That ought to help some shooters, David.Finally! The trick shots are what make this game for me. Sink the Nine ball and you're the champ.The graphics are simple, but effective.

The graphics are very sharp and clear but sounds begin to ring in your ears after a while. In five games, you play till the tables are cleared. While not everybody's sport, those who play pool won't be disappointed.Pool, billiards, what's the difference? It's like there's a miniature puzzle game inside.

You can hear the satisfying smack when balls collide and even the excited murmur of the crowd as you make a spectacular shot.Side Pocket is a great game for pool enthusiasts and casual video game pool players alike. Whether you're slick with a stick or a fool at pool, you'll enjoy Side Pocket.Using an overhead-view, you can rack up a solid game of pool. This overhead-view pool game transforms a felt table into a nine-ball chess board. Not a totally bad point, but I wish Data East would have spiced things up a little more than they did!

All the balls seem to roll a little too much. Some ways of accomplishing this are by lining up the ball and adjusting your center of striking, or you can even pop the ball over obstacles! You got to hit the cue ball at certain angles to knock the pool balls into the pocket and here are the solutions to the 19 trick shots Here is how the key works ----- …

No betting please.As a very big billiards fan, Side Pocket went under a very critical eye by this reviewer for glitches and bugs. It's fun and relaxing.If you want to play pool, and are afraid of the sharks, this is for you.

Play against the computer or place your bets with another pool sharkin' buddy.In the one-player Pocket game, you play five stages in five cities.

If you're on a trip, it may help to pass the time.Nothing is more relaxing than a game of pool. Data East is bringing their great pool simulation to the Game Gear, with most of the game intact. Although the game play has remained intact through the transfer onto the Genesis, not a lot has improved either. Having two players dishes up some great competition. Aside from the normal game, there also is a mini game of trick shots, where you must test your skill. There are a set number of points that you must make to pass through each locale. Well, there are also special bonus shots you can make and even locate special zones that will grease up the table for extra speed! Once you are good enough, try the trick game option!Nine Ball is the only common version of pool found in this simulation, which is rounded out with a unique game called Pocket and some trick shots. Rack'em up because Side Pocket is here! Lose a few and you can, er, chalk it up to experience! In the Straight game, you accumulate points by sinking a certain number of balls in a row or by dropping the balls in numerical sequence. Even though you have a variety of tunes to choose from, it's still wise to turn up your own stereo.If you can call 'em in real life, you'll slam 'em in Side Pocket. In Japan, Game Machine listed Side Pocket on their August 1, 1986 issue as being the eighth most-successful table arcade unit of the year. How Data East has managed to squeeze this game onto the Game Gear is beyond me. There are two games to choose from, 9-Ball or Pocket Play. All the cool Trick games are here as well as some regular 9-Ball or Pocket action.

Side Pocket FAQ/Walkthrough by Brian Mills "DarkBlade22" version 0.7 (2-7-2003) e-mail me at bmgamfrk22@alltel.net Version History ----- version 0.8 (2-24-03) - added info on trick shots 15 and 17 version 0.75 (2-15-03) - added info on trick shots 12 and 19 version 0.7 (2-7-2003) - wrote most of the walkthrough and as many of the trick shots as I could do Introduction ----- This … If you can't stand the pressure, or the smoke of a pool hall, chalk up with Side Pocket and have a ball.Playing pool in this cart is more like solving a brainteaser. Sound effects don't play a big part in this cart, but the game play makes up for it.