker for 15 years and I spend countless hours This is by far the worst game I've had to endure in my lifetime. I have been playing poker for 15 years and I spend countless hours watching WSOP on TV. I feel I'm experienced enough to qualify my remarks just from my experiences in casinos. First off voices and/or little sayings during gameplay is irritating. Secondly and most importantly, the "AI" in the game is a joke. I have lost count on how many times I've gone all in before the flop with pocket aces and the computer calls me with only a 7/2 off suit. Sure enough a 7 7 2 drops and I lose. This is not an isolated incodent by far. I have watched "the pros" in the game make the most irresponsible calls that they themselves would never make. I've also noticed that the computer rarely if ever stays in if you do bet megarly to try to generate some chips in the pot. The computer plays as if it already knows the outcome and the only way to bypass the BS is to constantly save after each hand won (which are few and far between). The graphics are alright which is why I gave it as high a rating as I did, but otherwise I suggest taking your $20 and flushing it down the toilet...that way you can end your misery quicker. All in all...WSOP 2005 sucks!!!!!!!… Full Review »
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