Poker Academy V2 (Win/Mac)
by POKERSOFT, LLC
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Video Game Reviews of Poker Academy V2 (Win/Mac)
Customer Review: After much research, I went with Poker Academy V2.....
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was in the market for poker software, I sifted through dozens of online reviews. I considered price, game play, AI of computer opponents and online play. Poker Academy was far and away my first choice, but I also bought EAGLE GAMES Tournament Poker, because I found it for a great price. Although EGTP is good, in my opinion, it doesn't compare to Poker Academy. The AI isn't nearly as strong and there is no online option. The computer opponents in PA are very challenging and the format is great. There are many ongoing statistical categories which break down your playing style and tendencies. The feature that really seperates PA from the rest is the online game play. This alone is well worth the purchase price! You can play both ring games and tournaments for the PA currency, which is called PAX. The great thing about this is that you have to earn every cent of PAX. You aren't given anything to start, so you must either win or place high in games/tournaments to earn it. Games vary from .05/.10 games, up to $50 tournaments. There are roughly anywhere from 40 - 80 members at Poker Academy Online at any given time, so there's always a game to be had. Because PAX is paid out in very realistic amounts (approx. $35 for a tournament win of 10 people,) it really feels like you're playing with real money. This fact causes me to appreciate the "currency" much more than I would if I could go to the cashier and instantly grab another $1,000 every 5 minutes. I really can't praise this game enough, and I haven't seen anything else (especially for under $18) that comes anywhere close to Poker Academy V2. Career mode in a future edition would really put PA over the top, but it's terrific as it stands. I highly recommend it.Customer Review: The best poker program by a fourth street.
Summary: 2 Stars
I received this a couple of days ago. Mine arrived in the mail very quickly, but without the booklet that contained the activation code, but if this happens and you get in touch with the Poker Academy customer support, they will quickly get it sorted out and supply you with a code.
Without any doubt at all this is the best software package for Texas Hold'em, either in this version, or in the more expensive Pro version, that there is out there. Hands down. By a mile. I have played a bit with one or two other programs, but this one is far superior in every respect, and the online Poker Academy site is also a very valuable resource.
The design and layout of the tables is far superior to nearly all of the online poker rooms that I have seen, with all the information you need or want neatly displayed without clutter or visual distractions. The artificial intelligence powered players are terrific, and there is all kinds of extra statistical stuff to help you out.
Quite frankly it is hard to see how anyone who really wants to develop Hold'em skills can be without this tool. In the regular version (this one) you get an only slightly stripped down version of the rather expensive Pro version for a very reasonable price--but without some of the more esoteric refinements that the average person would not want or need. Would make a great Xmas or birthday gift for any poker player in your family who does not have it already, or for anyone who has a laptop and would like to become a poker addict.
The tables look great, especially in the online tournaments, on my widescreen monitor, which is perfect for the game. Or if you want to put together a dedicated machine for poker practice, it will run on a laptop with a 800 mhz chip speed, which you can now pick up these days for less than half the price of the latest laptops, and take it with you anywhere. (Of course, if you already have a laptop ignore this.)
Just terrific.
*** Please note that this review should have a five star rating, but for some reason Amazon will not allow corrections to a star rating when editing a review. Strange, but true.
Customer Review: Great poker
Summary: 5 Stars
PA is a wonderful program. The AI opponents are good and programmable so you can play aggressive players or passive players or erratice players or make tables that are combinations of all of these styles. However what puts PA over the top is the on-line aspect. Playing PA on-line, no money is at stake but people are rated according to their success, so there is something to make people play seriously. There are thousands of people from all over the world playing at PA and it is a really fun poker community. I have played thousands of hands with real players ranging from scary good to rank beginners. I beleive I have improved over this time, but I know I've had a great time as well.Customer Review: Pokibot scam
Summary: 4 Stars
Poker Academy is a great way to improve your game. V2 is well worth the extra money. One very Big word of warning! Do not purchase the so called addon called online pokibot. It is a scam, and you will waste a lot of money. This program has nothing to do with the developers of Poker Academy, (even they are trying to trace these people without much success). Online pokibot is full of bugs, it will not even raise preflop, and if you contact support, you will receive no reply. Oh! and forget about a refund, they only accept paypal as payment, and as a few of you are aware, paypal has a strict policy against chargebacks. Paypay will tell you that your purchase is classed as VIRTUAL, whatever that means. Maybe they will let us pay with virtual money? If any of you are non believers, try the poker academy forum. Anyway, Poker Academy is a great tool. ENJOY!Customer Review: PA2 is simply the best
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used pretty much every decent poker package out there and Poker Academy 2 is by far the best. Their online structure with tiered ring tables and player ratings makes for better online poker than any I've experienced for real money (Stars, Party, etc)...
This has not only entertained me greatly, but it's improved an already pretty good poker game.
And as for support... It's the best I've ever found for any software. The developers play with us online and are constantly taking suggestions on the forum. They're continually making the game better and listening to feedback. If you ever need to move an install to another PC, they're very responsive and helpful.
(SandMan)