VooFoo's much-loved sports sim Pure Pool is making the jump to Switch, it has been confirmed.
The port will offer 1080p (docked) and 720p (handheld) visuals, running at 60fps in both modes. Pure Pool has a single-player campaign which is bolstered by skill-based challenges and a host of customisation options. Various flavours of pool will be included, such as Killer and American 8 Ball, and there are additional game modes such as Speed Pot, Checkpoint, Royal Rumble, Snooker Colours, Perfect Potter and Breakpoint.
However, it's the online side of things which will perhaps be of most interest to prospective pool sharks. As well as local play, you'll have cross-play support with the Steam version and the option to play online against 'stored DNA' player profiles. Meanwhile, global leaderboards will track your performance and allow you to challenge others in Free-play, Two-player, Leagues, 8-ball, 9-ball, Blackball, Killer and Accumulator modes. As if this wasn't enough, all of the DLC content released for Pure Pool is included.
Here's what Hollie Pattison, Product Manager at Ripstone Games, had to say about the news:
We saw Pure Pool on Nintendo Switch as an opportunity to create something re-energised for the platform and really deliver a great experience to billiards fans. As a team with a rich history in creating pool and snooker experiences, since the launch of the Switch we have been longing for a slick pool title that hits the mark in all departments across visuals, performance and features. We're confident that this is the game we've been waiting for and are incredibly proud that we've managed to achieve all of the above with Pure Pool. The game we'd been waiting for was right in front of us all this time!
This updated version has visuals tuned to push the Switch to its limits. VooFoo have delivered a 60fps game, with beautifully detailed visuals and compatibility for every available control scheme on the console, including full touch-screen support and cross-play with Steam. With our goal from the beginning being to offer Nintendo players the definitive cue sports experience on Nintendo Switch, we rolled in the Snooker Pack to create a full package that really shines. We can't wait to welcome players to the table later this year and hope that the community enjoys stepping up to take their best shot!
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1080p! 60fps! Shiny Balls!
Finally the Switch is getting the technical showcase it deserves 🎉
Looks like it's time for Clubhouse Games to "pool" over.
Heh heh...
Haa...
I'm sorry.
Now that’s good looking. When’s release date?
Cool had it for PS4 forever, it's fun stuff and good physics.
Part 8 already????
jk sorry
Motion controls? If so I'd probably pick it up.
@Not_Soos Brilliant!
Did I miss the release date somewhere?
im a pro at pocket pool
so i definitely have enough experience to give this game a tug or two
@BaronMunchausen Later this year.
Did any one else notice the name of one of the players in the trailer for this game? Classic...
@HazezonTamar I just rewatched based on your comment and was looking out for MIKE HAWK.
Will definitely keep an eye on it. Cross-play with Steam is a big plus. Were other versions also cross-play?
@Yanina you are very close to what it is.
I have been keeping an ear out for this since i heard it was coming to the switch quite a while ago i loved hustle kings on the vita and this looks even better
But the BIG question is; Does it have good old British pub pool balls and rules. I'm always so disappointed with these games as they generally only have American pool tables.
@Kit Yes it does 👍🙂
@Kit Red and Yellow is life
Rack ‘em up, boys! This looks too pool for school 😜
A Trick Shot mode would be a perfect addition.
I'll have to keep a eye out for this one. A well put together pool game can be a lot of fun. Back in the Wii era there was a WiiWare pool game called "Pool Revolution Cue Sports" that I sunk many hours into. Was done really really well.
Fun game with a UI made by an intern. I have no clue how that ugly sh*t got in. It's horrible.
EDIT: This made me think of an earlier announcement: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/this_is_pool_brings_genre-defining_cue_sports_simulation_to_switch_in_early_2019
I said the same there.
That looks magic. Finally, a worthy successor to Super Monkey Pool.
I still haven't got the official snooker game. Even on sale it's a bit pricey. This looks more fun tbh.
@WiltonRoots,
Got it, have sent you a request.
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