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Pure Pool Scheduled to Arrive For Nintendo Switch on November 17 - Here's 8 Minutes of Gameplay Footage

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Ripstone Games has announced its cue sports simulation Pure Pool is available to pre-order on the eShop for Nintendo Switch for $11.99, ahead of its release on November 17. Fans that pre-order Pure Pool receive a 20% discount prior to official launch.

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Check out the latest Pure Pool video below, featuring almost 8 minutes of gameplay footage.

Featuring a single-player campaign, skill-based challenges, unlockable customisation options and multiple modes of pool and snooker including Killer and American 8 Ball, Pure Pool has players covered with more modes and options than you can shake a cue at. The Campaign Mode tracks progress from Amateur right through to Master difficulty, with players facing off against a series of opponents from pro players, to pool club sharks looking for an easy hustle. Players that make it to the top will either reign supreme or go down in a baize of glory!

Pure Pool also offers a huge range of additional modes, playstyles and challenges. With exhilarating fast-paced modes such as Speed Pot, Checkpoint and Royal Rumble, alongside the skill based challenges of Snooker Colours, Perfect Potter and Breakpoint, Pure Pool offers something for everyone. With global online leaderboards thrown into the mix, the competition to pocket the top spot has never been fiercer.

Pure Pool on Switch features a host of local and online multiplayer modes, including Cross-Play support with Steam and the option to play online against stored DNA player profiles. Global leaderboards and rankings allow players to track their performance across the Pure Pool player base whilst challenging members of the global community in Free-play, Two-player, Leagues, 8-ball, 9-ball, Blackball, Killer and Accumulator modes. All snooker content from the original Pure Pool DLC is included too, complete with online and local support for anyone that prefers the stricter rules of the gentleman’s game.

  • ULTIMATE IMMERSION – Immerse yourself in the stunningly realistic and endlessly enjoyable world of Pure Pool and rack up your favourite games of pool and snooker anywhere, with absolutely no load times getting in your way.
  • MORE WAYS TO PLAY – Play hundreds of pool and snooker events across a wide range of competitive modes including American 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Blackball and Killer. Then challenge yourself in fast-paced modes like Speed Pot, Checkpoint and Royal Rumble to rise up the global leaderboards and unlock new rewards!
  • PLAY TOGETHER – Have fun with friends in multiplayer games locally, or join the online Pure Pool community and match up against players around the world in cross-network multiplayer matches. And even after your friends have left, you can play against a copy of their DNA offline!
  • BECOME A PRO – Take on the Campaign Mode and play your way to the top of the championships in 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Blackball and Snooker. Put your skills to the test in over 480 events as you duel a range of Amateur, Pro and Master AI opponents and collect stars for completing extra challenges as you win your way to the top!
  • PRECISION CONTROL – Play your best shots quickly and easily every time you step up to the table with a range of control options available. Choose from: all-new touch-screen controls, classic twin-stick Joy-Con controls, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and even dual Joy-Con support for multiplayer matches!
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