Ripstone Games has revealed that the upcoming Snooker 19 will be launching on Switch this spring. A brand new trailer has been released to celebrate.
The game is set to feature 128 of the world’s top players including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Ding Junhui, with iconic venues including The Crucible and Alexandra Palace. Players can choose from plenty of offline and online modes to master every official tournament, including global online tournaments which are set to link in real-time with the live World Snooker calendar. On top of that, you'll find quick play online match-making and fully customised matches of full snooker, 6-red snooker and fast-paced Shoot-Out snooker.
It's been made in Unreal Engine 4, with Ripstone stating that this is the "most authentic depiction of the sport ever created". You can see some of the player likenesses in the trailer above, which have been created using 3D facial scanning technology, and it also boasts highly detailed cues, tables and balls. "Advanced physics and AI engines" are also set to play their part in adding to the action.
Justin Forrest of Lab42 has said the following:
“It’s been way too long since the last flagship snooker title. We’re hugely excited to finally give players a snooker simulation worthy of this increasingly popular sport. The combination of official World Snooker licensed content, high quality, authentic gameplay and TV-style presentation, Snooker 19 is the complete package for both newcomers and hardcore fans.”
We'll keep an eye out for more news, including the exact release date, but fans attending EGX Rezzed in London this April can go hands-on with the game from 4th - 6th April.
Are you a snooker fan? Will you be strutting your stuff around the table this spring? Let us know if you plan on picking this up in the comments below.
[source ripstone.com]
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There should be a musical instrument simulator. Judd could join in and play the trump-et.
Can't wait to see them play this at EVO.
i hope it's standard controls rather than using the joy-con like a cue
Buying it. Whether it’s switch or PC depends on performance
@Welshland agreed. Maybe option would be nice. Like with wii games I wish they had all offered classic controls.
I’d like motion controls on switch to be there but always be optional
@Stocksy,
"Snooker loopy nuts are we",can't wait for this fella.
@johnvboy “it’s only a game show better believe I am right, we’re gonna be snookering you tonight”
Yeah they had me at 128 top pros...
I hope some retired players make the cut... Superstar DJ Steve Davies, Johnny Virgo and his trick shots... I know it’ll be current only I suspect but even so this will be a nice change of pace.
Reckon it’ll be full price? £40?
Actually really excited for this.
If we can't play as Alex Higgins then I'm going to drink heavily and start a fight in his honour.
Oooh! A legit pool game!
Yes, me want...
Is it sad that I want it more just to watch two AI opponents battle it out?
So...Is Snooker basically pool?
I'm down for that. The only other pool game on Switch I can think of that has online play is Party Arcade.........
@RyanSilberman (and @JaxonH to an extent) -
Snooker is similar to pool in that you use a cue to hit balls, but the game is different to all forms of pool. It's played on a larger table, 12 foot by six, and is, more of a slow burn sometimes, more tactical. Or dull, depending on your view point. Personally I love it.
Put very basically you start with 15 reds in a triangle and six coloured balls of increasing value on spots.
A red is worth one point, you have to at least hit a red on your first visit to the table and once you pot a red you can go for a colour, black being the highest at seven points. Then another red, then colour, then red etc, then finally (it's very rare to make a total clearance) the colours in order.
Highest points wins the frame.
@johnvboy i had to login just to like this comment, brought back a few memories. im getting this game for sure.
Well if this is an authentic experience then I should take one shot and then watch the computer clear the table.
Definitely will pick this up though.
I need simple music maker on Switch ehh dreams.
@Stocksy,
That's the one fella...John Virgo was the host.
@gamermole,
Great show...T.V gold.
Maybe, finally, we will get a decent billiards game on the switch! Fingers crossed.
So pleased to see some snooker love on consoles and here in the comments I wonder if they'll release this when the World Championships is on in April?
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