Side Pocket

Side Pocket

Side Pocket is a billiards simulation game published by Data East for the SNES, released in 1991, and it offers a realistic and engaging pool experience. You play pool, using a cue stick to pot balls in various game modes, including 8-ball, 9-ball, and a trick shot mode, with a focus on aiming, power control, and spin.

The gameplay involves using the D-pad and buttons to aim your shot, control the power of your stroke, and apply spin to the cue ball, with a variety of factors affecting your success, including the angle of your shot and the position of the balls. A unique feature is the "trick shot" mode – you must complete a series of predetermined trick shots, each with a specific solution, which is a fun and challenging way to test your pool skills. The game includes a two-player mode where you can compete against a friend.

The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a top-down view of the pool table, and the balls and cues are well-rendered. The music is light and jazzy, with a relaxing and sophisticated feel. Critics praised the realistic physics and the trick shot mode, making it a solid pool simulation game for the SNES. It supports two players. Side Pocket is a fun and engaging pool game that offers a great billiards experience.