Pure Pool

 Xbox One
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. MondoXbox
    Nov 30, 2014
    85
    A very good pool simulation, with great ball and shot physics. It could have used some more play modes, but it remains a recommended game at a very good price.
  2. DarkStation
    Dec 31, 2014
    80
    This simple pool sim is as polished as a cue ball and belongs to anyone who likes the game.
  3. CalmDownTom
    Dec 8, 2014
    80
    Pure Pool is a great arcade game that looks better than it deserves to. The physics are flawless, down to the frustrating pocket bouncer shots.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 24, 2015
    70
    The problem is, we have real friends who'll accompany us to real pubs with real tables on which we can play real pool. So why do we need a slightly sterile virtual version? [Feb 2015, p.83]
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  6. 4P.de
    Nov 21, 2014
    62
    For the occasional game of pool you won’t be disappointed.
  7. games(TM)
    Jan 8, 2015
    60
    Play it with a friend for a few yours and then forget about it; it's so simple to learn that you'll have [it] mastered in that time anyway. [Issue#156, p.117]
  8. Pure Xbox
    Nov 14, 2014
    50
    In short, Pure Pool is an excellent simulation of the sport of pool, but everything outside of the cue-to-ball action itself is lazily done.

Awards & Rankings

62
#62 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
78
#78 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
71
#71 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. GetToThaChoppa
    Jul 1, 2015
    7
    Pros: Awesome graphics, easy controls, solid gameplay.

    Cons: Ball-to-ball and ball-to-cushion physics are a little sketchy but definitely    Pros: Awesome graphics, easy controls, solid gameplay.

    Cons: Ball-to-ball and ball-to-cushion physics are a little sketchy but definitely playable, some of the stars are too difficult to get (e.g. you need to earn one by getting out of a snooker but the AI never attempts to put you in one).

    Minor quibbles aside this is a really nice game, and snooker DLC is on the way :)    … Full Review »
  2. JoshLuck1995
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    This game is great fun and great value (£7.99) - in all honesty i bought it out of boredom but i quickly ended up enjoying it and its the mostThis game is great fun and great value (£7.99) - in all honesty i bought it out of boredom but i quickly ended up enjoying it and its the most enjoyable pool game ive played, ever. however the online is a mess if you want to play against a friend, it works fine but actually getting it set up is a massive headache.… Full Review »
  3. Achtlos
    Jan 12, 2015
    4
    Pretty enough graphics. You can't add player 2 with a live login.. which is really cheap and nasty. Either way this is fun for a pool nightPretty enough graphics. You can't add player 2 with a live login.. which is really cheap and nasty. Either way this is fun for a pool night at home. Surely the fancy kinect 2 could work here?… Full Review »
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