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A free and intuitive game for pool enthusiast with #D graphics and physic based controls

A free and intuitive game for pool enthusiast with #D graphics and physic based controls

Vote: (21 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Obumo Games

Version: 1.3.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(21 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Obumo Games

1.3.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • A realistic three dimensional take on the classic game of billiards
  • Tons of gameplay modes and customization options

Cons

  • Occupies a crowded market and might not do enough to distinguish itself from the competition

Whether you're looking to test your skills behind the pool cue against your friends are sharpen your proficiency against an AI opponent, Cue Billiard Club can help you live out the authentic experience of stepping up to a pool table without ever having to leave your home. This Windows game is completely free to play, and it offers an authentic approach to billiards that doesn't feel the need to crowd itself with unrealistic flourishes and features. Instead, you'll find a simulation that feels close to the real thing in terms of physics and does a decent job of looking like an actual pool table. While it's a great way to wile the time away, Cue Billiard Club can also be a great way to learn about the game's fundamentals or sharpen your existing skills.

No game short of highly immersive virtual reality is going to be able to perfectly recreate the sensation of a game of billiards. It's a deft game where the weight of the pool cue, the delicate force of the stick are incredibly important. And while Cue Billiard Club can't replicate the tactile sensation of a game of pool, it gets pretty much everything else right on point. The three dimensional modeling of the game creates a more realistic perspective of the table than the game's competitor's, and it adds an extra dimension to what, when rendered in two dimensions, can seem like a simple game of angles and trajectories. But you don't need to worry about the precision of the game being worn down for the sake of arcade gameplay. The physics engine is strong, and you can expect the balls to react with the weight and the force they would on the table. There's no need to second guess your shots or relearn the weight of your cue or the balls. Everything hits with a satisfying crack, and there's no small sense of delight that comes from seeing your cue ball ricochet across the table. It feels like it should, and that's perhaps the most important aspect of any game of virtual pool.

While basic single player and multiplayer modes are available, that just scratches the surface of the features. This is a game that's dedicated to improving your play style, and it comes with a number of unique trick shots and challenges that will make you rethink your strategy and consider the angles of the board in altogether new and interesting ways. If you're looking to mix things up in standard play, you have a lot of control over the parameters of the rules, and there are a number of variations on pool from around the world available from the start. There's even the ability to customize your own pool table with tons of unique decorations.

Pros

  • A realistic three dimensional take on the classic game of billiards
  • Tons of gameplay modes and customization options

Cons

  • Occupies a crowded market and might not do enough to distinguish itself from the competition