Telltale Texas Hold'em (2005)

Platforms: Win
Where to get it: My Abandonware

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How it feels

A blend of poker strategy and light narrative, played at a relaxed, conversational pace with typical early 2000s Telltale charm.

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About

Released in 2005 for Windows, *Telltale Texas Hold'em* is an adaptation of the classic card game featuring narrative elements characteristic of the developer's style. The title focuses on poker mechanics within a story-driven format typical of early Telltale productions.

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