World Series of Poker

 PSP
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
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  1. TerryB.
    Oct 5, 2005
    9
    This is a great game for poker fans. The graphics are solid, the sound is just ok, but it's poker, we don't play for the sound effects. AI is solid and plays both smart and less skilled players. The rewards are soso and sometimes distract from the game when you just want to move onto the next hand. If you're not a poker fan this title won't do alot for you. But for a This is a great game for poker fans. The graphics are solid, the sound is just ok, but it's poker, we don't play for the sound effects. AI is solid and plays both smart and less skilled players. The rewards are soso and sometimes distract from the game when you just want to move onto the next hand. If you're not a poker fan this title won't do alot for you. But for a portable system this title works very well. Online play is good and depends mainly on who is online when you log in. My only real complaints about the game are that you can't speed up the action in the omaha style matches, which makes them slow and tedious. My other complaint is that because it's trying to show the whole table at once with 4-9 players at a time you really don't get much chance to "read" your opponents. Most of the time you're just playing hunches and hoping for the best. the big names in the game, like Chris Fergusen does add some nice touches. I was thrilled the first time I eliminated him at the final table. But 90% of the time you don't even notice they're there until near the end of the series. Best advice for newer players, try to win big during your first table then fold any hand not rock solid til you get into the final tables and know you're in the money. If you like poker and are looking for a good game on the go that doesn't require reflexes and keen eyesight, this title is very solid.… Expand
  2. TenakaL.
    Sep 20, 2005
    8
    Great game, online is superb, love it to bits. one of the best psp games if you ask me.
  3. JohnnyA.
    Sep 23, 2005
    9
    This game is awesome!!!. Very intense and for those poker lovers, this is a must have. It almost feels as if your at the table in real time. This came is super fun and should be checked out. You will not be disappointed.
  4. KippH.
    Sep 24, 2005
    8
    This is a great game. I disagree with some professional reviews that the AI is poor, it is actually very good. Some loose players, some tight players. Some dumb players, some smart players. It's production quality isnt that great, like graphics, player voices and reactions. But all in all, it is a really fun game of poker.
  5. AndrewB.
    Jul 24, 2006
    8
    I read the professional reviews after I had already purchased the game. I must say that the reviews are missing the point. While the game does in fact lack heavily in the graphics and sound department, it is a solid poker experience. I truly doubt that anyone who even thought about picking up this game did so to see spectacular graphics and hear quality sound. I'm certain that they I read the professional reviews after I had already purchased the game. I must say that the reviews are missing the point. While the game does in fact lack heavily in the graphics and sound department, it is a solid poker experience. I truly doubt that anyone who even thought about picking up this game did so to see spectacular graphics and hear quality sound. I'm certain that they did so to enjoy a relatively realistic poker experience on the go - and this game delivers. As mentioned in other user reviews, the AI varies from poor players to great players, and in that way it does a good job of simulating a true table. Not every single player you ever play with will be highly experienced and make the best decisions all the time, if the game ran that way how much fun would that be?… Expand
  6. MariosP.
    Dec 12, 2005
    9
    Professional reviews of this game are completely ridiculous -- they miss the point of the game by such a wide mark that it's obvious that none of them have ever played a game of poker in their life. Graphics? Sound? Who cares! AI slightly off? So what! This is a great game for the aspiring poker player -- especially begineer to intermediate -- it will hone your skills at the basic Professional reviews of this game are completely ridiculous -- they miss the point of the game by such a wide mark that it's obvious that none of them have ever played a game of poker in their life. Graphics? Sound? Who cares! AI slightly off? So what! This is a great game for the aspiring poker player -- especially begineer to intermediate -- it will hone your skills at the basic level until you can go for it online -- sometimes I simply cannot understand how a 'niche' game can be reviewed by mainstream reviewers more used to playing FIFA, Tiger and Shoot-em-Ups! Its a poker game for the poker-nut -- simple -- and a good job it does to!… Expand
  7. 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 in terms of poker quality

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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