- Pool Paradise
Infobox VG
title = Pool Paradise
caption =
developer =Awesome Developments
publisher =Ignition Entertainment
distributor =
designer =
engine =
version =
released = flag|EU:March 15 ,2004 (GC)
flag|EU:April 2 ,2004
flag|US:June 30 ,2004 (GC)
flag|US / flag|EU:July 13 ,2004 (PC/PS2)
genre = Sport
modes =Single player ,multiplayer (2)
ratings = ESRB: Everyone (E)PEGI : 3+
platforms = GameCube, PC,PlayStation 2
media =miniDVD (GC),DVD (PC/PS2)
requirements =
input = "Pool Paradise" is a series of multi-platformpocket billiards (pool) simulator video games. The series includes two releases (as of December 2007).Original edition
The first of the two games, "Archer Maclean's Pool Paradise" (a.k.a. simply "Pool Paradise"), was released
March 15 ,2004 inEurope and onJune 30 ,2004 inNorth America for theGameCube . It was releasedJuly 12 ,2003 on PC andPlayStation 2 in both regions. It was also slated for release inXbox format, but was canceled.cite web | title=Pool Paradise Info | publisher=GameFAQs | url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/data/919224.html | accessdate=2006-07-20]The player controls a
virtual pool player at a beach resort, who has to work his way up the tournament ladder in order to unlock new features and complete the game.Features
The game's features, according to a press releasecite web | title=Pool Paradise Company Line | publisher=GameSpot | url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6094536.html | accessdate=2006-07-20] include 30 unique computer characters, with highly-detailed hands, on an animated island with day and night cycles, and 8 virtual camera modes; 11 different game types and 5 modes of play, with 10 different tournament ladders, and 10 table sizes and shapes; and analog cueing, using a
gamepad or a mouse. "Hidden features" throughout the game were also alluded to.Clarifyme|date=December 2007International Edition
The original game was succeededClarifyme|date=December 2007 by "Pool Paradise: International Edition", currentlyClarifyme|date=December 2007 only released in Europe.cite web | title=Pool Paradise: International Edition | publisher=GameSpot | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/puzzle/poolparadiseinternationaledition/similar.html?mode=versions | accessdate=2006-07-22]
References
External links
*GameSpot|id=919223|name="Pool Paradise" (GCN)
* [http://ps2.ign.com/objects/661/661439.html "Pool Paradise" (PS2)] atIGN
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