Pool Nation FX

 Xbox One
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  1. Sneed
    Jun 19, 2015
    3
    Downloaded for being free with Xbox Live Gold, took forever and a day to download due to its huge size. Very nice graphics but game play could be better.
  2. MrDarrenJ
    Apr 15, 2015
    2
    Got this free as a member of xbox live gold and tgank god I did. The game graphically is not bad nor amazing. Initial load time is horrendous then you play and realise just how bad of a pool game this really is. Worst physics, table speeds and controls I have encountered in any pool game. I am not normally this critical but something has to be said when a game is as bad this. Do yourself aGot this free as a member of xbox live gold and tgank god I did. The game graphically is not bad nor amazing. Initial load time is horrendous then you play and realise just how bad of a pool game this really is. Worst physics, table speeds and controls I have encountered in any pool game. I am not normally this critical but something has to be said when a game is as bad this. Do yourself a favour, jump on your pc or laptop and play Virtual Pool which is still the best pool simulation ever and dont waste your money on shovelware like this.… Expand
  3. GetToThaChoppa
    Jul 1, 2015
    0
    I did a couple of other reviews based on the previous patches but this will be my last as I've now jumped to the far superior Pure Pool for Xbox One and Virtual Pool 4 for PC. Why the poor score? 1. The latest patch adds microtransactions 2. Far too many bugs resulting in constant tinkering with the game by Cherry Pop (the last patch making it worse and the framerate more unstable thanI did a couple of other reviews based on the previous patches but this will be my last as I've now jumped to the far superior Pure Pool for Xbox One and Virtual Pool 4 for PC. Why the poor score? 1. The latest patch adds microtransactions 2. Far too many bugs resulting in constant tinkering with the game by Cherry Pop (the last patch making it worse and the framerate more unstable than ever) 3. Too much focus on the online stuff, and not enough on making an actual solid game.… Expand
  4. Tokedagg
    Apr 7, 2015
    2
    Downloaded this game. Played 2 minutes. Hated the controls. Erased it. There is nothing more to say about this game but here is 150 characters........
  5. dacritic82
    Apr 22, 2015
    5
    Let's put it this way: it's a pool game that must have been developed by people that apparently never got even close to a real pool table. Yes, it takes forever to load, the controls are not simple (but they are not terrible), menus are not clear. But what's really annoying is the awful physics of the balls, it's like playing golf with a cue. There are also many off-putting things in theLet's put it this way: it's a pool game that must have been developed by people that apparently never got even close to a real pool table. Yes, it takes forever to load, the controls are not simple (but they are not terrible), menus are not clear. But what's really annoying is the awful physics of the balls, it's like playing golf with a cue. There are also many off-putting things in the mechanics of the game overall, being the lack of a power indicator and being unable to move around the table when it's your turn the worst of them.… Expand
  6. theinfinityline
    Apr 17, 2015
    0
    Same as below, I downloaded because it was free. Played for 30 seconds then immediately uninstalled due to the horrible controls. More fun to play pool on my mobile. A horror show of a game, what a complete waste of time.
  7. Broyax
    Mar 16, 2017
    0
    Au premier abord, la physique douteuse des billes n'est pas pour rassurer et quelques parties supplémentaires ne font que confirmer cet état de fait : nous voilà en présence d'un jeu typé fortement arcade... mais à l'interface hélas déplorable, que ce soit sur la table ou dans les menus. D'ailleurs, la traduction française est truffée de fautes et d'erreurs atterrantes.

    Les temps de    Au premier abord, la physique douteuse des billes n'est pas pour rassurer et quelques parties supplémentaires ne font que confirmer cet état de fait : nous voilà en présence d'un jeu typé fortement arcade... mais à l'interface hélas déplorable, que ce soit sur la table ou dans les menus. D'ailleurs, la traduction française est truffée de fautes et d'erreurs atterrantes.

    Les temps de chargement sont très longs et Pool Nation FX peine à maintenir les 30 im/s sans pour autant afficher des graphismes à s'en décrocher la mâchoire, loin de là : l'Unreal Engine 4 se cache derrière cette lamentable contre-performance ; il ne faut pas s'étonner si Epic le distribue gratuitement depuis un certain temps... cette nouvelle version du jadis célèbre moteur est totalement à la masse. Un jeu de billard à éviter d'urgence donc.    … Expand
  8. mwpenny
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    Has its flaws admitted, the aforementioned loading times hark back to era of my Amstrad CPC-464 & the controls are irritating. That being said, I have actually had quite a lot of fun with it and find myself coming back to it for a quick game here and there. Maybe future patches can iron out some kinks but I don't it is as bad as some make out.
  9. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 30, 2015
    9
    It's a pool game for pool players. Even as someone who's not a big pool guy I had a lot of fun with this game. There's enough solid content to give pool fanatics reasons to keep coming back, and enough systems to make it where newcomers can develop an appreciation as well. While many have stated things about technical issues and long load times I personally did not encounter any of theseIt's a pool game for pool players. Even as someone who's not a big pool guy I had a lot of fun with this game. There's enough solid content to give pool fanatics reasons to keep coming back, and enough systems to make it where newcomers can develop an appreciation as well. While many have stated things about technical issues and long load times I personally did not encounter any of these things.

    The only thing I found about it that didn't work was the make your own table mode. It's designed so that you can create crazy tricks to perform on ramps, hoops, and whatnot. For whatever reason the controls just didn't respond for me. Not a big loss in my opinion. The game makes up for it with plenty of single and multiplayer content.

    The career mode can be quite lengthy. Mostly because the further you progress in a countries tournament the more matches you have to win. It can get a bit tedious to have to replay matches when you opponent beats you two out of three, but the core gameplay is solid enough to keep you coming back. For newcomers like myself even the easiest AI difficulty will put up a fight. However a helpful system that shows you where your shot will send the balls. Still, some of the AI victories just feel cheap. As a result it's probably only the dedicated and most determined pool fans who will stick this mode out. As always those looking for human opponents can jump online.

    It's a good looking and solidly made pool game. Whether or not you'll get hit with the technical issues and long load times others have I can't tell you. All I can say is that I didn't and if you are lucky enough to have it the same way you've got one awesome pool game to play. It's designed for the hardcore and has enough systems in place to help newcomers become it.    … Expand
  10. SkiZ_SniPeZ
    May 1, 2015
    8
    PoolNationFX is a big hit in the 'console pool' industry if there is one , it is almost like reality the sounds and the image is just splitting , the only real downside is that is not really any other game modes , definitely worth the money and your lucky if you got it for free with 'games with gold'...
  11. Jack283
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    Excellent game, especially now after it has been updated a couple of times, with new features added, EG. Snooker game mode (I dont think that was in at the release of the game) and its improved greatly, much recommended, got me hooked for hours on end. Worth the £8.99 easily.

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  1. NZGamer
    Apr 15, 2015
    30
    Iffy physics, shoddy control, and poor camera direction means that while no compromises were made on the graphics side, the other aspects of the game was not given the same amount of love and care.
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  2. IGN Spain
    Apr 7, 2015
    40
    Plenty of bugs, graphical glitches, bad physics and an awful control scheme, this game makes its triumphal entry as one of the worst Xbox One games released.
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  3. Pure Xbox
    Apr 6, 2015
    20
    When games from 15 years ago managed to master the basics of the sport better than your brand new game, there's a problem. Not only that, but when a game is free and yet isn't even worth your time to play it, there's a problem.
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