Super Pool

Pool is probably one of the most well-known games around the world, thanks to the fact that you can find a table in almost every bar and basically everyone one is able to tell you how it's played. Hence, it should be no surprise that there are countless video games depicting it, especially since it is rather easy to do so.

Super Pool is one of these games and it features a convincing simulation of the sport, as well as a wide variety of modes and styles, depending on which one you are most comfortable with. Thus, you can choose to participate in up to six different modes, such as the straight pool, 8-ball and the far more popular 9-ball, which is dominantly played around the world.

Once you get into the game, you can observe the fact that the balls are very nicely rendered by the graphic engine, complete with light reflections and specularity effects, to increase the realism level. Moreover, they also move realistically across the table and they respond accordingly to the amount of power you put into the shot.

Although it is possible to play against a friend using a hotseat system, the game also provides you with an AI opponent, which does its best to simulate a real player. Unfortunately, it is not very accurate, so you shouldn't be threatened by it in any way, as long as you are at least familiar with the game. Alternatively, you can also play by yourself, which is especially useful when you want to do some training and you do not want to wait after the AI.

Depending on how you are most comfortable, there are two view modes that can be used whenever you take a shot: the “overhead” and the “3D cue stick”. While the first one represents the classical camera positioning seen in this sort of games, the latter provides you with a closer view of the table and the cue ball itself, since it aims to emulate your body position during a real game of pool.

Super Pool might not be as “super” as it proclaims, but it is very addictive and it can quickly turn into a habit. Moreover, the accurate physics make it even more fun, since you are adequately rewarded for good shots, as you would be in the real world.