A-Z Backlog Challenge: Virtual Pool 4

Virtual Pool 4 is solid simulator which gives you plenty of options to live out your fantasy as either a hustler or tournament player. There are a huge number of pool varieties such as 8 ball, 9 ball, 10 ball and straight pool. There are also many different rule variations so you should be able to find the one you are most comfortable or used to playing at your local pool hall. Snooker is also available if you prefer that.


In the hustler career, you start with a little money in your pocket and start playing in someone's garage for small amounts of money. When you defeat the boss you  unlock a new venue.You can move between different venues as you progress. There are a number of players of different abilities and styles at each.



There are occasionally tournaments at the venues which allow you to win a larger amount of money with less risk as much of the prize fund is sponsored. This is a nice change of scene from the grind of playing the same few opponents at each venue as their is more randomness in terms of who ou play.


Once you have amassed $10000 and defeated all the other bosses, you may challenge your mentor, Curly, at his beach house.


In the world tour you play a series of 7 double-elimination tournaments over the season. You get points based on where you finish and the top 7 each season get promoted to the higher league.

There are a number of skill levels and also multiplayer so you should never tire of things to do. The table settings can also be changed in terms of pocket size, speed of table and hardness of cushion. It's a fairly big improvement over Virtual Pool 3 and I look forward to seeing how they continue to move the series forward in years to come.

Release Year: 2015
Rating:72
Steam Price: $24.99
Best sale price: $12.49 (-50%)

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