Premium Pool Arena
- April 14, 2017
- Iceflake Studios
Premium Pool Arena is a modern pool game with single-player and multiplayer modes, both local and online. Play 8 ball against AI, friends, or global opponents, and participate in extensive tournament modes with higher rewards. Experience is earned through online play and completing challenges, with a prestige system to enhance replayability.
Reviews
- Easy to play with a great graphics and intuitive interface.
- The AI is smart and provides a good challenge for practice.
- It's a fun and simple pool game that can be enjoyed casually.
- The online matchmaking is virtually non-existent, making it hard to find opponents.
- The game has poor physics and controls that can be frustrating, especially with the lack of documentation.
- It has a pay-to-win model with microtransactions that detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users appreciate the graphics, noting them as great and intuitive, although some consider them merely "okay" for certain games. There is a sentiment that high-end graphics may not be essential for simpler games like pool, suggesting a preference for functionality over visual complexity.
“Easy to play, great graphics, intuitive interface.”
“The graphics in this game are underwhelming and do not match the expectations set by other titles in the genre.”
“The visual design feels outdated and lacks the polish that modern games typically offer.”
“I found the graphics to be quite disappointing; they detract from the overall experience of the game.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been heavily criticized for its reliance on microtransactions and loot boxes, leading many players to label it as pay-to-win. Users express frustration over the perceived imbalance created by these purchases, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
“These items can also be purchased through microtransactions, which may seem like it makes the game pay-to-win.”
“It's just a totally pay-to-win, microtransactions and loot boxes infested mess.”
“Buy-to-play game with microtransactions and loot crates nonsense; actual gameplay and modes are far worse than pool FX.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music features a pleasant and calming vibe that enhances the overall experience, complemented by colorful visuals. Players appreciate the option to adjust the volume or mute the music entirely, adding to the customization of their gameplay.
“It has nice colorful tables, and when you begin the game, it has a nice calm music vibe to it.”
“You can change the volume (or mute entirely) for the in-game music, which I'm glad they added.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking competitiveness and being overshadowed by microtransactions and loot boxes, leading to a disappointing experience compared to similar titles. Players are advised to avoid the game if they seek engaging or competitive gameplay.
“I suggest staying away if you're looking for competitive gameplay.”
“Buy-to-play game with microtransactions and loot crates; actual gameplay and modes are far worse than Pool FX.”
“Buy-to-play game with microtransactions and loot crates; actual gameplay and modes are far worse than Pool FX.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its reliance on online battles to complete quests, leaving solo players feeling isolated and frustrated. This design choice detracts from the overall narrative experience, as it limits engagement for those who prefer single-player content.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.