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 during sales.
- 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 bugs and lacks polish, with issues such as broken button mapping and AI that behaves inconsistently.
- There is a lack of content and features, such as a career mode or multiplayer options, which limits replayability.
- The developers have abandoned the game, leading to no updates or fixes for ongoing issues, making it feel incomplete.
- graphics25 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visual quality and smooth performance, particularly highlighting the use of Unreal Engine 4 for its stunning visuals. However, some users note inconsistencies, such as overly bright lighting on certain elements and a lack of polish in other areas, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, they are often overshadowed by issues in sound design and gameplay depth.
“The graphics are gorgeous and it runs very well on my modest hardware.”
“Graphic wise it's powered by Unreal Engine 4, so it looks stunning.”
“Beautiful graphics, good shooting system.”
“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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its stunning mechanics and physics, though players may need about half an hour to fully grasp the controls. While the game runs smoothly without bugs, the AI in solo tournaments can be challenging, especially in the later stages, making it advisable for less experienced players to avoid these matches. The menu system, however, is criticized as being poor.
“I haven't found any bugs in my gameplay.”
“Mechanics and physics play really well.”
“As for the mechanics, the game takes probably about half an hour to get the hang of.”
“Same game mechanics as Pool Nation (of course).”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while it boasts impressive graphics and some effective sound design, many users feel that the crowd is unresponsive and the overall audio atmosphere is lacking. Despite its visual appeal, the game's failure to deliver a cohesive and engaging atmosphere, coupled with a lack of developer support, has left players disappointed. However, some users appreciate the authentic feel and smooth gameplay, suggesting that it offers a better experience than similar titles at a bargain price.
“It looks fantastic and the atmosphere is like no other snooker game.”
“Graphically, the game is impressive visually, and the sound design and atmosphere the game tries to impart works.”
“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.”
“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) makes it difficult 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.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frustrating bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as incorrect turn changes and unresponsive controls. While some acknowledge the potential for a solid snooker simulation, the overall experience is marred by these issues, leading to a feeling of incompleteness, especially in its early access state.
“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. Cherry Pop Games' customer support link here on Steam goes here instead https://www.”
“It's also buggy when it sometimes changes turns after valid pots or continues after a foul.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the nostalgic feel it brings, citing it as reminiscent of older titles like WSC Real 11, others criticize it for being unoriginal or "ripped off." Overall, the soundtrack evokes a sense of nostalgia for many players.
“The soundtrack made me relive the old days!”
“Good game; however, the music is ripped off from WSC Real 11.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the AI's overly cautious gameplay detracts from the emotional engagement of the game, as it often resorts to predictable and safe strategies that limit player creativity and challenge. This can lead to frustration rather than excitement, undermining the overall emotional experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with AI performance being the only aspect that occasionally garners praise.
“AI performance only rarely gets applauded.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
