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|title= Virtual Pool 4 |
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|image= Virtual_Pool_4_Video_Game_Logo.jpg |
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|developer= Celeris |
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|publisher= Celeris |
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|released= '''Windows''' {{vgrelease|WW|August 15, 2012<ref name="Giant Bomb" />}} '''iPad''' {{vgrelease|WW|January 6, 2016<ref name="itunes.apple.com" />}} |
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|genre= [[Sports game|Sports]] ([[snooker]] and [[Pool (cue sports)|pool]]) |
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|modes= [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]] |
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|platforms= [[Microsoft Windows]], [[iOS]] |
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'''''Virtual Pool 4'''''{{efn|Two versions of release are available, one named Virtual Pool 4, and the other Virtual Pool 4 Online. Apart from the online multiplayer aspect, the graphics and gameplay is identical.}} is a [[Sports game|sports]] [[Simulation game|simulation]] [[video game]] developed and published by American studio Celeris as an entry in the ''[[Virtual Pool]]'' franchise, a sequel to ''[[Virtual Pool 3]]''. The game was initially released on [[Windows]] in August 2012. It was released to [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on May 11, 2015, worldwide,<ref name="Steam" /> after a period on [[Steam Greenlight]].<ref name="Steam Greenlight" /> The game has two releases, an offline version of the game,<ref name="Steam info" /> and an online multiplayer version.{{efn|Named ''Virtual Pool 4 Online}}<ref name="9 Ball" /><ref name="Steam Multiplayer" /> The game has also had an additional [[iPad]] release.<ref name="vponline.celeris" /> |
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==Gameplay== |
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As with other entries in the Virtual Pool series, the game is controlled by [[Keyboard (computing)|keyboard]] and [[mouse (computing)|mouse]]. Shots are made by holding down specific keyboard buttons, whilst moving the mouse backwards and then forwards to [[mimic]] stroking the {{cuegloss|cue ball}}. The speed at which the mouse is moved forwards determines the strength of the shot being played. |
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Featuring 35 different game modes, including [[eight-ball]] and [[nine-ball]] [[Pool (cue sports)|pool]], [[carom billiards]], [[snooker]], and various [[pub games]]<ref name="Steam" /> whereas five other games, which are all four types of [[Russian billiards]] including scratch pyramid and 14.1 long pyramid are scheduled to be released alongside [[Kaisa (cue sport)|Finnish Kaisa]] and three-player [[Cutthroat (pool)|cutthroat]]{{citation needed|reason=Steam page doesn't mention upcoming Russian Pyramid and Finnish Kaisa updates|date=July 2022}}. Included are different-sized [[billiard table]]s such as a smaller bar table, or a bigger championship snooker table.<ref name="Giant Bomb" /> Also included is the ability to edit the size of tables being played including pocket sizes and handicaps<ref name="POVsteveChaplin" /> Players also have the option of playing the ''tour'', ''hustle tour'' or ''trick shot'' modes, as well as instructional videos on how to improve in game and on a real table.<ref name="Giant Bomb" /> |
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In the ''tour'' mode, players have the option of playing through differing tours ranking from local competition to international series.<ref name="Giant Bomb" /> The game features real pro and amateur players from across the world,<ref name="POV" /> with developers asking pool players to submit information to be included in game.<ref name="POV" /> The ''hustle tour'' mode sees the player follow "Curly" played by Greg Finley, the game's hustling expert and introduce the player to [[hustling]] pool.<ref name="OfficialOverview" /> Curly greets the player in a full motion video, but despite the game mode that is selected, Curly will only play 9-ball pool. Starting as a rookie in the garages and work the player rises through the bars and pool halls to eventually take on Curly himself.<ref name="OfficialOverview" /> Along the way earning cash to spend on new cues and equipment which you can use to impress fellow hustlers and attract bigger cash prize pots.<ref name="Giant Bomb" /> This mode shares similarities to the Hustle Tour mode in [[Virtual Pool: Tournament Edition]] and the career mode in ''Virtual Pool Mobile'', with there being the same locations, and cut scenes to watch. |
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[[File:Screenshot_from_Virtual_Pool_4.jpg|thumb|right|The Trick Shot creator mode from ''Virtual Pool 4'']] |
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The ''trick shot'' mode features 140 preset [[trick shot]]s to attempt, and features an editor, for the player to setup new challenges; and send to friends. ''Virtual Pool 4'' states that it can make the players' real pool game improve by saying "So realistic it will make your real life pool game better!"<ref name="Steam" /> The game attempts this with instructional videos with head of coaching in the "world [[8-ball]] pool association"<ref name="upc-pool.org" /> Steve Daking;<ref name="OfficialOverview" /><ref name="POVsteveChaplin" /> and allows the player to attempt the shots in-game.<ref name="Steam" /> The player also has the ability to customize the portrait of the player character an opponent in any game mode.<ref name="dadsgamingaddiction" /> |
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A [[tutorial]] mode is included in game before any ''quick game'', to allow the player to learn the controls.<ref name="OfficialOverview" /> |
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===Online Multiplayer=== |
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The second version of Virtual Pool 4 features game play for multiplayer matches, Single and double elimination tournaments with or without handicap.<ref name="Steam Multiplayer" /> The modes feature the ability to upload shots to the players profile online, as well as statistical displays of the players wins, losses, world ranking and calendar for planning events. This features an in-game [[currency]] known as "V$".<ref name="Steam Multiplayer" />{{efn|The in-game currency is also purchasable for real-world currency}} |
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''Virtual Pool 4 multiplayer'' also features all of the same gameplay as the original release, but without the offline season game modes, and instructional videos.<ref name="vponline.celeris.com:2" /> This version of the release features an annual membership fee, rather than a straight up cost of the game like the offline release. However, purchasing the annual fee also includes more V$. The offline version of the game also includes a 1-year subscription of the online modes for free. |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
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<ref name="Steam">{{cite web | url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/336150/Virtual_Pool_4/ | title=Virtual Pool 4 on Steam | work=[[Steam (service)|Steam]] | access-date=December 12, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213081825/http://store.steampowered.com/app/336150/Virtual_Pool_4/ | archive-date=December 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Giant Bomb">{{cite web | url=https://www.giantbomb.com/virtual-pool-4/3030-41158/ | title=Virtual Pool 4 (Game) | publisher=[[Giant Bomb]] | access-date=December 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Steam Greenlight">{{cite web|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=131138504|title=Steam Greenlight:: Virtual Pool 4|work=Steampowered.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225170634/http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=131138504|archive-date=December 25, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="9 Ball">{{cite web | url=http://www.9balldotcom.co.uk/ | title=Latest News - 9Ball.com | work=9balldotcom | access-date=December 12, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213011210/http://www.9balldotcom.co.uk/ | archive-date=December 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Steam info">{{cite web | url=https://steamdb.info/app/336150/ | title=Virtual Pool 4 - Info | work=Steam DB | access-date=December 12, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213010647/https://steamdb.info/app/336150/ | archive-date=December 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="POV">{{cite web | url=http://www.povpool.com/virtual-pool-4-last-call-for-submissions/ | title=Virtual Pool 4: Last call for submissions | publisher=POVpool | work=July 9, 2012 | date=9 July 2012 | access-date=December 12, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213010707/http://www.povpool.com/virtual-pool-4-last-call-for-submissions/ | archive-date=December 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="OfficialOverview">{{cite web|url=http://vponline.celeris.com/vp4offover|title=Virtual Pool 4 Overview|work=Virtual Pool Online|publisher=Celeris|access-date=December 20, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052309/http://vponline.celeris.com/vp4offover|archive-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Steam Multiplayer">{{cite web | url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/432310/Virtual_Pool_4_Multiplayer/ | title=Virtual pool 4 Multiplayer | publisher=[[Steam (service)|Steam]] | access-date=December 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="POVsteveChaplin">{{cite web | url=http://www.povpool.com/the-world-of-virtual-pool-4-with-steve-chaplin/ | title=The World of Virtual Pool 4 With Steve Chaplin | work=POV Pool | date=8 August 2012 | access-date=December 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="itunes.apple.com">{{cite web | url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/virtual-pool-4/id1053299692?mt=8 | title=Virtual Pool 4 on the App Store | date=9 January 2016 | publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] | access-date=December 19, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052318/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/virtual-pool-4/id1053299692?mt=8 | archive-date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="vponline.celeris">{{cite web | url=http://vponline.celeris.com/news/view/id/43 | title=VP4 iPad Released | publisher=Celeris | work=VPOnline | access-date=December 19, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="upc-pool.org">{{cite web | url=http://upc-pool.org.uk/cueaction/2012/08/virtual-pool-4-released/ | title=Virtual Pool 4 Released! Featuring the UPC | work=UPC Pool | access-date=December 14, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214183641/http://upc-pool.org.uk/cueaction/2012/08/virtual-pool-4-released/ | archive-date=December 14, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="dadsgamingaddiction">{{cite web | url=http://www.dadsgamingaddiction.com/virtual-pool-4/ | title=Virtual Pool 4 | work=Dad's Gaming Addiction | access-date=December 13, 2017 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213205701/http://www.dadsgamingaddiction.com/virtual-pool-4/ | archive-date=December 13, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref name="vponline.celeris.com:2">{{cite web | url=http://vponline.celeris.com/product/ | title=VP4 Products | publisher=Celeris | access-date=December 18, 2017}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*{{moby game|id=/virtual-pool-4|name=''Virtual Pool 4''}} |
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*[http://vponline.celeris.com/vp4offprod Official website] |
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