Pool Paradise

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  • Summary: Penniless on an idyllic South Pacific desert island, you discover a variety of pool tables scattered around the beach and in various huts. On the beach, sheltered under the palm trees, is a practice table where you can enhance your skills and watch the waves rolling in. When you feel you arePenniless on an idyllic South Pacific desert island, you discover a variety of pool tables scattered around the beach and in various huts. On the beach, sheltered under the palm trees, is a practice table where you can enhance your skills and watch the waves rolling in. When you feel you are good enough, you can enter the Competition Hut and start climbing the championship ladder. There are 11 sets of pool rules and 30 different computer opponents for you to challenge. It's not all over if you lose everything; there's a loan shark to lend you more cash--or bite your head off.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Cheat Code Central
    90
    There are other pool games out there but frankly there isn't one that is better - or as much fun.
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  2. Game Chronicles
    88
    Pool Paradise is the definitive pool simulation for next-gen consoles. While nothing will ever replace the actual art of playing “real” pool, this is as close as it has ever come. The controls are intuitive and the interface is fun and accessible to young and old alike.
  3. The Sydney Morning Herald
    80
    Pool Paradise is one of the best budget games in years. This is an addictive, near-faultless pool simulation, with the various games played in the surrounds of an idyllic tropical beach resort.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    Despite the oddities, the lackluster graphics, and the moronic character design, Pool Paradise is simply a great pool game that doesn’t disappoint.
  5. Edge Magazine
    80
    For console owners used to having to fiddle with power sliders in order to orchestrate their shots, it brings a nigh-on edible element of tangibility to the experience... An accomplished bundle. [May 2004, p.109]
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  6. IGN
    76
    The amount of billiards games available is impressive. The selection of extra sub-games is equally well received. And the heart of the title, which of course is the pool, plays solidly thanks to accurate control, decent competitive artificial intelligence and usually spot-on physics.
  7. Nintendo Power
    50
    The controls are unwieldy, requiring you to go through individual steps to select a target ball, choose a target pocket and aim the shot, but it becomes easier with practice. [June 2004, p.121]
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  1. FrankC.
    Apr 9, 2004
    9
    I think this game is brilliant and if you like pool it's a must buy.
  2. RainbowStaple
    Mar 17, 2017
    7
    Fun repeatable pool game, very simple but they did a great job on it. Good game to play to pass the time and a must buy for the gamecube eraFun repeatable pool game, very simple but they did a great job on it. Good game to play to pass the time and a must buy for the gamecube era honestly.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best GameCube Game of 2004
73
#73 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#40 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004