Poker Academy V2 (Win/Mac)
by POKERSOFT, LLC
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Video Game Reviews of Poker Academy V2 (Win/Mac)
Customer Review: Slowdown, ugh
Summary: 3 Stars
Poker Academy runs well on any half-way modern Mac, but I originally bought this game as a present for my parents who are using a very servicable but very old iMac G3 400 Mhz. Unfortunately while some sites list this as within the system requirements the box clearly says 800 Mhz.
Now, don't get me wrong, it runs. Just not very well. Poker Academy is a Java application, and the overhead of that as opposed to a pure Objective C application means that low end configurations need considerable RAM to run at even acceptable speeds.
Moreover, long sessions seem to slow this game down like nobody's business. While the game is peppy for the first few dozen hands, a table that has lasted past 50 hands will experience major slowdown on a low end system. Maxing out the RAM to 1 GB managed to forestall the slowdown until the 100 hands mark, but eventually, no matter how much RAM you have, if you have a low end processor the game will eventually turn into a festival of spinning beachballs that takes 10-15 minutes to deal out a single hand. Not acceptable by any stretch of the imagination.
If you like Poker, and if you have a modern system (take those system requirements seriously), this is a very nice game for a very affordable price. I hope the developers eventually port the game to a native binary though, as that would doubtlessly make it run better on the low end systems.
Customer Review: This is just a starter edition.
Summary: 4 Stars
Buyers should know that this software prompts to upgrade to a Pro version. I'm not sure which version these reviews are covering.Customer Review: Fun and safe for the most part.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been playing Poker Academy V2 (PA) for close to a year now and it has been teaching me a lot. My game was extremely bumpy at first, but I'm learning more and more the longer I play and I've had my share of bad beats. Once installed, it's a great software because it costs nothing to play and offers online action with other both domestic and international PA players. The PA Ratings gives you something to strive for and motivates you to chase the PAX leaders. You see, PAX is the play "money" system PA is based on, that you earn by playing Freerolls, as mentioned in other reviews. Once you have up to $50 in PAX, you're on your own to increase your Bankroll in various Sit and Go tournaments as well as No Limit / Limit Ring tables and PA Pro purchasers can set up custom Scheduled Tournaments with bigger Payouts too. At the time of this review, there's only one glitch I've encountered since the creators recently upgraded the software which is my PAX Bankroll not syncing with my PAX Account, but I've looked past this since that's a very minute thing and will probably be fixed with future software updates. One important option I left out is that PA gives the ability to customize games and players so you can practice offline as well. I can only hope PA comes out with other poker games like 5/7-Card Stud, Omaha, or even Razz. ty, gg, and gl !Customer Review: pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
This games did just what it advertized, it teaches. It is a well designed game and will not disapiont if you are a sudent of Texas Hold'em. Customer Review: Great Entertainment
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I now have our own copies of this program. We play online with players from all over the world. A lot of French, Brits & Aussies mostly. The best part of course is that there is no real money involved although the competion in the tourmanents can be very intense. A great way to hone your game. Highly recommended.