Cue Club 2

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Cue Club 2 is a pool and snooker simulator that offers a variety of game modes, including tournaments, bar challenges, and multiplayer. It features realistic ball physics, customizable rules, and a range of tables, cues, and ball sets to choose from. With its advanced AI, slow-motion shot replays, and various skill levels, Cue Club 2 provides an authentic and immersive billiards experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 376 reviews

graphics35 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cue Club 2 is a highly realistic billiards simulator with excellent graphics and physics, providing an immersive experience for players.
The game offers a wide variety of game modes and extensive customization options, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferences.
The developers are very active in updating the game, responding to community feedback, and continuously improving the gameplay experience.

The AI can be inconsistent, often making unrealistic shots or failing to capitalize on easy opportunities, which can detract from the challenge.
Multiplayer functionality is lacking, with long wait times for matches and issues with desynchronization during gameplay.
Some players have reported bugs and glitches, particularly with the interface and AI behavior, which can disrupt the overall experience.

graphics
60 mentions
58 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics in this pool game are widely praised for their high quality and attention to detail, with many users noting the realistic visuals and impressive physics that enhance gameplay. While some mention a slightly plasticky appearance and dated character artwork, the overall aesthetic is considered polished and visually appealing, especially for a game with lower system requirements. Customization options further enrich the visual experience, making it a standout in the genre.
- “The graphics are amazing, and the snazzy jazz/lounge music is really cool.”
- “Right from the very first, I was impressed with the graphics employed, very realistic and with accurate reactions between the cue and the balls.”
- “The physics are as equivalent to real life as humanly possible, and the visuals can fool you into thinking you're playing the real thing.”
- “No in some areas, yes in others, SP has much more detailed table and ball graphics (its environments suck) and even better physics even if in my opinion CC2's physics are good enough.”
- “No player characters are really visible anywhere, just non-animated drawn artwork for AI players.”
- “Cons: very ugly character artwork.”
gameplay
34 mentions
41 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this pool and snooker game is praised for its simplicity, smooth mechanics, and realistic physics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages. While the AI opponents provide a strategic challenge, the lack of online multiplayer options limits the experience to mostly single-player. Customization options and recent updates have enhanced the gameplay, adding depth and variety, though some players express a desire for a more in-depth career mode.
- “The AI opponents are challenging and quite strategically competitive in their gameplay against you.”
- “The physics are ultra realistic, the controls are tight, and the gameplay is super smooth.”
- “Almost everything is customizable, including the cues, ball sets, chalk, table, background, effects, lights, colors, music, visuals, cursors, you name it… literally everything, and in the moment-to-moment gameplay, that really makes a difference and greatly adds to realism and immersion.”
- “It still gets the job done but it slows down gameplay a little.”
- “The inherent repetitiveness of the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple and straightforward.”
music
34 mentions
41 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and ambient qualities, often describing it as smooth and fitting for the gameplay atmosphere. However, some users expressed a desire for more variety in the soundtrack and noted that the music did not resonate with everyone, leading to instances of muting it. Overall, while the music enhances the immersive experience for many, there are calls for additional tracks to enrich the auditory experience further.
- “The background music is also a real banger.”
- “The music is comforting.”
- “Cue Club 2 features very awesome soundtracks.”
- “The one thing I have to say against it is the music, which just never clicked for me and I had to mute it.”
- “Suggestions for improvement: have some additional in-game music.”
- “Some things, modes and mechanics are changed/upgraded in Cue Club 2, but music in Cue Club 1 was way better for my taste.”
story
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story, featuring only a minimal short story mode with interesting characters. Instead, it offers a bar challenge that serves as a solo campaign, providing a suitable alternative for players who prefer not to engage deeply in multiplayer modes. Overall, while the narrative elements are limited, the gameplay compensates for this absence.
- “It's a really fun game with tons of game modes, including a short story mode with interesting characters to face off against.”
- “As good a replacement for a story as you could hope for, given the gameplay.”
- “There's not really a story.”
- “Cue Club 2 has no story mode per se, yet the bar challenge can be considered a solo campaign designed specifically for players who do not wish to sink their teeth too deep into multiplayer, which ranges from championships to casual matches.”
- “No one aims their shot online. No problem to me because then it comes down to 'okay, low rating, most likely lower difficulty.' I even tried to use chat to get them to talk like regular people, but they only make comments like the bots do in story mode on bad shots you make or tricky shots they're in.”
replayability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting its addictive nature and the ability to enjoy it infinitely in single-player mode. The excellent simulation and arcade elements further enhance its replay value, making it a compelling choice for players seeking long-term engagement.
- “Infinitely replayable in single player mode.”
- “Really fun, addictive game that has great replay value.”
- “Excellent simulation with high replay value.”
- “Replay value is lacking.”
- “The game offers infinitely replayable content in single player mode.”
- “The arcade mode provides infinite replay value.”
stability
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is largely considered stable and bug-free, with the exception of occasional desynchronization issues in online play and some unreliable saving functionality. The developers are actively supporting the game and engaging with the community to address any bugs or glitches.
- “It just did it from first launch with no glitches.”
- “Pretty much bug free, except online it desyncs.”
- “Also, saving a game is quite often buggy and unreliable.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced multiple glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, with a small install size of under 125 MB, making it accessible for lower-end PCs. Players report stable performance, consistently locked at 60 FPS without any noticeable dips during gameplay.
- “Sits at under 125 MB for install, making it an optimized product that may work on lower-end PCs. Plus, you can refund it, so there's nothing to lose here.”
- “The game is locked at 60 FPS, and I did not experience any dips in performance throughout my gameplay.”
- “The game is locked at 60 fps, and I did not experience any dips in performance throughout my gameplay.”
- “As far as performance is concerned, I have no complaints.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding can be excessively time-consuming, with some suggesting it feels like a second job. However, the removal of grinding for unlocking cosmetic items has been positively noted, allowing for immediate access to these features.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “All of these are unlocked and ready to use, so no more grinding to unlock these cosmetic items.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive elements, including customizable gameplay settings, diverse pool table designs, ambient music, and atmospheric effects like lighting and smoke. Additionally, the audience's reactions enhance the overall experience, contributing to a lively and engaging environment.
- “I really love all the customizable gameplay settings for the pool balls, the felt colors and designs on the pool tables, ambient music, pool hall lighting, and smoky atmospheric effects, as well as the audience reactions to the gameplay with applause and sighs of disappointment.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game successfully incorporates humor into the traditional pool gameplay, proving that even established genres can benefit from a comedic touch.
- “Let no one claim that pool titles can’t mix some humor into the already established formula.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly when unrealistic physics disrupt their experience, leading to moments of disappointment that can detract from their emotional engagement with the game.
- “When I applied backspin on one of my shots, and I saw the cue ball just slowing mid-motion and then moving backwards before even touching the object ball, I just facepalmed and turned the game off.”