Underplayed Gems

Backstreet Billiards (1998)

Backstreet Billiards cover
Developer
AGENDA
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment, Argent, ASCII Entertainment Software, Inc.
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Sport

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How it feels

A no-frills pool sim that feels calm and methodical, with a light adventure thread giving simple purpose to its straightforward billiards action.

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About

Backstreet Billiards is a unique pool simulation and offers you a variety of pool and carom modes: 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Rotation, Basic Pool, 141 Continuous, Bowlliards, Cutthroat, 5-9 and One Pocket. The special feature of this title is the story mode, which consists of an adventure in which you are on the search for your father's cue and can pick up various objects.

Screenshots

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