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On Cue

In On Cue you can enjoy a realistic game of 8-ball pool or snooker against a friend or the computer, with adjustable skill levels. The action is viewed from above, showing the entire table at once. Rules for…

31 December 1987

On Cue is a sport, released 31 December 1987 on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.

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What On Cue is

On Cue was released in 1987. It was published by Mastertronic's Added Dimension. It is available on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In On Cue you can enjoy a realistic game of 8-ball pool or snooker against a friend or the computer, with adjustable skill levels. The action is viewed from above, showing the entire table at once. Rules for both games are faithfully reproduced: in snooker, the highest score wins, while in pool, victory goes to whoever pots their set of balls and the black. Before each shot, you position a crosshair to aim, apply spin, and adjust your power using a strength bar—then take your shot with perfect timing. Precision, strategy, and a sharp eye make the difference between a good player and a true cue master.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective.

What it launched against

On Cue launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.

Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.

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When did On Cue come out?
On Cue was released on 31 December 1987 for Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.

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