Play Hardcore Pool Online
Chalk up, aim carefully—the physics actually feel right on this tiny screen. Miss an easy shot and the AI makes you pay, just like a real pool hall.
Hardcore Pool was a 2004 Game Boy Advance release from publisher Destination Software and developer Midas Interactive Entertainment. It arrived during a period when the GBA library was diversifying, offering more simulation and sports titles alongside its platformers and RPGs. This game focused squarely on delivering a straightforward pool experience without the frills of a larger narrative or career mode.
You control the cue stick, lining up shots with a targeting guide and adjusting for spin and power before taking each shot. The main objective is simply to clear the table, either by sinking all your designated balls and then the eight ball or by playing various other rule sets like Nine-Ball. Its signature mechanics include a precise power meter for shot strength and the ability to apply English, putting spin on the cue ball to control its path after contact. The pacing is deliberate, demanding thoughtful consideration of angles and rebounds, and the AI provides a consistent, challenging opponent. It feels satisfying to pull off a difficult bank shot or set up a clever combination, making for a competent and focused portable billiards game.
Download Hardcore Pool ROM
You can download this ROM to play Hardcore Pool offline using an Game Boy Advance emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
