World Series of Poker Hold’em Legend for iPad. WSOP Continues to lead the way in mobile poker play

World Series of Poker Hold’em Legend for iPad_

World Series of Poker Hold’em Legend for iPad_

World Series of Poker HD for iPad [rating: 4.5/5]

Just under a year ago touchreviews.net reviewed World Series of Poker for the iPhone and iPod Touch. We really enjoyed the game especially the design and seamless online integration. Now the game has been ported to the iPhones younger and bigger brother the iPad.

For the most part the iPhone and iPad versions of the game are identical shifts makes my wonder what took Glu Mobile so long to release this iPad version of the game.

The game certainly does justice to the iPad’s larger screen. The game looks as good, if not better than the iPhones graphics, thanks to the iPads larger screen. From the videos that litter the game as introductions to the various events to the in game graphics and navigation screens the graphics make the game a pleasure to play. Everything is where you would expect it to be and during the game play there are often multiple options to each command you wish to complete.

Texas Hold ‘Em poker is not a difficult game to play, all players are dealt two cards and then five ‘community’ cards are dealt for everyone to share. Between the dealing of each card all the players get the opportunity to place bets depending on how strong you feel your hand is compared to that of your opponents. If you are new to the game there is a detailed help section although it is all text based.

The app will give you a small number of chips each day that you play but should you want to increase your number of chips additional ones can be purchased to increase your pot. However it must be remembered that the app is only for entertainment purposes only, so any money you spend on additional chips cannot be won back!

For the single player the Career Mode is where you will spend most of your time as you attempt to move through the seven locations winning as much virtual money as you can. While for those looking to play against all competitors you have the opportunity to play online against between either 6 or 9 randon players or thanks to the built in Game Center functionality you can play against any of your Game Center friends to see who comes out on top.

The Game Center integration also enables 28 achievements whichs adds additional value for your money. While the app is $4.99, a high price for some, the amount on offer in this app makes it worth while especially for serious poker fans.

The are two slight annoyances with WSOP HD the first is the fact that there are no additinal features in the iPad version of the game, the other is the inclusion of advertisements for some of Glu Mobile’s other games. While they are not overly intrusive it’s a little annoying to see them after paying five dollars for the app.

Pros

  • Looks great on the iPad’s screen
  • Easy to play
  • Game Center integration inc. Online multiplayer

Cons

  • No new features from the iPhone version
  • In game ads

$4.99 (View in iTunes)
Category: Games
Released:Oct 21, 2010
Version:1.0.0
1.0.0
194 MB
Language:English
Seller:Glu Games Inc
© 2010 Glu Mobile
Rated 12+ for the following:
Frequent/Intense Simulated Gambling
Requirements:Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later

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