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Pool Nation

PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2013

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Quick resume

Play POOL NATION and become mesmerised by our balls, entranced by our decals & unashamedly attached to our cues, so join us please, & just have fun playing pool!! WARNING: contains addictive content!! Pool Nation, with WORKSHOP integration AVAILABLE NOW in our Crazy Mode the Box Of Tricks (Out Now)!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Sport, Strategy

Pros

  • Realistic physics and controls
  • Variety of game modes and challenges
  • Excellent graphics and customization
  • Addictive and relaxing gameplay
  • Active developer support and updates

Cons

  • Small and inactive online player base
  • Lack of local multiplayer hotseat mode
  • Some bugs and occasional crashes
  • No snooker mode included
  • Repetitive music and limited soundtrack variety

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over cue angle, spin, power, and shot type allowing personal freedom in shot execution."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game features skill-based controls, challenging AI, and trick shots requiring mastery and precision."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes multiplayer modes, online tournaments, and ranked play encouraging comparison with others."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Highly addictive with many game modes, unlockables, and challenges encouraging long play sessions."

  • Cooperation
    -2

    "Focus is mostly on individual play; multiplayer is competitive rather than cooperative."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Customization of cues, balls, tables, and decals plus trick shot creation via workshop support."

  • Domination
    1

    "Competitive multiplayer may involve dominance but no strong evidence of trash talk or power imposition."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief with immersive environments."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages trying different shots, angles, spins, and game modes including trick shots."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Unlocking new venues, cues, and ball sets provides some discovery but limited spatial exploration."

  • Expression
    3

    "Players can customize visual elements to express personal style in cues, balls, and tables."

  • Fantasy
    -2

    "Focuses on realistic pool simulation rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Some community interaction via multiplayer and forums but overall limited social bonding."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills through tutorials, challenges, and progressively harder AI opponents."

  • Health
    -5

    "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and precision; not suited for casual background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Minimal emotional or close social interaction; mostly surface-level multiplayer competition."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No evidence of leadership roles; players compete or play solo without guiding others."

  • Progression
    4

    "Unlocking new cues, balls, tables, and achievements provides a strong sense of progression."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Game praised for relaxing atmosphere, smooth gameplay, and chill music."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual effects, shiny balls, and satisfying sound effects enhance sensory experience."

  • Status
    2

    "Leaderboards and multiplayer ranking offer some social recognition but limited broader status."

  • Story
    -4

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on matches and challenges."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players plan shots, use spin and angles strategically to outplay opponents."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some tension in timed modes and competitive matches but overall moderate suspense."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly praised for excellent value especially at discounted prices with many hours of gameplay."

  • Violence
    -5

    "Non-violent, constructive gameplay focused on precision and skillful ball control."

  • Survival
    -4

    "No survival elements; stable, low-risk environment focused on skillful play."

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