Snooker Nation Championship
- April 26, 2016
- Cherry Pop Games
- 22h median play time
Get on Steam"Snooker Nation Championship" is a realistic snooker simulation game that offers a single-player career mode and online multiplayer matches. With precise physics and various customization options, players can compete in tournaments and hone their skills to become the ultimate snooker champion. The game also features a challenging trick shot system for those seeking extra difficulty.
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game offers a realistic snooker experience with good physics and graphics, making it enjoyable for fans of the sport.
- It's affordable and provides a decent amount of gameplay for the price, especially for those who enjoy snooker.
- The controls are intuitive and the game is easy to pick up, making it accessible for both casual players and snooker enthusiasts.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and issues, including broken button mapping and AI that behaves unrealistically, making it frustrating to play.
- Development has seemingly stalled, with no updates or improvements since its release, leading to a feeling of abandonment.
- The multiplayer aspect is virtually non-existent, and the overall content is limited, leaving players with little to do after completing the championship.
- graphics49 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the overall visual quality and smooth performance, particularly on modest hardware, thanks to the use of Unreal Engine 4. However, some users note issues such as overly bright lighting on certain elements and a lack of detail in certain areas, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, they are overshadowed by other gameplay and sound issues, leading to a less favorable overall impression.
“The graphics are gorgeous and it runs very well on my modest hardware.”
“Graphics are excellent.”
“Graphic wise it's powered by Unreal Engine 4, so it looks stunning.”
“It has a low detail art style.”
“While we're talking graphics: the cloth is much too brightly lit at least on the first table, even the cue loses some of its color to that.”
“Great physics and graphics on the table, but elsewhere very poor and shoddy.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its stunning visuals and solid mechanics, which are similar to those in Poolnation, though it may take about half an hour for new players to fully grasp the controls. However, the menu system is criticized as abysmal, and players should be cautious when entering solo tournaments, as the AI becomes significantly more challenging in the later stages. Overall, the experience is largely positive, with no reported bugs affecting gameplay.
“As for the mechanics, the game takes probably about half an hour to get the hang of.”
“Mechanics and physics play really good.”
“I haven't found any bugs in my gameplay.”
“The game takes probably about half an hour to get the hang of.”
“Same game mechanics as Pool Nation.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is visually impressive, with crisp graphics that stand out among snooker titles; however, it suffers from a lack of audio and crowd engagement, leading to a generally unpolished and uninspiring experience. While some players appreciate the authentic sound effects and smooth gameplay, many criticize the absence of updates and overall atmosphere, making it difficult to recommend despite its low price.
“It looks fantastic and the atmosphere is like no other snooker game.”
“For the price, this is a bargain and it's quite a bit better than the Pool FX version. Nice crisp graphics, good authentic atmosphere and sound effects... a very polished early access game and it plays really smoothly.”
“It's a shame, especially since graphically the game is impressive visually. The sound design and atmosphere the game tries to impart works.”
“No atmosphere as the crowd seems to have fallen asleep.”
“There is no audio atmosphere.”
“It's a shame, especially since graphically the game is impressive visually. The sound design and atmosphere the game tries to impart works, but if it fails to get some of the basic things right, this, coupled with such an absentee developer (released a year ago, no patches or further development), unfortunately, makes it hard to recommend this game. I'm grateful, like many others who picked it up on a Steam sale, to have not paid the full asking price, because it struggles to be worth the money.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is described as addictive but plagued by significant bugs, including issues with turn-taking and shot execution. While it shows potential as a snooker simulation, many users feel that the stability problems detract from the overall experience, making it feel incomplete and lacking in depth. Despite being in early access, some players acknowledge its visual appeal but emphasize the need for improvements in stability.
“Addictive but incredibly buggy. By the time they sort it out, you can be taking your shot and the computer decides it's really not your shot and plays it for you.”
“The bones of a good snooker sim are here, but it's way too buggy.”
“It's also buggy when it sometimes changes turns after valid pots or continues after a foul.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the nostalgic soundtrack that evokes fond memories, others criticize it for being unoriginal, noting that it appears to be taken from "WSC Real 11."
“The soundtrack made me relive the old days!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by the AI's overly cautious and frustratingly precise gameplay, which often leaves players in challenging positions and diminishes the overall enjoyment and engagement.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received limited praise, with users noting that AI performance is infrequently commendable.
“AI performance only rarely gets applauded.”
