Side Pocket
Overview:|
This 1990 release is a port of the arcade billiards experience, adapted for the Game Boy, featuring a smaller playing field and simplified physics tailored for handheld play. Core gameplay involves the "Pocket Game" across four levels, starting with five lives. A distinctive feature of this version is the inclusion of a single-player nine-ball mode, previously limited to multiplayer in other iterations. This Sport title is available on Game Boy and Nintendo 3DS.
This title is a Port of the original arcade experience, specifically adapted for the Nintendo Game Boy handheld system and later made available on the Nintendo 3DS. Released initially in 1990, this version focuses entirely on the strategic and precision-based gameplay of billiards, translating the core mechanics for on-the-go play. As a Sport genre entry, the experience centers on executing successful shots and navigating the constraints of the portable format.
Core Gameplay Adjustments for Handheld Play
The Game Boy iteration features several modifications compared to its larger-screen counterparts. To fit the hardware's capabilities, players will encounter a smaller playing field and simplified physics models. The screen layout has also been specifically reconfigured to optimize visibility and control on the portable device.
The primary objective within the standard "Pocket Game" mode involves progressing through four distinct levels. Players are allotted five lives at the start of this mode to achieve completion.
What unique modes are exclusive to this portable version?
A significant distinction of this specific port is the inclusion of a dedicated single-player experience within the traditionally multiplayer-focused game modes. Uniquely, this version allows players to engage in a single-player nine-ball mode, a feature often restricted to two-player competition in other iterations.
Game Structure and Availability
This version is categorized as a Port, meaning it adapts existing content for a new platform. It was developed by Data East and published by Data East and G-MODE.
Content Status
As of its current iteration, this specific release does not include any downloadable content (DLC), nor has it received any official expansions, remakes, or remasters associated with this particular version.
Game Details
Primary Name: Side Pocket
Alternative Names:
Side vs Pocket (In-Game title)
Type: Port
Part of: Side Pocket
Series: Side Pocket
Developer: Data East
Publisher: G-MODE, Data East
Engine: DECO Cassette System
Release Information
Release Date: Sep 21, 1990
Genres & Themes
Genres: Sport
Themes: Non-fiction
Platforms
Game BoyNintendo 3DS
Game Modes
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Age Ratings
ESRB:E (Everyone)
PEGI:3+
CERO:A (All Ages)
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