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Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker

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Also known as
147 3D Snooker

Master realistic 3D snooker with adjustable angles, spin, and a trick shot mode.

Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker was released for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive in 1991 by Virgin Games. The original game also debuted in 1991 on home computers, making the Genesis version's release year and the original release year both 1991.


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Released
1991
Genre
Perspective
1st-person
Size
215.35 KB
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About Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker

Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker is a three-dimensional simulation of the sport. A key visual aid is a dotted line projected on screen, which predicts the trajectory of the cue ball including its first bounce after contact with a cushion.

The simulation provides players with control over the camera perspective, allowing the table and cue to be viewed from nearly any angle. Shot execution involves setting both the power and applying spin to the ball. An unusual feature is the game's response to slow play, where the balls themselves display impatient facial expressions.

Beyond standard play, a separate mode is included focused on trick shots. This mode offers a selection of classic snooker challenges, though it explicitly excludes certain well-known but more theatrical stunts not performed on the table surface.

Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker Screenshots

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