Review: Pool Nation (PlayStation 4)

With Pool Nation, the gameplay is king! Online or offline, the ease of control gives you the ability to pull off shots you wouldn’t dream of in the real world. The balls behave exactly as they should use the table surround to create the most unbelievable trick shots and view them back in super slow-mo.

Pros:

• Shiny crisp HD graphics. Aka the best balls in town.
• 5.59gb download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Snooker/pool gameplay.
• Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
• 3 camera types-TV, auto zoom and follow the ball.
• Shop-aiming level, locations, ball sets, decals, cues, and celebrations.
• Archives-watch saved matches/replays.
• Play-online, vs, daily bonus, endurance, practice and career.
• Daily bonus-4 shots, 3 balls and the more you pot, the more cash you win.
• 3 game types-snooker, 9 balls and 8 balls.
• Five aiming levels-off, extended, long, standard and champion.
• Career-six countries, choose 8 or 9 ball tour, aiming level (affects prize money) AI and rules.
• 3 AI difficulties-easy, medium and hard.
• Online-pool hall (arcade mode), play for cash, friendlies, leagues, and leaderboards.
• Overall player rank.
• Other bonus game types-8 ball UK, 3 balls, straight, rotation, golf, speed, and killer.
• 8 locations-Hawaii, Japan, Sweden, San Francisco, Manchester, New York, VIP lounge and pool hall.
• Tutorial pop-ups and descriptions.
• Easy to learn controls.
• Solid arcade gameplay.
• Slow-mo pocket shots.
• The right stick used to set power.
• Great fun.

Cons:

• Not a lot of music choice.
• Limited controller options.
• No commentary.
• Can be slow to bud up cash.
• No proper customisation.
• Limited solo play.