CherryPop Games
Yesterday, a brand new studio that goes by the name CherryPop Games announced their debut project, “Pool Nation”. This billiards simulator might be the most gorgeous pool game you’ve ever set your eyes on. With photo-realistic graphics that would make Forza jealous and real-world physics that put Mafia II’s physics engine to shame, “Pool Nation” looks to fill the void of pool titles in the best way possible.
“Pool Nation” will have nine different game types that can be played in twelve incredibly detailed location variants. The game will also support both online and offline play with single matches or tournaments. After destroying your opponent with an incredible 6-ball combination shot, you can relive the whole thing over and over again with slow motion replays. At 1/100th speed, you can see chalk dust fly and cushions deform as balls careen against them.
Once you’ve perfected your game and gloated in your previous victories, you can muster up the strength to take on the “Endurance Mode” which is described as “psychological warfare but with shinier balls.” Exclusive to “Pool Nation”, this game type mode challenges you to continuously clear the table of balls as fast as you possibly can.
Don’t worry warrior, there are spoils for your victory. With victories in all the different game modes, you can unlock plenty of ball sets, table decals, and cues to customize your experience. You’ll also be handsomely rewarded with Achievements and Gamerscore seeing as it’s an XBLA title. All of this will be available for you come Oct. 31st, 2012 when the title launches exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade with a price of just 800 Microsoft Points.
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