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It's had several names and has appeared on virtually every format under the sun, so it's about time 3D Pool made an appearance on the 'retrospective' scene.

Also known as Maltese Joe's 3D Pool, and Sharkey's 3D Pool, this is probably the most involved simulation of the noble art of ball potting, with the title's '3D' referring to the player's view of the fully-rotatable table.

Four different types of pool are offered (including the one where you have to say "four ball in the corner pocket" or the like, before each shot). The rules however tend to take the American format, so don't expect an extra shot after a foul stroke and watch out for the weird 'behind the line' rule.

As it goes, everything works smoothly except for the disrupting fact that most of the time you can't see the whole table. Otherwise, 3D Pool is excellent value if you fancy joining the "cue".