![]() In the end, Pool Party Panic has all the required components to become an addictive game when it’s all done, but at the moment is has a few flaws, such as the small levels and the weird controls. ![]() A promising game with decent gameplay mechanics Even the sound is nice, although there’s obviously not a lot of music included as of yet. The small environments are nicely designed, on the other hand, and the animations are fairly fluid, not to mention the nice colors. Thus, the character follows your cursor on the screen and you do not even have to click, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it’s not the classic way you might be used to.Īs far as the graphics are concerned, they are actually quite nice, even if there’s not a lot to see most of the time. Hence, it’s a lot tougher to handle all the guests when you have multiple pools under your care, especially since the controls are a bit counterintuitive if you use a mouse only. Things get more difficult to deal with after a while, given the fact that the levels get tougher later on. Multiple pools and more guests to take care of If they get too hot they burst into flames, so it’s important to prevent that as often as you can by rushing them into the pool. The main concern is the sun itself, because it affects the guests as the hours go by and you need to pay attention to their temperature. You start small with just a pool to take care off, which is fairly easy, depending on your patience and reflexes. The mechanics are very fast-paced and addictive, but at this point the game is still in early access, so it doesn’t feature too much content. Hence, whether they need lotion or a dip in the pool, it’s your job to help everyone have a good time. Pool Party Panic is an interesting arcade game in which you play the role of a lifeguard as he tries to keep guests happy by taking care of their needs. Play the role of a lifeguard with a ton of responsibilities Even so, everyone has to make a living, and sometimes there’s no other choice. Some are fun and rewarding, with potential for a great career after some years of effort, while others are just soul-crushing grinds that eat away at your youth. The game is slated to launch on Switch and PC later this year.There are many kinds of jobs in this world, but some are more demanding than others. Pool Panic also offers local multiplayer modes as well, but I didn't get a chance to check them out. Another quirky level had me trying to bypass a security system in a bank in order to bank the balls into a pocket in the vault. As the waves rock the ship, your cueball can get seasick, and all the balls and various objects like crates slide back and forth between the bow and stern, making it tricky to properly line up your shots. One particularly tough challenge takes place on a pirate ship on the high seas. Each presents its own unique puzzle scenario you must decipher to clear the table in the fewest number of shots. ![]() The diversity of content in this campaign is impressive – there is a level for every type of geographical region you can think of – from deserts to urban areas – as well as themed levels that take place during events like bank heists or weddings. A scoring system delivers different types of rewards based on how many shots it took you to complete the level. Monster balls even go on the offensive, picking up other balls and throwing them at you. The balls in early levels are pretty standard, but as I progressed into more difficult scenarios they started to behave erratically, running away right as I was lining up my shot. You can walk around and reposition yourself for the perfect shot, but don't expect that to make it easy because different types balls behave in different ways. ![]() You take the role of a legged cueball, and your objective is simple – pocket every the other ball you see. I had a chance to play the cartoonish, whimsical game and came away intrigued.įrom the overworld hub to the 100s of different levels, everything in Pool Panic is built around billiards. ![]() Developer Rekim's self-proclaimed "world's least-realistic pool simulation game" embraces absurdity in a way that reminds me of the best minigolf courses and feels comfortable in upending your expectations about what a billiards game should be. Sim-style recreations may come up short, but that's not to say someone couldn't reinvigorate the game to make it more appealing.Įnter Adult Swim Games' latest title, Pool Panic. In the real world, pool is one of the best parlor games, but something is lost in translation when you're breaking balls, lining up shots, and putting English on the cue ball digitally. Let's be honest – most billiard video games are as exciting and vibrant as the bedraggled green felt of a dive-bar pool table. ![]()
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