Play Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker Online

Versions

Game Info

Cover art of Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker

4.5 / 5

2 votes

Platform
Sega Genesis
Genres
Sports · Billiards
Release date
December 31, 1991

Summary

Jimmy White's "Whirlwind" Snooker pushes the 16‑bit era’s graphics and processing power into a surprisingly lifelike cue sport experience. The physics feel almost like a real table, and the clean interface lets you line up shots with the kind of precision that even seasoned players have used to polish their actual game.

Behind the serious simulation runs Archer MacLean’s cheeky sense of humor – a successful pot is punctuated by a satisfying “pop,” and wayward shots trigger balls sprouting eyeballs, arms, and goofy signs that shout “Get on with it!” The quirky touches keep the mood light, and the title’s legacy continued with Archer MacLean’s Pool in ’92 and Jimmy White’s 2: Cueball in ’99.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker
  • Screenshot 2 of Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker