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 an intuitive interface, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- Great graphics and colorful tables enhance the overall gaming experience.
- The AI is challenging and provides a good practice opportunity for players.
- The online multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find matches.
- The game has significant issues with physics and controls, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Microtransactions and pay-to-win elements detract from the overall experience, as better cues require real money or extensive playtime.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users appreciate the graphics, noting them as great and intuitive, though some consider them merely "okay" for certain games. While titles like Poolnation emphasize graphics, others, like the 8 Ball Pool flash game, prioritize gameplay over visual fidelity.
“Easy to play, great graphics, intuitive interface.”
“The graphics in this game feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern titles.”
“The visual design is underwhelming and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model has been criticized for heavily relying on microtransactions and loot boxes, leading many players to perceive the game as pay-to-win. Users express frustration with the integration of these elements into a buy-to-play format, suggesting that it detracts 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 experience.”
“Buy-to-play game with microtransactions and loot crates; actual gameplay and modes are far worse than expected.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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 in-game music entirely, adding to the customization of their gameplay experience.
“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.”
“The in-game music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“While you can adjust the volume or mute the music entirely, I wish there were more engaging tracks to enjoy.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking competitive elements and being overshadowed by microtransactions and loot crates, leading to a disappointing experience compared to similar titles like Pool FX. Players are advised to avoid the game if they seek engaging gameplay modes.
“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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.