In a bit of a break from the norm of Naxat Soft's other games, such as the sublime surreal pinball "Crush" series and a host of shoot 'em ups, Break In is a rather normal game. Unlike the title would suggest, it is in fact not a game where you break into buildings or anything similar - It is actually a pool game.
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Fri, 09 May 2008 by Darren Calvert
Break In could have been a great game where you could play a burglar trying to steal some precious jewels; instead it is pool game simulator. These games used to be ten a penny in the arcade halls of old so it is only fitting that some home conversions..
Break In could have been a great game where you could play a burglar trying to steal some precious jewels; instead it is pool game simulator. These games used to be ten a penny in the arcade halls of old so it is only fitting that some home conversions..
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1. agent_lime 23 Feb 2008, 19:18 GMT
looks worse than lunar pool...however i did like lunar pool
2. Bensei
04 Apr 2008, 16:48 GMT
Wouldn't it cost 700 points? (TG16 games cost 600 points normally+100 import)
3. TRON
12 Apr 2008, 04:00 GMT
I remember this game from when it came out, and it's a fun little pool game. The ball physics are very good,
4. Angelic Lapras King
02 May 2008, 22:06 GMT
Ah well, Snooker fans will be happy...
5. WiiGamer24 03 May 2008, 14:09 GMT
I'm a huge snooker and pool fan, but I'll almost definatly give this game a miss. The official World Snooker game (pool variants and other cue sports games on on there also) for the Wii (and most other consoles) comes out next month so I'll be getting that. There's also a very good online snooker/pool game that I play regually.
6. GameGod3008
09 May 2008, 17:40 GMT
This is probably obvious but was this released in the US before?
7. Tides of Chaos
09 May 2008, 22:16 GMT
The video has some nice and relaxing music but I think I'll pass. For some reason, I really like Monkey Ball Billiards even though it's just a mini within the second main game.
8. DEMON212
10 May 2008, 05:02 GMT
Not a bad game, although I must be thick, because I'm finding the interface difficult to get to grips with. Then again, I hadn't slept in 36 hours and I hadn't read the operations guide properly, lol.
9. Tony
23 May 2008, 20:22 GMT
Its strange Battle Load runner was an import, but kept the 600 point price tag. This game did not hmmmm
Is "Break in" a term used in Billiards? Just curious
10. 03bgood
07 Aug 2008, 22:25 GMT
I want this game because I have Lunar Pool which is a decent game but I really gotta download this once it's available.
11. deadbattery
11 Aug 2008, 14:06 GMT
I assume "Break In" refers to breaking the triangle of pool balls as the first move in each game.
12. StarDust
13 Aug 2008, 06:06 GMT
I have always been a fan of pool and pinball simulators, so I got this on the fly when I realized it had come out. Not bad, except I'm having some issues with precision, but I haven't read the manual, nor have I figured out how to use the "extra" options available. I like the fact you can choose different opponents, too.
I'm guessing most of the issues will be solved once I study the user's manual on how to set up my shots. There are also advanced options such as "English", or putting spin on the ball. Either way, this is a very solid feel for a 16-bit game. One thing's for sure, it doesn't spoil the experience by predicting the trajectory the way Yahoo Pool does.
Just like in a real pool game, it's sometimes difficult to judge exactly where your balls will strike, but that is not due to randomness. The game presents an element of skill with a steady learning curb to improve your game.
Update - Skip this and get "Midnight Pool" for Wiiware...
13. Jolted85
14 Dec 2008, 14:21 GMT
This isn't really that bad of a game, sure you gotta pay 700 for the import price, but it is a good pool sim.
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