Hands On: Snooker 19 Looks for Its Big Break on PS4

In the frame.

There hasn’t been a licensed snooker game in almost a decade, which seems unusual when you consider the popularity of the sport. Sure, it’s never going to rival FIFA or Madden, but billiards can be brilliant fun – even if you’re not necessarily a baize buff in real-life. Snooker 19, then, is the first game on the PlayStation 4 to include Ronnie O’Sullivan et al. And having sat down for a quick frame, we must admit it’s right on cue.

Due out on 17th April ahead of the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield, publisher Ripstone couldn’t have timed its release date any better. Packing a roster of 128 professionals – over a dozen of which have been photo scanned – this is an authentic package, featuring every official sponsor, arena, and tournament from the real-world snooker circuit. If you’re a fan of the sport, then you’ll appreciate the attention to detail here.

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