You start in grimy, low-rent pool halls with a wooden cue. Through winning matches in 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Killer (a last-man-standing mode), and Snooker, you earn cash. This cash unlocks high-end, custom cues, new table felt colors, exotic ball sets (from classic red/yellow to neon cyberpunk styles), and ambient environments—from a rainy London pub to a rooftop garden at sunset.
The RELOADED version offered everything the official Steam version did, plus a few "crack-specific" benefits: Pool.Nation-RELOADED
However, one major feature was excluded: Online multiplayer against Steam users. The RELOADED version operates solely in offline mode. You cannot play ranked matches or join friends' online tables. You start in grimy, low-rent pool halls with a wooden cue
The "-RELOADED" version revived the online multiplayer matchmaking. With dedicated servers (post-patch), players can engage in ranked 8-ball ladders. The netcode handles slight latency well, though spin prediction is client-side to feel responsive. The online community, while niche, is fiercely loyal. However, one major feature was excluded : Online