Virtual poker games are so
addictive that they even take you to the edge of your seat in almost every
session that you’ll have. The likes of Zynga, Texas HoldEm and Poker Palace may
have been in Facebook for quite some time giving social gaming thrills to
enthusiasts, but there are many Poker-formatted games that are stealing an
ample amount of lightning from these big three. Five-O Poker is the better
version of the three. This ChikiGaming-developed game technically gives you
five tries to your big win.
Gameplay
Same Poker rules apply but this
time there are several twist that you would consider for you to master this
game. This five-card draw, five-card stud game is unique compared to the
aforementioned games. On the start of the game, you will have five hands with
only one card in each hand. You goal is to create the best poker hands possible
(in all of the five card hands) with the dealer taking turns of giving cards to
each player. You can also view two cards from the dealer (top deck) so you
could take on strategies beforehand. First four cards in every hand will be
visible to your opponent; likewise your opponent could also view your four face-up
cards. The last card will be dealt face down, this will then give you the
element of surprise in the game.
Of course, the column with best
card combination wins and player with most winning hands wins the game.
User Interface
The whole user interface is
spring clean. It’s very simple and minimalistic. Upon the start of the game,
you’ll have a few hurdles figuring out what to do. However, after the dealer starts
giving cards, it’ll be easy to go around the app. The game is also backed-up
with FAQs from the developers.
A chat feature is integrated with
player statistics visible in the virtual table – that’s how convenient the game
will get to your fingertips. Betting and loading your virtual table is just a
walk in the park. And just like any other games, you’ll be receiving a gift if
you visit in a daily basis (in-app purchases are also available). Plus, you
could easily share your stats online with a Facebook built-in feature.
Pros and Cons
If you’re expecting a bizarre
poker experience, this may not be your thing. Five:O Poker only offers simple
entertainment for those times you’ll have to commute in a train. However, you
may get addicted to it like many of its users do. In bad light, a game be
forfeited if you won’t do anything within before the prompt timer ends. The
option to connect to Facebook when starting the app is also a bit distracting.
What I love is the selection
between the Classic and Pro mode upon opening the app. Likewise, the new user
experience that it offers compared to any other poker apps is also a breath of
fresh air. Multiplayer features are also rewarding and most off all, you can’t
track the time when you’re playing with this app – it’s “bubblegum pop”
addictive.
