8 Ball Billiards Offline Pool
"8 Ball Billiards Offline Pool" is a sport game designed for single-player use, offering both 8 ball and 9 ball pool games in an offline format. The game boasts good visuals, but is hindered by frequent ads and bugs that may impact gameplay. As described, the game provides a offline billiards experience, allowing players to practice and perfect their skills at their own pace.
Reviews
- The game is enjoyable and provides a good way to pass the time, especially when offline.
- Graphics are nice and the physics are generally dependable, making for a fun billiards experience.
- The game offers a variety of cues and challenges, which can be engaging for players.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads that disrupt gameplay and can be frustrating.
- Many players report issues with the AI being overly difficult, making it feel rigged and unfair.
- There are numerous bugs, including problems with shot accuracy and game resets, which detract from the overall experience.
- monetization58 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the frequency of ads, particularly after each game, and some feel that the game is designed to push in-app purchases as a means to reduce ad exposure. While a few users find the ads manageable, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction, with many calling for a more balanced approach to monetization.
“Lots of adverts if you replay shots, but they are acceptable as the game is free unless you opt for in-game purchases.”
“In-app purchases are available, but you don't need them.”
“Good application with no ads.”
“The game could be the best offline pool game ever; however, it is destroyed by too many repetitive long ads.”
“Another game wrecked by too many ads after each bloody game; how stupid is that?”
“Ads ruin the game.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as "great," "awesome," and "fantastic," while others criticize them as "poor" or "low quality." Some users appreciate the smoothness and realism of the graphics, while a few mention odd or strange design choices. Despite the criticisms, a significant number of players find the graphics enjoyable and a strong point of the game.
“I like the game..great graphics and smooth....it feels real you know what I'm saying....you definitely want to give it a try.”
“Exceptional graphics and a handful of challenging stages.”
“Amazing graphics and relaxing.”
“Poor graphics and always have to watch ads to get extra coins.”
“Graphics sucks, uninstalled after 1 game.”
“Poor quality graphics.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the app crashing, unresponsive buttons, and connectivity problems despite being on Wi-Fi. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by persistent technical issues that detract from the experience.
“Slightly buggy, especially with the ad return buttons not working.”
“The game lags and freezes your ability to do anything.”
“Fun game but it freezes all the time and I need to close the game and reopen it!”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable and fun for casual play, with offline functionality being a positive aspect. However, some users report issues such as freezing, overpowered AI, and frustrations with pay-to-win mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
“I love that it even works offline; the gameplay is awesome!”
“Gameplay is good, fun enough to pass the time.”
“This game is usually striking, but there is no online gameplay option. Even after deleting this stupid game, it is still on my phone. When I tried to open the app, it said that the game is not installed. This game sucks.”
“The gameplay is rubbish; the computer is overpowered and the game freezes nearly every second while playing offline.”
“I'm sorry, but I just don't want to pay in-game money to play pool with inconsistent AI and pay-to-win mechanics.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the music in the game, noting its beauty and importance to the overall experience. However, there are frustrations regarding the availability of music for remote playback and the challenges in downloading related apps. Overall, the music is seen as a vital component that enhances gameplay.
“I think when playing the game we need music.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally enjoyable but criticized for its simplicity and ease, with players suggesting the addition of a tutorial mode and more challenging missions to enhance engagement. Additionally, technical issues, such as freezing bots, detract from the overall experience.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“I love how the narrative unfolds with unexpected twists that make each mission feel fresh.”
“The character development is impressive, making you truly care about their fates.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing issues such as inaccurate guidelines, glitches that cause losses, and problems with coin accumulation, which detract from the overall experience. These technical issues make the grinding process feel unfair and unenjoyable.
“This game is frustrating because when I attempted a double shot using left spin, the first ball never pocketed while only the second one did. The guidelines are not accurate, and the bots sometimes glitch, causing me to lose. Additionally, my coins glitched and turned to zero while I was grinding for Mexico in 9-ball. Please fix this so I can enjoy the game again.”
“Grinding in this game feels pointless. The rewards are minimal compared to the time and effort required, making it a tedious experience.”
“I find the grinding aspect of this game to be overly repetitive and boring. It takes too long to progress, and it often feels like I'm just wasting my time.”
- humor1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, but some users feel that certain stages or elements have become less funny due to restrictions or changes, impacting the overall comedic experience.
“Awesome... but for some reason, they locked the stage; it's not funny anymore.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced, lacking the charm I expected.”
“I was hoping for clever humor, but most of the jokes were just cringeworthy.”