Every variable seems tobe covered, including the realistic ball cracking sounds. We found it tobe the closest thing to playing pool, without actually doing it in reallife. It's not like the golf games where you have to hold down a button and letgo at just the right time to get that perfect swing. Once you decide whereyou want to hit the cue ball and at which angle, you can freeze it and usethe mouse to approach and draw away from the ball before you actually strikeit, allowing you to find a comfortable velocity, just like in a real game. Virtual Pool also comes with a great multimedia and practice package withtricks and tips on how to improve your game, all of which can be used inthe real game.
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