Strip Poker III, developed and published by Artworx Software in 1991, is the third installment in the Strip Poker series, available on platforms such as DOS and Amiga. The game allows players to engage in five-card draw poker against digitized female opponents, with the objective of winning their virtual money to progressively reveal images of the opponents in various stages of undress.
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Strip Poker III (MS-DOS) |
The game features VGA-quality photographs of three female opponents, each with varying skill levels in poker. Players can compete against up to three opponents simultaneously, enhancing the challenge and engagement. The opponents—Kami, Laura, and Greta—are characterized by increasing levels of poker proficiency, with Kami being the least experienced and Greta the most skilled. This progression requires players to adapt their strategies accordingly to succeed. Additionally, through expansion disks, players could purchase access to more opponents, including both female characters—Kathy, Morgan, Samantha, Gina, Holly, Stacey, and Desiree—and a male character, Jack.
Upon its release, Strip Poker III received mixed reviews. Critics acknowledged the improved graphical presentation and the inclusion of digitized speech in the introduction, which added a layer of polish to the game. However, some reviews noted that the core gameplay mechanics remained largely unchanged from previous installments - Strip Poker: A Sizzling Game of Chance and Strip Poker II, leading to critiques about the lack of innovation. For instance, Amiga Joker magazine rated the game 34%, indicating a lukewarm reception.
The game's adult-oriented content limited its appeal to a niche audience, and it faced criticism for its repetitive gameplay and limited replay value. Despite these critiques, Strip Poker III holds a place in the history of adult-themed video games, reflecting the early 1990s' experimentation with integrating erotic content into interactive entertainment.
In retrospect, Strip Poker III is viewed as a product of its time, showcasing the technological advancements in digitized graphics and sound of the early '90s, while also highlighting the challenges of balancing adult content with engaging gameplay. The game remains a point of interest for enthusiasts of vintage adult games and serves as an example of the era's approach to mature-themed gaming experiences.
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This version of Strip Poker III was designed for personal computers with operating system MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System),
which was operating system developed by Microsoft in 1981. It was the most widely-used operating system in the first half of the 1990s. MS-DOS was supplied
with most of the IBM computers that purchased a license from Microsoft. After 1995, it was pushed out by a graphically more advanced system - Windows and
its development was ceased in 2000. At the
time of its greatest fame, several thousand games designed specifically for computers with this system were created. Today, its development is no longer continue
and for emulation the free DOSBox emulator is most often used. More information about MS-DOS operating system can be found
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5 different online emulators are available for Strip Poker III. These emulators differ not only in the technology they use to emulate old games, but also in support of various game controllers, multiplayer mode, mobile phone touchscreen, emulation speed, absence or presence of embedded ads and in many other parameters. For
maximum gaming enjoyment, it's important to choose the right emulator, because on each PC and in different Internet browsers, the individual emulators behave differently. The basic
features of each emulator available for this game Strip Poker III are summarized in the following table:
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