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Play a variety of games with friends or even complete strangers while chatting and interacting

Play a variety of games with friends or even complete strangers while chatting and interacting

Vote: (52 votes)

Program license: Free

Version: 1.3.8

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(52 votes)

Free

Version

1.3.8

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Easy-to-use interface for socialization and playing games
  • Large database of games for everyone
  • Meet people from around the globe

Cons

  • Games are not very original in nature
  • Language barriers often exist between players of differing regions

POKO - Play With New Friends is a social gaming platform that allows you to play games for free and meet new people in the process. Designed and released by Poko Game, this fun social app can either be played with friends or random people from across the world. The service allows you to add other gamers to your in-app friends list and chat with them at any time.

POKO can be somewhat compared to games like Roblox, in which you can play various games with other people and make new friends. However, POKO is a much more simplified version of a social gaming platform in that you don't play in a 3D world or control a personalized avatar.

Pass The Time With Friends

POKO is not exactly a linear-based gaming platform. This means you won't find yourself completing quests, following a specific story, or working toward a common goal with other players. Instead, what happens in POKO is entirely up to you. You can choose from a long list of mini-games with puzzle, sports, adventure, and strategy themes. If you're playing a game that involves other players in any way, you'll be able to see the levels of the other gamers participating in the activity.

The interface featured in POKO is quite playful, and it's very easy to navigate. Even those who are not super experienced with navigating mobile apps will have an easy time using POKO. The home screen in POKO features the most popular mini-games enjoyed by players. There is a social section that helps you keep track of your friends and acquaintances in POKO, and you can also manage your chats there.

Although POKO is a social gaming platform by design, it does not appear to group players together by geographical location. What this essentially means is that if you decide to play a game in POKO, the opponents or teammates you are given could be players that live on the complete opposite side of the globe from you. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, there does not seem to be any sort of initiative taken by Poko Game to even bridge language barriers. If you find yourself playing a game that requires communication in any shape or form, this oversight might harm your experience.

Play Games With The World

Overall, POKO does a pretty good job of mixing the elements of social networking with fun mini-games. It gives you a real chance to play your favorite types of games with friends and even random players from across the globe. Most games are easy to learn, and you will likely find that you've already played the vast majority of them at some point in your life. The interface is very easy to navigate and you'll find yourself quickly being able to swap between playing games and chatting with other players. If you're looking for a fun app with a casual social aspect, give POKO a try!

Pros

  • Easy-to-use interface for socialization and playing games
  • Large database of games for everyone
  • Meet people from around the globe

Cons

  • Games are not very original in nature
  • Language barriers often exist between players of differing regions