Ripstone Games, in collaboration with Lab42 and World Snooker, today announced that Snooker 19 will launch on the eShop for Nintendo Switch on August 23rd.
Neil writes: "With social distancing in place and sporting events being cancelled for the foreseeable future, the gaming industry has stepped up to the plate - delivering numerous virtual sports offerings to keep fans ticking over. With F1 stars making the most of the technology available to them, and the NBA Player's Tournament up and running, it's now time for the snooker community to come together with the world's first Virtual World Snooker Championship. And it'll be Snooker 19 that plays host to it all."
Sports simulators continue to raise the bar of quality on Nintendo Switch, and Snooker 19 keeps that upward curve moving with an officially licensed recreation of all things baize-based. With an impressive number of facially-scanned pros and real-world snooker halls, and an incredibly precise simulation of striking the ball and setting up future shots, you’re treated to one of the best snooker games of the last decade. While still very rough around in the edges in terms of animations, commentary and accessibility, this is a must for snooker devotees who want an officially-licensed sim on Switch.
James Martin reviews Snooker 19 on Xbox One, writing: "...Snooker 19 isn’t going to appeal to everyone. If you don’t like snooker, it doesn’t take a genius to suggest that if this is popping up in your recommendations list, something has gone awry. It features the full host of 128 players from the World Snooker Tour, as well as all the venues from the 26 tournaments spread across a season."
I enjoy a good old-fashioned pool/snooker game. This one looks pretty solid!