Levels rarely build on previous concepts and if they do, it’s typically within the same biome. How do you get them down?įans of the puzzle genre will find Pool Panic pretty shallow. Quirky levels aren’t challenging and challenging levels aren’t quirky. As a result, it's unclear who the intended audience is. It seems like no one could decide if this is a puzzle game or a goofy comedy game. Unfortunately, the variation and pacing of levels feel a little too extreme. Pool Panic is constantly tugging at your sleeve, excited to show you it's next attraction.

It's like a carnival there are a hundred things to do all vying for your time and attention. There’s air hockey, fishing, wild west shootouts, mosh pits, porta-potty tipping, and tense boss battles. However, most levels sacrifice the challenge for fun. It' a puzzle that's simultaneously challenging and visually interesting. The catch is that pockets close after receiving one of these balls, meaning you have to assign balls to pockets ahead of time. For example, one ball acts like a TRON light cycle, leaving a permanent wall of light in its wake. Usually, there's a new feature or two to discover and a catch to throw you off. Pool Panic has over 100 levels and every single one has something new and interesting to offer. Of course, you can’t just sink the black ball because some levels have them hidden and others require you to pocket a set of other other balls first, each with their own shtick.

It's like normal billiards, but with more concussions. You do this by using a giant pool stick to send your ball hurling toward the others. The goal of each level is to pocket the black ball. Without hyperbole, one of the most intense experiences in the game. Hopping between bikes and knocking riders in the road.

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