Pool Paradise

 GameCube
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Computer and Video Games
    70
    The novelty tables (L-shapes, triangular, etc.) aren't mental enough. The closest thing is the slippery ice hockey table. They built an amazing pool simulation, but surely the next step was to subvert that with crazy game stuff?
  2. Nintendojo
    66
    The unnecessary challenge in actually figuring out how exactly to play the damn game. Next to nothing is explained as it seems to rely almost entirely on player intuition, and there are virtually no tutorials present to help you out either.
  3. Game Informer
    60
    If the pool itself is the sweet caramel, everything surrounding it is a moist, fetis sponge. [May 2004, p.101]
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  5. 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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Awards & Rankings

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

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. FrankC.
    Apr 9, 2004
    9
    I think this game is brilliant and if you like pool it's a must buy.
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