Pure Pool is a game that simulates playing pool in a bar.
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Pros
Pro Plenty of different game modes to play
Of course, there's 8 and 9 ball, both of which are staples in the pool community, but there's also an interesting mix of game modes that will keep you playing for quite some time. The career mode, in specific, is very good. You start at the bottom and work yourself all the way up to the championship match, and the ride is surprisingly entertaining.
Pro The local multiplayer is astonishingly good
Pure Pool's local multiplayer really makes the game. Being able to pick up your controllers and actually play a game without needing the table or cues, and really have it feel like you're playing, is a huge achievement.
Pro One of the most accurate and polished pool games out there
Pure Pool is called as such because the developers were trying to release a game with pool in its purest form. The graphics of the pool table, balls, cues, etc., are all photorealistic, it's incredibly impressive.
On top of that, you have the accuracy of real-life pool cues in this game, which is either a good or a bad thing, depending on how good you are.
Cons
Con The backgrounds are a bit bland
You're generally not too focused on the backgrounds in these games, but it would be nice to have a chance to change from the jazzy music playing and just hear the background conversation of the locals, for example.