World Championship Pool 2004

 Xbox
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Next Level Gaming
    85
    Even though the computer is cheap, the actual gameplay and physics are outstanding, and there are a ton of ways to play the game. And hello....online pool?
  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Turn off the sound and you'll enjoy yourself a lot more. Whether you rent this game or add it to your collection, you're guaranteed to have a ball with it. Pun intended.
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  3. GameSpot
    72
    One of the better billiards outings released for consoles in quite a long time.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine
    71
    Despite the visuals, slow pacing, clunky camerawork, and somewhat unsatisfying controls, this is a generally solid pool game. [Jan 2004, p.79]
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  6. GameZone
    70
    This is pool, baby. And WCP has everything in the game that’s in the sport. Some trick shots may require a physics degree, but the game definitely plays true to pool.
  7. Game Informer
    68
    Sure, it has framerate issues and stiff animation, but it also has real-life players, solid physics, multiple game types, and a pretty easy learning curve. [Feb 2004, p.109]
  8. TeamXbox
    62
    Hardcore pool players should be pleased with this simulation and ability to compete with online opponents, but for the casual player, World Championship Pool 2004 seems to lack the excitement that attracts today’s gamers.
  9. Yahoo!
    60
    Even the most polished, glitzy pool game would just be another pool game if it didn't bring some new challenge, so the fact that online play is included here counts as a large counterbalance to its presentation failings.
  10. TotalGames.net
    53
    You have to endure some horrendously annoying and monotonous commentary and cue-ball control is patchy at best. Nevertheless, you do get plenty of game styles (including snooker) and a trick shot mode, to keep things fresh - for a while.
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  11. Xbox Nation Magazine
    50
    When playing against human opponents of varying skill levels on Xbox Live, the game becomes surprisingly fun and entertaining. [Mar 2004, p.101]
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  12. RewiredMind
    50
    The game fails simply due to a lack of polish and attention. You can play 9-ball and 8-ball in "World Championship Snooker 2004," so I would recommend picking that one up instead to satiate your need for cuestick action.

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  1. KeithY.
    Dec 12, 2003
    9
    At $40MSRP, I expected a lot out of this game. I give a 9 because it delivered more than I expected, but couldn't give a 10 because NO At $40MSRP, I expected a lot out of this game. I give a 9 because it delivered more than I expected, but couldn't give a 10 because NO pool game deserves a perfect score simply because there's no comparing it to Halo, PGR2, Madden, etc. The cool features of this game include playing your own music in the background, it's like having your own pool hall. Also, there's a tutorial on how to pull of trick shots - in case you want to impress your friends in real life. Also, having never played snooker here in U.S.A., didn't realize how large of a table is used. Makes for some ultra-long shots. Finally, though I haven't tried it yet, playing pool online on my Xbox is going to beat the daylights out of playing generic pool on Yahoo. … Full Review »