Games Database
NES
Sport: Pool
| Also for: | PC, Game Boy, Sega Megadrive, SNES | ||
| Viewed: | 2D Top-down, Horizontal scrolling | Genre: | Sport: Pool |
| Arcade origin: | No | ||
| Publishers: | Mindscape
(GB/US/JP) |
Released: | Unknown
(GB/US/JP) |
Summary
Now you can shoot pool from the comfort of your own home, without the problem of finding space to fit a table. Championship Pool for the NES offers gamers both 8-ball (American rules) and 9-ball (what you would play in most British pubs) versions of the much-loved indoor sport.
The game is officially endorsed by The Billiard Congress of America, which is evident by the detail and the authenticity shown throughout the game. The game is straightforward enough, which means even a pool novice should be able to pick up the control pad and pot a few balls. With informative instructions on both versions of pool, Mindscape has really catered for every type of gamer. Once you get into the swing of things it is very difficult to put down and enjoyable to play.
The graphics are not too bad for a NES game, and anyway, the playability more than makes up for what the visuals lack. The music is American rock 'n' roll circa 1965 and at times you have to remind yourself you are sitting in front of a television screen, not in the middle of an American diner. Overall, Championship Pool is a great game that both newcomers to the sport and seasoned pool professionals can enjoy.
The game is officially endorsed by The Billiard Congress of America, which is evident by the detail and the authenticity shown throughout the game. The game is straightforward enough, which means even a pool novice should be able to pick up the control pad and pot a few balls. With informative instructions on both versions of pool, Mindscape has really catered for every type of gamer. Once you get into the swing of things it is very difficult to put down and enjoyable to play.
The graphics are not too bad for a NES game, and anyway, the playability more than makes up for what the visuals lack. The music is American rock 'n' roll circa 1965 and at times you have to remind yourself you are sitting in front of a television screen, not in the middle of an American diner. Overall, Championship Pool is a great game that both newcomers to the sport and seasoned pool professionals can enjoy.