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Side Pocket came out for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, published by Data East. It was part of a wave of sports and simulation games that tried to capture the feel of real world activities on the 16-bit console. This one focused entirely on pocket billiards, offering a straightforward take on the game of pool without the extra fluff you sometimes saw in other titles from that period.

You control the cue stick, aiming and setting the power for each shot. The main goal is to clear the table of all your assigned balls, and then sink the 8-ball to win. Two mechanics define the game: the overhead view for planning your shot and the close-up power meter that determines how hard you hit the cue ball. You play through a series of locations, like a bar or a pool hall, beating opponents to advance. The game has a steady pace, but the physics can be unforgiving, making position play and careful planning essential. It feels like a thoughtful, sometimes frustrating, test of your ability to think two or three shots ahead.