Each one plays their hands a certain way, and they’ll always go through the same basic motions, so it’s fairly easy to telegraph each player and what they’re going to do. The main problem with the actual poker in Night at the Inventory is the fact that since you’re always playing as the unnamed fifth, you’re always playing against the same four opponents, and they’re a telling bunch. Now it’s obvious that because of its sarcastic nature and cheap price, Telltale wasn’t aiming for this to be taken as a serious poker game, but as one it must be judged.

Here’s the catch though, the poker itself isn’t all that much fun. 'Here’s the catch though, the poker itself isn’t all that much fun.' Not only does it make the characters instantly more recognizable, but it also makes the detail in their designs stick out immensely. It’s an interesting design choice, as each character model features a different art style than the next, but one that works vibrantly well at the same time. The cleaned up visuals mix decidedly well with the character models, each of which looks much like they’re actual in-game counterpart. The inventory is a classy joint, much resembling a gentleman’s club and is rendered in some pretty impressive visuals. You play as an unnamed fifth in a high stakes poker game being held at the Inventory, a laid back and off the beaten path hangout for video game characters who aren’t “on the clock” in their respective game universes. Even with its stellar cast, the game is incredibly thin, it feels like playing a game of poker, but with those friends who have one joke and use it over.and over.and over. The bad? It’s going to get old really fast. The good news? Telltale Games’ Poker Night at the Inventory is really friggin’ cheap. Strongbad? Now that’s poker I can get behind. Poker with the Heavy from Team Fortress 2 along with Tycho from Penny Arcade, Max from Sam and Max and Strongbad from well.

Yeah, it’s fun to play with your buddies and all, but come on, watching people play cards? Count me out. I don’t get the whole poker craze that’s swept the nation over the last few years. Poker Night at the Inventory - Cheat Happens Game Review

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