Virtual Pool 64
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Virtual Pool 64 is a 3D first-person sports simulation video game that was developed by American studio Celeris and released for the Nintendo 64 by Crave Entertainment on December 17, 1998, in North America, and in Europe on February 26, 1999. The game features simulations of 11 forms of pool (pocket billiards). It is part of the "Virtual Pool" game franchise, which also includes the PC games Virtual Pool, Virtual Pool 2, Virtual Pool Hall and Virtual Pool 3. The game has been simultaneously lauded as "a top-notch simulation" and criticized as dull, lacking both player incentive and engaging characters.
From Wikipedia's article Virtual Pool 64
Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
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Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
2.5 Could be better
GameRankings 65%
Review scorecard
- Graphics 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Sound 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Control 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Fun Factor 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
Overall fallback: GameRankings 65%. Overall source The same 65/100 overall rating fills missing categories using the face scale; these are not separate category scores.
What the reviews talk about
Key wordsdatedconfusingblandboringexcitingshort
What the critics said
Jack Curtis of N64 Gamer said, "Celeris have created a very commendable pool game that remains true to its real-life counterpart", but that the game may have "limited lastability."
— Gamer, 1999
Robin Alway of Arcade Magazine said that "the only faults are those you'd associate with any 3D game."
— Arcade, 1999 (Robin Alway)
Peer Schneider of IGN was "impressed" by the games physics engine, and called the visuals "exceptionally sharp."
— IGN, 1999 (Peer Schneider)
Nelson Taruc of GameSpot said that the gameplay engine is "as close to the real thing as you'll find anywhere."
— GameSpot, 1999 (Nelson Taruc)
From the Reception section of Wikipedia's Virtual Pool 64 article.
Scores
- 87 Consoles + 87%
- 83 GameFan 83%
- 80 Hyper 80%
- 80 IGN1999 8/10
- 78 Game Informer 7.75/10
- 77 N64 Magazine 77%
- 74 Nintendo Power1998 7.4/10
- 66 Electronic Gaming Monthly 6.625/10
- 58 GameSpot1999 5.8/10
- 40 GamePro 2/5
From the review table in Wikipedia's Virtual Pool 64 article.
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