Texas Holdem Poker Pack

Texas Holdem Poker Pack is a poker and card game bundle developed by Summitsoft and offered by Webfoot Technologies focusing on Texas Holdem poker.

Texas Holdem Poker Pack is available for the Nintendo DS only and retails for $64.99.

Texas Holdem Poker Pack Summary

In addition to Texas Holdem mode, Texas Holdem Poker Pack contains eight other card games, all with the same clunky interface and sloppy graphics. Its AI is either typical or sub-par of similar games in this genre and, in fact, many users are able to master and beat the game within two to three hours. The sloppy graphics, which are placed haphazardly on the screen, and substandard music just do not make for an enjoyable gaming experience. Your money is better spent elsewhere. To its credit, the fact that Texas Holdem isn’t the only game that Texas Holdem Poker Pack offers is a bonus, as that does provide a bit of variety and give users a few more hours of game-play.

Our Thoughts on Texas Holdem Poker Pack

After a few hours of playing, even novice poker players will soon be able to predict the AI’s actions in the Texas Holdem mode, thereby rendering this game basically a time-waster for those on the go (or commute). Those wishing to hone their skill or battle against others should definitely look elsewhere, as Texas Holdem Poker Pack has little to offer in that arena. The one place where the game becomes exciting is that if you have a wireless multi-card, you can challenge up to four friends. However, if you’re in close proximity to four friends, why spend all that money rather than just pulling out a deck of cards?

While Texas Holdem Poker Pack also offers eight other card games (such as blackjack, euchre, and hearts) the same disappointing interface and AI is used to handle game play. Thus, after a few hours, we expect most players will be bored of playing. Given a total of nine different card games, we predict no more than 24 hours worth of enjoyable game play.

As even a beginner, low-level poker trainer, the game doesn’t meet the basic requirements. Missing from this game is statistics and player tracking beyond a very low level carried in the “Hall of Fame,” so unless you have a pen & paper handy, you can’t really keep track of your progress and how well you’re doing, or whether you’re improving or not.

As entertainment, the game is only average, but teens might enjoy it.