Championship Pool on SNES is one of those games that nails the simple joy of knocking balls around a table—no frills, just solid pool physics and that satisfying thunk when you nail a shot. The controls take a minute to get used to (angling the cue with the D-pad feels a little stiff at first), but once it clicks, you’ll be pulling off bank shots like it’s nothing.

There’s a surprising amount of depth here—8-ball, 9-ball, even trick shot challenges if you want to flex. The AI isn’t pushover either; miss a safety shot and they’ll clean up the table on you. Graphics are basic but clean, and the sound effects? Pure 90s charm, from the click of the balls to the groan-worthy "Nice shot!" voice clip.

Best part? Two-player mode. Grab a friend, argue over who called the 8-ball, and lose an afternoon to rematches. It’s not flashy, but it doesn’t need to be. Just a solid pool sim that holds up way better than it has any right to.