
Pool Nation FX, is a seriously fun Pool & Snooker Sim! A visually stunning billiards simulation with the critically acclaimed POOL NATION physics engine. Play 8 Ball, 9 Ball, Snooker, Killer & more, unlimited Career modes with customised difficulty levels, Trickshots, Local and Online Multiplayer, spectate live matches and feel...
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[i]Pool Nation FX[/i] is a casual-leaning billiards game with an emphasis on taking creative shots. As someone from outside the sport and isn't informed about proper professional play, I find [i]FX[/i] pretty fun. The strike and spin mechanics enable some pretty goofy trick shots, like jump shots that swerve after landing. There's definitely some attention to detail in the physics, but I can't speak to its accuracy or tell how many real pool tactics are applicable. [i]FX[/i] markets itself as a free-to-play title, but there's very little to do in the base game. It's more like a demo than a complete experience. The single-player and multi-player modes can technically be acquired with in-game currency, but the playtime barriers are steep enough that the purchasing of their respective DLCs could be forgiven. The [i]Offline Pack[/i] DLC contains all the single-player modes and is probably the single best value. Both the multiplayer modes and cosmetics can be unlocked without much hassle by completing some career playthroughs. The complete pack would otherwise unlock all of the extrinsic rewards [i]FX[/i] has to offer. [i]FX[/i] shows a bit of its age in its UI design (the main menu is a mess to navigate) and in some of its late frutiger metro or vectordelia flourishes, but otherwise I've yet to encounter any problems on my Windows 11 machine. [i]FX[/i] also doesn't require a connection to be played, despite being free-to-play. I wouldn't get it with the expectation that it'd up my 8-ball game, but [i]Pool Nation FX[/i] makes for a nice time sink if you just want to casually play a few frames.
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Pool Nation FX Lite is a game I can open when I just want to play some pool without having to learn a load of complicated systems. It came out back in 2015, and I can definitely feel its age in some places, but the actual pool is still the part that matters most to me. I am lining up shots, choosing the power and trying to work out where the cue ball is going to finish. It is simple stuff, but when I get a difficult shot right and set myself up for the next one, it feels really good. The physics are probably the strongest thing here. The balls have a decent amount of weight to them and I can use spin and cue ball control to change how a shot plays out. I also get several aiming options, from fairly basic assistance to playing with the aiming aid turned off completely. I like having that choice because I can make things easier when I am just messing around or make things more demanding when I want to actually practise. It means I am not stuck playing in one way. I also think the free version gives me more than I expected. I get unlimited online 8 Ball, an offline practice mode for 8 Ball, 9 Ball and Snooker, a Daily Bonus Match and a Daily Trickshot Challenge. I can also earn in game cash through playing and use it to unlock more modes and cosmetic things such as cues, balls, decals and locations. I like this part because the game does not simply give me a tiny demo and then stop me. There is a proper progression system in the Lite version, even if it takes time to unlock everything. The problem is that the limitations become more obvious the longer I play. The full version has a lot more, including a career mode, leagues, more pool types, endurance, more online features and a full trickshot editor. In the Lite version I am mainly working with the free modes and unlocking extra content as I go. That is fair considering I am not paying for the game, but I can eventually reach a point where I have seen most of what I can do without buying the extra unlocks. The game starts to feel more like a sample of the full Pool Nation FX experience. I also have to admit that the presentation has not aged perfectly. The tables and ball physics still look fine to me, but some of the menus, animations and general interface feel very much like a game from the mid 2010s. I do not really mind that when I am focused on the table, but it is noticeable when I am moving through the menus. I also think the free version works better for short sessions than long ones. I can play a few games, try a trickshot challenge and leave it there without feeling like I need to commit to a huge session. What keeps me interested is how much room there is to improve at the actual pool. I can start off relying heavily on the aiming lines and then gradually use less help as I get more comfortable. I also have to learn how to position the cue ball properly instead of just concentrating on potting the current ball. The Daily Trickshot Challenge is a nice change too because it lets me attempt shots that I would not normally try during a regular game. These small things make the basic gameplay last longer than I expected. Overall, I think Pool Nation FX Lite is a good free pool game that gets the important stuff right. The physics are enjoyable, the aiming options are useful and I get enough modes and challenges to make the free version worth trying. The dated presentation and the limits placed around the Lite version stop it from being something I would rate much higher, especially once I have played enough to see the same modes repeatedly. Still, I like the fact that I can jump in for a few games, practise my shots and slowly unlock things without having to spend anything. For what it is, I think it is a solid little pool game. Rating: 8.1/10
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Pretty cool, simple to play, I wish there were more players available, sometimes you wait for a while. If you see it on sale and love pool, go ahead.
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