Hustle Kings

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GamingXP
    91
    This game is definitely a simulation that motivates for a long time, so fans won’t something similar with the gameplay.
  2. Gaming Age
    91
    It's totally worth picking up. If you enjoy pool at all, especially in video game form, than Hustle Kings is pretty much tailor made for you.
  3. Thunderbolt
    90
    Hustle Kings is one of the most enjoyable and sizeable PSN games in a long time, and quite possibly the finest pool or billiards replication ever committed to a videogame.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Hustle Kings is a pretty impressive game of pool. There are loads of options, more than I would have ever expected from a $10 game, and the mechanics are pretty much spot-on. The button sensitivity for fine-tuning shots could use some improvement, but otherwise the game is butter.
  6. Play UK
    87
    Great fun. [Issue#190, p.91]
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  7. TotalPlayStation
    85
    Hustle Kings isn't another shoddy download game. It brings a high quality pool sim experience through the PSN and gives you a lot to do included with the price of admission.
  8. Pelit (Finland)
    84
    A very competent pool simulation. Too bad the virtual opponents are invisible. [Feb 2010]
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  9. PSM3 Magazine UK
    82
    With a wealth of options and modes and this is one of the best value titles on PSN. [Jan 2010, p.94]
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  10. Gameplanet
    80
    Hustle Kings is an easy to pick up pool title accessible to the masses on PSN. Despite a few shortcomings, it'll keep fans entertained for some time to come. It is an excellent virtual pool game, nothing more, nothing less.
  11. Destructoid
    80
    While not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, it is one of the better video pool games I've played and certainly worth a look if billiards is your game. With its robust online options and excellent physics, Hustle Kings is excellent if occasionally frustrating fun.
  12. 9Lives
    78
    Hustle Kings is a excellent pool game with sublime graphics, intuitive controls and an extensive multiplayer. The degree of finishing and the amount of options are recommendable for such a cheap PSN game. Boredom quickly sets in in the single player though, making this mostly a game for pool fanatics who want to challenge others online.
  13. PSFocus
    76
    A nice pool game with good graphics, a cool soundtrack and a lot of gameplay options. You can play in the singleplayer and multiplayer, but the multiplayer is more interesting on a long term.
  14. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    70
    It all feels a bit sterile, too, and the weird floating pool cue doesn’t do much to alter that. Solid, but hardly exciting. [Feb 2010, p.77]
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  15. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    Better than the already-out Inferno Pool, and worth a look. [Feb 2010, p.111]
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  16. XGN
    61
    Hustle Kings is a nice game, but nothing more than that. You can have a great time by playing this game, but of course it's much more fun to play pool for real.

Awards & Rankings

44
#44 Best PS3 Game of 2010
97
#97 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
90
#90 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Aradin73
    Dec 4, 2013
    9
    This game is by far the best pool simulation I've ever played. Some elements of arcade fun, yet there is nothing I cannot imagine being ableThis game is by far the best pool simulation I've ever played. Some elements of arcade fun, yet there is nothing I cannot imagine being able to do with the cue ball in this game. Jump shots, trick shots. Realistic physics is the key phrase here. Realism. Sweet game modes such as Cutthroat, the favorite for two of us to play against the computer as a third player. I could go on but let's say its worth every penny!… Full Review »
  2. TwistedVivid
    Sep 9, 2012
    7
    Its the best pool game I have ever played, Well I'm not a fan of pool games but its really fun to play with friends or if you are bored, I'mIts the best pool game I have ever played, Well I'm not a fan of pool games but its really fun to play with friends or if you are bored, I'm glad I got this game for free a few years ago.… Full Review »
  3. Happie
    Oct 30, 2010
    10
    very addictive especially playing online for hustle money really recommend.its ok with the move controller but prefer the dual shock. awesome graphics
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