The game of billiards has never been simulated so realistically with the physics, lighting and graphics implementing its real life counterpart so brilliantly. Without a doubt Hustle Kings has definitely bought some class to the PSN library of games and annihilates every other game in its genre.

Each match can be played in a variety of stunningly detailed bars and settings. A rather intriguing setting is the sky lounge, which is set on the top floor of a building on looking the sky and city at night. It’s a great view when you’re in a match; it complements the pool table and the entire surrounding.

The controls couldn’t be any easier with the option to either control the pool cue with the left analogue stick or the D- pad. To take a shot you can flick the right analogue stick or use an accuracy meter which prompts you to press x for the perfect shot. The power of a shot is controlled with R2 and L2 conveyed on screen by a slider.

In every match you win you earn HKC, which is Hustle Kings in game currency. The more trick shots executed, the more HKC you can expect.

With this currency you can buy new avatars, a variety of pool cues/balls and bars to name a few. The price of all these items however are ridiculously overpriced and out of reach.

The only way you could possibly have any hope of purchasing this stuff is by making big wagers online.  Finding an opponent to hustle is easy, when standard pool modes supports up to 256 players in one lobby.

Recording victorious moments against friends and family is straightforward. What’s even better is the fact that you can upload any of your favourite clips to Youtube. This is perfect for educating players on how to obtain difficult trophies. 

While it isn’t much, Hustle Kings uses the Playstaion 3’s Sixaxis controls, to apply chalk to your pool cue. A selection of chalk can be purchased for different results, more than likely you’ll stick with the default chalk at hand than purchase a new one. 

Hustle Kings has a range of music genres that you wouldn’t think twice to listen to but in this case match splendidly well. You will definitely be humming along to the tracks subconsciously; alternatively you can listen to your own tracks via access to the XMB.

If the immersive high definition presentation doesn’t subject you to Hustle Kings, let the gameplay overwhelm you. Hustle Kings is the total package for a PSN game you’ve got a career mode, tournament mode, trickshot, online and much more to offer for just £6.29. If you’re PSN library is feeling lonely or you’re making a first purchase acquire Hustle Kings.    

9/10