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Virtual Pool 4

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

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Quick resume

Play 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Snooker, Billiards, Pub Pool, 27 games total! “So realistic it will make your real life pool game better!”Two career play modes, trick shots, video tutorials, multi-player online. Virtual Pool 4 is the most comprehensive cue sport game ever!

Global score

83/100

Genres

Sport, Simulator

Pros

  • Highly realistic physics and gameplay
  • Wide variety of pool and snooker game modes
  • Effective tutorials and training aids
  • Active online multiplayer community
  • Improves real-life pool skills

Cons

  • Outdated user interface and graphics
  • Always-online drm restricts offline play
  • Ai opponents can be inconsistent
  • Limited narrative or career depth
  • Subscription required for full online access

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have full control over shots with mouse stroke mechanics, camera angles, and cue adjustments without aiming aids by default."

  • Competence
    4

    "High skill ceiling with realistic physics, challenging AI, and learning curve for spin, power, and shot control."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes multiplayer with matchmaking and ranked modes, but also supports solo career and practice modes."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Many users report long playtimes and habitual use, with career modes and online play encouraging extended engagement."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Primarily competitive multiplayer and solo play; some local multiplayer but limited cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Customization of tables, cues, and game rules available, but limited creative building or modding."

  • Domination
    -2

    "Competitive but with emphasis on fair play and skill; no reports of toxic or dominating behavior."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game to relax, practice, and escape real life by simulating pool in a virtual environment."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with spin, power, and shot types to master realistic physics and improve skills."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Exploration limited to discovering different game modes, tables, and cue types rather than open-world exploration."

  • Expression
    2

    "Allows customization of cues, tables, and player profiles for self-expression, though limited to cosmetic changes."

  • Fantasy
    -4

    "Strong focus on realistic simulation of pool and snooker, avoiding fantasy or fictional elements."

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Online multiplayer and community features foster social interaction and shared interest in pool."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players improve real-life pool skills through practice and tutorials, with a steep learning curve."

  • Health
    -4

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

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Social interactions are mostly casual and competitive; limited evidence of close emotional connections."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "No significant leadership roles; players mostly compete or cooperate on equal footing."

  • Progression
    3

    "Career modes and unlockable cues and tables provide a sense of progression and achievement."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge with flow."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Realistic sound effects and physics provide satisfying sensory feedback and immersion."

  • Status
    2

    "Leaderboards and multiplayer rankings offer recognition, though the player base is niche."

  • Story
    -3

    "No narrative or plot; focus is on gameplay and simulation rather than story immersion."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning shots, positioning cue ball, and tactical thinking especially in snooker and career modes."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Competitive matches and difficult shots provide moments of suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    3

    "Generally regarded as good value for a realistic pool simulator despite some criticism of DRM and pricing."

  • Violence
    -5

    "Non-violent game focused on constructive gameplay and skillful cue sports."

  • Survival
    -4

    "Stable environment with no threats or survival mechanics; focus on skillful play."

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