Summary
- Release Year: 1985
- Genres: Card & Board Game, Point-and-click, Strategy
- Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX
- Developers: KnightSoft Software
Animated Strip Poker (1985)
Animated Strip Poker is a strip poker game developed by KnightSoft in 1985 for the Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, and MSX. It was one of the first video games to feature animated nudity, and was controversial at the time of its release.
The game is played against a computer opponent, and the goal is to be the first to win all of your opponent’s clothes. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, and the player can choose to play with either a male or female character.
The game has three different modes:
- Normal mode: The player plays against a computer opponent, and the goal is to be the first to win all of your opponent’s clothes.
- Tournament mode: The player plays against a series of computer opponents, and the goal is to win the tournament.
- Practice mode: The player plays against a computer opponent, and the goal is to practice playing the game.
The game’s graphics are simple, but the gameplay is addictive. The game is challenging, and the player must use strategy and skill to win.
Gameplay
The game is played on a 5×5 grid. The player and the computer opponent each have a hand of five cards. The player can choose to bet, raise, or fold. If the player bets or raises, the computer opponent must either call or fold. If the computer opponent calls, the player and the computer opponent each reveal one card. The player with the higher card wins the round, and the loser must remove one item of clothing.
If the player wins a round, they can choose to continue playing or to collect their winnings. If the player collects their winnings, they will receive a number of points based on the number of items of clothing they have won. The player can use these points to purchase new items of clothing for their character.
Controversy
Animated Strip Poker was controversial at the time of its release due to its depiction of nudity. The game was banned in several countries, and was only released in the United States after the publisher agreed to censor the nudity.
Despite the controversy, Animated Strip Poker was a popular game. It was one of the best-selling games for the Commodore 64, and it was ported to several other platforms.
Legacy
Animated Strip Poker is considered to be one of the first video games to feature animated nudity. The game was controversial at the time of its release, but it has since become a cult classic. The game is still played by many people today, and it is considered to be one of the best strip poker games ever made.
Review
Animated Strip Poker is a fun and challenging strip poker game. The graphics are simple, but the gameplay is addictive. The game is challenging, and the player must use strategy and skill to win.
Score: 7/10
Review Score
7/10
