Pool Hustler
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(Playstation - US, Sports)
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Developed_By:
Ornith
Published_By:
Activision
Released On:
30 Nov 1998
Pool Hustler , released on the Playstation in 1998, is a sports game that challenges players to become a champion pool player.
The story revolves around your character's journey from being a small-time pool hustler to becoming one of the greatest players of all time. As you progress through the game, you'll face off against some of the toughest opponents in the world of professional pool, each with their own unique style and strengths.
Gameplay involves playing pool matches against AI-controlled opponents, with the goal of winning as many games as possible within a set number of lives. The gameplay is divided into different modes, including a career mode where you can play through a series of matches to climb the ranks and become a champion.
Pool Hustler features simple yet addictive gameplay, making it an enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels.
UPC-A:
047875104594 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-00758 (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
STARTING UP
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Set up your PlayStation® game console according to the instruction manual.
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Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
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Insert the Pool Hustler disc and close the disc cover.
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Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game.
RESET BUTTON
POWER INDICATOR
POWER BUTTON
CONTROLLER PORT
OPEN BUTTON
DISC COVER
GAME CONTROLS
The controller configuration is shown here. To select menu options, use the Directional Buttons up/down to navigate through the menu options, highlight the option you want to select, and hit the X button to accept.
Loading and Saving Data
You can save and load your current game data using a memory card. Loading and saving operations are available from the Memory Card menu option. Pool Hustler only uses Memory Card Slot 1 for loading and saving data.
Playing
The basic elements of game play in Pool Hustler (aiming at object balls and hitting the cue ball) are outlined below:
Strike Point
Move the strike point (the point on the cue ball where the cue tip hits) by holding down the button while using the directional buttons.
Cue Stick Angle
Change the angle of the cue stick by using the directional buttons up or down while holding down the R1 button.
Aiming Line
You can toggle the aiming line function on and off with the Select button.
GAME MODES
Introduction to Game Modes
Lesson Mode
This is a pool tutorial designed by a professional pocket billiards player. Lesson mode will give you the knowledge you need to master the game of pool.
Story Mode
In Story mode, the player plays high-stakes pool against a progressively better series of computer-controlled pool players. The goal is to beat them all and become the pool champion.
Two-Player Mode
This head-to-head mode pits two players against each other in four different pool games.
Practice Mode
Practice mode allows you to place balls wherever you want to, and hit them wherever you like.
Trick Shot Mode
The player tries to master 30 trick shots utilizing massé, English, and other techniques.
Memory Card
This option allows you to save and load your current game data using a memory card.
Options
Allows you to adjust audio preferences, difficulty level, and other game settings.
Lesson Mode
Tutorial Menu
Select a lesson topic with the directional buttons and press X. To end a lesson, select Tutorial Menu or push and select YES from the pop-up window to leave Lesson Mode.
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The Rails
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Cushioning
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Center Hit
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Example English
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Curve Ball
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Jump Shot
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Example Center Shots Reverse
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Follow Shot
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Example Follow Shots Other Info
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Draw Shot
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Example Draw
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English
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Glossary
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Quit Lesson
Curve Balls
Raise the angle on the cue ball, and aim for the right or left side. This makes the ball curve by putting a special kind of spin on it. If the ball will curve more if you stroke downward.
Tutorial Screen
After you have chosen a lesson topic, use the X button to advance through the explanatory text.
Story Mode
In Story mode, you have to win money by playing high-stakes pool while advancing through increasingly difficult stages. The goal is to beat the final opponent, the ultimate pool master.
You advance to higher stages by beating the opponents found in each stage. However, if you do not have enough cash to cover the minimum required fee for a particular stage, you will not be able to play against opponents in that stage. If your cash reserves dip below the minimum required fee for the lowest stage, you won't be able to play anywhere and the game will be over. After the Game Over screen, you will be returned to the title screen. The next time you enter Story mode, your money will be reset to the default minimum amount.
From time to time, your opponent will ask you if you want to bet on your next shot. Select YES or NO, depending on your preference.
Occasionally, the computer opponent might take a few seconds to decide on its shot.
Two Player Mode
Player
Choose a name from the list of players registered. Unless there are at least two players already registered, you will not be able to advance past this screen.
Enter Name
Create new player profiles by entering player names. Use the directional buttons to highlight the characters, and the X button to select them.
Record
Allows you to view the win/loss record of each registered player.
Game
Choose from Nine Ball, Rotation, Eight Ball and 14.1 Continuous. For Nine Ball and Eight Ball you can choose the number of matches to be played. For Rotation and 14.1 Continuous you can choose between three target score settings.
Select Stage
After you select the game to be played, you have to pick a stage. At first, you will only be able to choose between Stages 1 & 2, but as you advance in Story mode, you will be able to choose from more stages in the Two-Player mode.
As you complete the stages in Story mode, make sure to save your game often. This will allow you to play the later stages in Two-Player mode anytime you want to, even if you finish the Story mode and turn your PlayStation off.
GAME
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NINE BALL
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ROT
Controls
L2 Button
Zoom Out
L1 Button
Zoom In
R2 Button
Move Cue Ball
R1 Button
Change Cuestick Angle
□ Button
Move Strike Point
▲ Button
Cancel Shot/Exit Menu
O Button
Overhead/Move Camera
× Button
Select/Shoot
Directional Buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right)
Aiming Line
Start Button
Start/Pause
Select Button
Toggles the aiming line off and on.
Left Stick
Moves the striking point on the cue ball when the button is held down.
Right Stick (Up and down movements)
adjust the power used on the stroke.
Right Stick (Pressing down)
stroke the shot.
Enemies & Characters
Joseph
Born into a traditional working-class family, Joe has faced an uphill battle since childhood. Quick to anger, Joe plays an impatient game of pool.
Yung
Yung is a college student from Seoul studying at a university in Central City through an exchange program. Although she doesn't have much power in her stroke, Yung makes up for it with a soft touch on the ball.
Elizabeth
Liz runs a pool bar in Central City. Her personality and style of play are every bit as wild as her appearance.
Morgan
Having learned to play pool as a way of killing time while serving a 35-year prison sentence, Morgan has a certain disdain for people who take pool seriously. He has a very strange shooting style that might lead one to believe that he is just goofing around.
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