{"product_id":"pools-ps5","title":"POOLS (PS5)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOne could say \u003cb\u003ePOOLS\u003c\/b\u003e is like an art gallery where you look around and listen to the sounds. Very few things to accomplish or solve, practically a few mazes. Sometimes \u003cb\u003ePOOLS\u003c\/b\u003e can challenge your navigation skills. But mostly you're just... there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eNote: There are no monsters chasing you or jumping suddenly towards you, but the game can feel oppressive. \u003cb\u003ePOOLS\u003c\/b\u003e plays on fears of getting lost, the dark, and tight spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe game has no user-interface and no dialogue. No background music. Instead, the game uses sounds to make you feel like you're really there. The sounds and echoes change depending on the room you're in. Walking in water is slower. All of these things make the game feel more real and create a tense atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThere's no typical story, no characters to meet, and you won't find any notes in-game. But as you explore and advance further, you start to notice that the game's world changes around you. Rooms look and feel different. Each chapter has something unique. Constantly you're exploring new places, each with its own kind of mystery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe base game has six unique chapters, each taking 10 to 30 minutes to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003ePOOLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e is inspired by internet phenomena \"\u003cb\u003eLiminal spaces\u003c\/b\u003e\", \"\u003cb\u003eFound footage\u003c\/b\u003e\", and \"\u003cb\u003eBackrooms\u003c\/b\u003e\" - specifically \"\u003cb\u003eBackrooms Pools\u003c\/b\u003e\" or \"\u003cb\u003ePoolrooms\u003c\/b\u003e\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eOne of the original artists behind the Poolrooms concept is \u003cb\u003eJared Pike\u003c\/b\u003e.Other inspirations include Matt Studios Poolrooms videos from 2022, Mortain Colors, Anemoiapolis by Andrew Quist, and Kane Pixels: The Backrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGC Standard Pre-order","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804459479364,"sku":"43932","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/3791\/3668\/files\/BC_Upload_61cb72ea-731e-4745-bc8a-a55397dc18f0.png?v=1780155488","url":"https:\/\/www.thegamecollection.net\/products\/pools-ps5","provider":"The Game Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}