SNOOK (World War 2 Collection (PC))

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Product:	World War 2 Collection (PC)
Date:	15/08/01 (5 review reads)
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Advantages: fun, practice , better than watching it

Disadvantages: none

World championship snooker has a learning curve of about an hour. At first the controls seem complicated but soon both amazing pots and outrageous misses can be racked up with reassuring regularity. In championships mode, you qualify to play in the crucible by pitting your wits against rivals in dingy clubs. In tournament mode, you can play your friends, making use of the network option. In terms or creating an appropriate ambience, the game is no more than the ordinary and despite having the familiar BBC snooker theme music, in-game sounds are repetitive and a little dull. Likewise, the blocky visuals never rise above acceptable. The key to the game’s success is playability. Once grasped, the sensitive aiming power controls give you every chance when going for a pot. Positional play or controlling where the cueball ends up is as difficult as the real thing. To control your virtual cue you can use the mouse, cursor keys or a combination of both. An overhead view can be accessed by holding down the space bar, giving an instant view of the wider picture. This view can also be accessed when your opponent is at the table. If you know the dynamics of snooker, the game’s control are tailor- made for you. It is easy to grasp the basics in hitting cut-backs and spin-shots but it takes a really delicate touch to be able to pull off good shots consistently. The most satisfying thing is that with a little practice you really do get much better. However, beware when playing the pros – give them a sniff and they’ll notch up breaks of 100 before you know it.

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