Pure Pool Pro

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Pure Pool Pro is a single player and multiplayer tactical sport game with a horror theme. It was developed by Rockwater and was released on February 12, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Pure Pool Pro; the ultimate pool simulation. Play solo or online, master every game type, and compete in high-stakes tournaments in immersive venues. Experience breathtaking 8K native visuals, lifelike physics, and pinpoint-precise controls.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews

graphics26 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features realistic and satisfying physics with high-quality, detailed graphics that create an immersive pool experience.
There is a wide variety of game modes including career, challenges, and multiplayer, providing engaging and addictive gameplay with unlockable customization options.
Developers are active and responsive, releasing patches and roadmap updates to improve the game; the game runs smoothly on various systems and offers good controller support.

The AI is often described as overpowered and inconsistent, making unrealistic shots frequently which leads to frustration and reduces enjoyment, especially in career mode.
Camera angles are criticized for being too close to the cue ball, lacking adjustable views and zoom, which hampers shot judgment and overall playability.
Control issues such as overly sensitive mouse input, lack of power indicators, missing key bindings, and limited local multiplayer options (e.g., sharing one controller) detract from the gameplay experience.

graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their high quality, realism, and impressive visuals, including support for ultra-wide and 8K resolutions, which enhance the immersive experience. However, some users note occasional minor graphical glitches and a few feel the visuals are less appealing or overly polished compared to earlier versions. Overall, the graphics are regarded as a strong point, complementing the well-executed physics and gameplay.
- “This new version is all the better, has incredible modern graphics with incredibly realistic physics and is just a joy to play.”
- “Graphics are super crisp, like proper next-gen stuff if your rig can handle it.”
- “The visuals are stunning and the physics feel incredibly satisfying.”
- “The graphics are extremely washed out and somehow inferior to the original Pure Pool that came out years ago.”
- “Physics and graphics are not top notch, but the POV is too close (unplayable), no keybinds, stutters, sensitivity way too twitchy.”
- “Sometimes I have noticed small graphical bugs, like balls losing their textures after a shot, but they do regain them afterward.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its deep, rewarding career mode, polished mechanics, and addictive yet approachable experience with plenty of game modes and realistic physics. While some users find it slightly mechanical and desire more configurability—such as cue chalking and additional settings—the developers are responsive, and ongoing improvements enhance the overall realism and enjoyment.
- “The career mode is deep and rewarding, and I really appreciate that you can unlock everything through gameplay instead of being pushed toward microtransactions.”
- “The core gameplay loop is satisfying, it feels polished, and there's enough content to justify the price.”
- “There are amazing 8k visuals, lots of fun game modes, great music and, probably most important of all, brilliant gameplay.”
- “It feels mechanical and unnatural, less like playing a skilled opponent and more like playing a shot-making robot that ignores realistic risk.”
- “There's virtually no configurable gameplay/control options.”
- “The ability to chalk the cue and having consequences for not doing so would have added to the realism; I understand the gameplay impact and frustration that could lead to if you miscue a shot simply because you forgot the chalk mechanic – however, this is the same in reality and really should be here. I would like to see that added in future if possible.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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15%
The music in the game is generally relaxed and fits the chilled vibe well, with some users praising the diverse soundtrack and others finding it repetitive or forgettable. There's appreciation for options to customize or disable music, though improvements like allowing custom playlists and better genre selection are desired. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the experience but could benefit from more variety and user control.
- “Being able to deselect the different genres of music is a nice touch, as you may want something more chill for that session.”
- “The soundtrack is one of my favorite parts.”
- “The music complements the relaxed vibe perfectly, and before you know it, you've lost track of time just playing "one more game."”
- “The music tracks range from jarring to totally forgettable.”
- “It says 80 tunes but I have been hearing the same ones over and over which have not been that good. Stick to the jazz and do away with the rap, or let you customize your own soundtrack.”
- “Music is a bit boring, but you can turn it off and get your own playlist.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent freezes during matches and persistent graphical glitches like erratic lighting on the cue ball. However, it generally runs smoothly with fluid camera angles, even on older hardware.
- “The camera angles are smooth and the game runs great even though I'm playing on a laptop that's what you might politely call 'getting on a bit'.”
- “It's the same game as its predecessor, down to the glitches and obnoxious AI that can pot impossible shots and be perfect on the next ball.”
- “Sometimes you can finish a game and then the next 5 games can't finish because the opponent's game freezes.”
- “The lighting on the cue ball in particular glitches all over the place as it's rolling around the table.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game lacks a player avatar and an overarching plot, resulting in a minimal story experience centered solely on competing against named opponents. While some see the absence of story as inconsequential due to the nature of the game, others feel this detracts from engagement. Overall, the story aspect is considered weak but not necessarily detrimental to gameplay.
- “Although you face off against named adversaries, you don't have a player avatar, and there's no plot behind your rise through the ranks in the world of pool.”
- “Since it'd likely be contrived anyways, and your opponents aren't drawn from reality, I don't think the game loses much from not having a story.”
- “But even then you've already rejected calls for a power bar etc, I don't believe you will acknowledge let alone fix the issue I've stated makes this game unplayable (you didn't acknowledge it in my previous edit). My overall point is this: we the gamers spent our hard-earned money on your broken game that you knowingly released in such a state, therefore we left honest but negative reviews as is our right as consumers. Who are the bad guys in this story?”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
Optimization reviews are mixed, with some users experiencing poor performance, while others report smooth, stutter-free gameplay on high settings even with older high-end hardware.
- “It runs smooth as silk on my several years old PC (i9 10400k with 3090 card), no stuttering on highest settings.”
- “Performance is excellent.”
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- “Just bad performance.”
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monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is divisive: some appreciate that all content can be unlocked through gameplay without microtransactions, while others criticize the focus on paid cosmetic additions and view recent updates as cash grabs rather than addressing core game issues.
- “The career mode is deep and rewarding, and I really appreciate that you can unlock everything through gameplay instead of being pushed toward microtransactions.”
- “Never cared to fix basic game problems with physics and multiplayer, added 3 skins cash grab instead.”
- “This is a clear cash grab from Ripstone.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in Career mode can be time-consuming, requiring significant effort to complete challenges and unlock cues, often extending gameplay beyond initial expectations.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Career mode has loads to do, and I've already spent way more time than I thought I would just grinding through challenges and unlocking cues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have mixed opinions on the atmosphere: some find it lacking and unenjoyable, while others appreciate the dim lighting that effectively conveys the gritty pool hall setting.
- “I do not really have fun playing it, as there is no atmosphere!”
- “Also, the lighting in the first game was very dim, which helped capture the atmosphere of being in a gritty pool hall.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally seen as lacking or ineffective, with some players not finding it funny.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional experience is hindered by a lack of tactile feedback and immersion, with clunky controls and limited camera movement reducing player engagement.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game visually appealing but express frustration with its current state, leading to low replayability and plans to pause playing until improvements are made.