Wukong's Pool

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Wukong's Pool is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Ruiz Studio and was released on June 30, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wukong’s Pool is a unique fusion of roguelike elements, poker strategy, and the gameplay of billiards. In this pool game, you take on the role of Wukong, the Monkey King, facing a series of challenges. Using the Jingu Bang as your reliable cue stick, you harness the elemental powers to influence each shot to your advantage. Play with ease and showcase your skills. Excellent pool physics. Uni…

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and innovative blend of poker and billiards, offering diverse gameplay modes and customizable features.
It has a polished presentation and well-thought-out rogue-like elements that provide satisfying mechanics and replayability.
The game is enjoyable and worth the price, especially when on sale, making it a great time sink for fans of pool and strategic gameplay.

Controls can feel wonky, and the game may be too easy for experienced players, leading to a lack of challenge.
There are some translation issues and confusing elements, particularly with the terminology used for objectives.
The rogue-like elements are somewhat limited, resulting in runs that can feel repetitive and similar.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Wukong's Pool is a unique blend of poker and billiards, featuring three diverse modes and customizable options that enhance replayability. Players enjoy mastering mechanics through engaging objectives, which combine strategy, skill, and chance, making it a compelling experience for fans of both card and skill-based games. The competitive leaderboards and captivating presentation further elevate its appeal.
- “Wukong's pool is an innovative and thrilling fusion of poker and billiards, offering players three diverse gameplay modes and a wealth of customizable features.”
- “With its mix of strategy, skill, and chance, along with competitive leaderboards and a captivating presentation, this unique title is a must-play for fans of card games and challenging gameplay experiences.”
- “Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind title that offers strategic gameplay.”
- “The playing cards that display the objectives are called 'pokers', despite not having any poker mechanics, but it's no biggie.”
- “Gameplay (standard mode)”
- “But now with more mechanics and replayability.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a prominent bass line that some players find overly loud compared to other elements, though this may be a subjective issue. Additionally, the game offers a range of customizable audio settings, allowing players to tailor their sound experience to their preferences.
- “With a variety of customizable settings, including fullscreen and adjustable window modes, toggles for glow and high precision, and volume sliders for sound, music, and physics, ensuring a personalized experience for every player.”
- “The bass line in the music seems much louder than the rest of the track, which can be distracting.”
- “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The overall quality of the music feels underwhelming and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its achievements and the collection of 81 poker cards, which provide a wealth of strategic options and encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Additionally, the game's achievements and collection of 81 poker cards offer endless replayability and strategic depth.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes in each playthrough keeps the game fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “With multiple character paths and different endings, every playthrough feels unique, ensuring that I always find something new to explore.”