8 Ball Hero

About

"8 Ball Hero" is a sport game that offers great gameplay and stellar visuals, allowing you to become a pool hero entered in various tournaments and competitions. However, the game is marred by frequent and annoying ads that may hinder your enjoyment. Experience the thrill of competing and winning in the world of pool, while dealing with intrusive advertisements.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,127 reviews

graphics46 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game offers unique challenges that require strategic thinking and cue placement, making it engaging for pool enthusiasts.
Excellent graphics and smooth gameplay enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
The game provides a good learning experience for both beginners and experienced players, helping to improve their skills.

Many players are frustrated by the lack of multiplayer options and the inability to play full games, as it often feels like a series of isolated shots.
The energy system is seen as a cash grab, limiting gameplay and requiring players to watch ads or pay to continue playing.
Players are disappointed with the repetitive nature of levels and the lack of new content, leading to boredom after completing all available challenges.

graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
21%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their realism and quality, with many users highlighting the smooth animations and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. However, some players have reported performance issues, such as frame rate drops during gameplay, which detracts from the otherwise impressive graphical presentation. Overall, the game is noted for its outstanding graphics, making it a standout in the pool genre.
- “The graphics and music are excellent.”
- “Amazingly realistic graphics and simulation game love the story mode and the challenging levels but easy to use controls so by far my favorite pool game to play thank you developers keep up the great work.”
- “Outstanding graphics and just love everything about this game, very very addictive.”
- “There are options to control graphics quality, but the game goes into two-frames-per-second mode after a ball is potted and a flash of light comes out of the pocket regardless of any settings.”
- “Love the graphics but after a few wins games start freezing up.”
- “Controls are weird and bad graphics.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
11%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, which can dominate gameplay and feel like a cash grab. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game currency, others criticize the high cost of in-app purchases and the frequency of forced ads, leading to a generally negative perception of the monetization approach. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay has left many players dissatisfied, with calls for improvements to the ad experience.
- “No ads!”
- “You either watch 30 to 40 ads, each ad 30 seconds, or pay real money for some. You will spend 15 minutes to finish a small game, 14 of them are ads.”
- “This game would be 5 stars if not for the incessant in-app purchase offers.”
- “My only complaint is that the in-app purchases are too expensive.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some users praising its smooth mechanics and customization options, while others criticize it for being overly focused on style rather than substance. Many players appreciate the graphics, but some express frustration with the energy system and difficulty levels, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to gameplay. Overall, while there are positive elements, the gameplay experience is hindered by certain design choices and mechanics.
- “An interesting pool game with a progress system similar to the football game, however with a whole lot fairer gameplay.”
- “Nice graphics, smooth gameplay, able to customize character, and really easy to get the hang of playing!”
- “Good graphics and good gameplay, that's why I gave 5 stars.”
- “The gameplay is bad, more focused on nonsensical and stylish things rather than on substance.”
- “Offline only with a terrible energy system limiting your gameplay unless you pay for more energy.”
- “This game has potential, but the levels are so hard, almost impossible to complete. Graphics are pretty good, but gameplay is not that good.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its emotional depth and engaging quests at each level, despite some noting that it lacks the complexity found in other titles. While the storyline enhances the overall experience, some users express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the narrative immersion. Overall, the story mode is highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal as a compelling pool simulation.
- “Amazingly realistic graphics and simulation game. I love the story mode and the challenging levels, but easy to use controls, so by far my favorite pool game to play. Thank you developers, keep up the great work.”
- “So cool how you can pull off amazing trick shots, and I found myself cheering for my player character because the story is actually emotionally compelling.”
- “Great story!”
- “Although the storylines are not as deep as in Score Hero, this is the best pool game I have ever played.”
- “You're not playing real life people; it's more of a story mode type game. I'm more interested in playing live real people.”
- “It's a nice game, but a big issue is that you cannot see what mission you have until it's finished, so you play blindfolded because you don't know what you need to do.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting significant issues such as lagging graphics, unresponsive controls, and frequent crashes. Many players experience frustrating glitches and screen freezes that hinder gameplay, making it difficult to progress. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for users.
- “I always download all your games thinking that it will be good, and it was good, but this one 8 Ball Hero was so annoying. The graphics were lagging, the game was lagging, and the most important issue is that the controls are so frustrating. I can't even go to level 2 because it just freezes whenever I try to aim.”
- “I really enjoy playing, except when it glitches or lags.”
- “Full of bugs and lags; the screen freezes and breaks.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting it as both fun and amusing, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Fun but funny, a good combination!”
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “A truly funny game!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as excellent and complementing the overall experience alongside the graphics.
- “The graphics and music are excellent.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is enhanced by a professional ESPN vibe, which users find appealing, although some have not yet experienced a full game to fully assess its impact.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as they become invested in the story and feel a genuine connection to their character, often cheering for them during gameplay.
- “It's so cool how you can pull off amazing trick shots, and I found myself cheering for my player character because the story is actually emotionally compelling.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in, making every victory feel personal and every loss heartbreaking.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it made me reflect on my own experiences and emotions.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has low replayability, with many users noting that it becomes boring quickly after initial playthroughs.
- “No replay value and gets boring quickly.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel like a chore.”