Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Codemasters
- Publishers: Codemasters
World Championship Snooker 2003: The Definitive Snooker Simulation
World Championship Snooker 2003 is the latest installment in the popular snooker simulation series. Developed by Blade Interactive and published by Codemasters, the game was released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows.
World Championship Snooker 2003 features a number of enhancements over its predecessors, including improved graphics, more realistic physics, and a wider range of game modes. The game also features a roster of over 20 top professional snooker players, including Stephen Hendry, Peter Ebdon, Mark Williams, and Ronnie O’Sullivan.
Gameplay
World Championship Snooker 2003 is a simulation game that accurately recreates the sport of snooker. Players use a cue to hit a white ball into colored balls on a snooker table. The objective of the game is to pot all of the colored balls before your opponent, and to score more points than them.
The game features a variety of different game modes, including:
- Exhibition Match: A one-off match against a computer or human opponent.
- Tournament: A series of matches against computer or human opponents, culminating in a final match.
- Career Mode: A mode in which you create a snooker player and compete in tournaments to earn money and improve your skills.
- Practice Mode: A mode in which you can practice your shots and improve your technique.
Graphics and Physics
World Championship Snooker 2003 features realistic graphics that accurately recreate the look and feel of a snooker match. The game’s physics engine is also very realistic, and accurately simulates the movement of the balls on the table.
Player Roster
World Championship Snooker 2003 features a roster of over 20 top professional snooker players, including:
- Stephen Hendry
- Peter Ebdon
- Mark Williams
- Ronnie O’Sullivan
- John Higgins
- Ken Doherty
- Steve Davis
- Jimmy White
Reception
World Championship Snooker 2003 was critically acclaimed upon release. The game was praised for its realistic graphics, physics, and gameplay. It was also praised for its wide range of game modes and its roster of top professional snooker players.
The game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was the best-selling snooker game of all time until it was surpassed by World Championship Snooker 2004 the following year.
Legacy
World Championship Snooker 2003 is considered to be one of the best snooker simulation games ever made. It set a new standard for the genre, and its influence can still be seen in snooker games today.
The game is still popular with fans of the sport, and it is often used by professional snooker players to practice their skills.
Conclusion
World Championship Snooker 2003 is a fantastic snooker simulation game that perfectly captures the excitement of the sport. It is a must-have for any fan of snooker, and it is still one of the best snooker games available today.
Review Score
8/10
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