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Pool Paradise - PS2

"Players land on the island penniless, but can win cash by beating the 30 opponents all competing in an..."

Publisher: Ignition Entertainment
Developer: Awesome Studios
Released: 01 Jan 1970
Genre Action
Platform

Players land on the island penniless, but can win cash by beating the 30 opponents all competing in an Island league. Cash can be spent on game aids or bizarre items as well as unlocking the numerous sub-games and secret locations around the island. Pool Paradise features no less than 12 main rules sets, including all the popular 8 & 9 ball variations in UK and USA format, as well as 14:1, Bowlliards and Switchball. Players can enjoy the practice table out on the beach, or in the more serious competition hut, or maybe the secret cave. There's also a Stunt Hut featuring some very bizarrely shaped tables, from triangular to ice hockey themed.

As dusk comes down, the cicadas can be heard in the background, as players enjoy pool, lit by flame torches. Yet, by day, the sun provides ample opportunity for the balls to show off their amazing, dynamic, environmental reflections and accurate real-time shadows.

Around the island are mini sub-games including a unique cannon ball coconut shy, and Skee-pool ramp, plus that old favourite Darts back by popular demand. There's even an arcade hut with an arcade machine faithful to Archer's first ever commercial game, Dropzone.

Jimmy White makes a guest appearance in the game tournament ladder, and will be on-hand throughout the campaign to provide additional PR and marketing opportunities.

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Pool Paradise - PS2 Review on gamrReview