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June 1987 (Data East)
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat, this is no Castlevania. But it is the only game released in June of 1987 so by definition it had to come next.
I’m not a big fan of pool games. The physics is always different, and that throws me off. Plus, I’m not all that good at real life pool to begin with. Things aren’t looking so good for this one.
But really, for people who are into this sort of game, it’s not bad. There’s both a practice and a lesson mode so you have a chance to figure out how the game works. The lesson mode is weird though. There were times where I can’t tell the difference between what I did and what the computer did, but I missed and the computer didn’t.
Let’s be fair though, some of those shots in the lesson are pretty not obvious. At least to me. Maybe for a pro, but if you’re a pro pool player what are you doing playing this anyway?
For most of the time playing this, I felt like the guy who does't have the girl pining for him.
The main problem I have with this game is that you have a certain number of shots you’re allowed to miss the entire time. You can get a game over in the middle of a game. I just don’t think that’s fair.
Just in case you’re interested, there is a two player mode. But I suggest you just go buy a pool table if you want to play with someone else.
If you’re really into pool games this is probably going to appeal to you. But it just isn’t working for me.
