Shooting Ball

About

"Shooting Ball" is a Sport game that offers a stunning visual and sensational soundtrack experience. In this single-player vertical billiards-style game, you'll engage in beautiful gameplay, but be prepared for some grinding and bugs that may affect your overall experience. Sharpen your skills and get ready to immerse yourself in this unique gaming journey.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,539 reviews

graphics401 positive mentions

monetization2.9k negative mentions

monetization
2,958 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads after every level, often leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some acknowledge that the ads are relatively short and can be skipped, the sheer frequency and length of these ads have prompted numerous users to uninstall the game, expressing a desire for a paid option to remove ads entirely.
- “Amazing game, no ads, you can unlock different pool sticks, play on multiple pool tables, and different varieties of pool tables. I would rate this game more than five stars. Thank you so much for creating this game.”
- “Great game, relaxing, nothing to buy, no ads to buy anything... refreshing for a game!”
- “No ads which is what I look for in games.”
- “Too many ads and no option to pay to disable.”
- “The amount of ads in this game is a complete joke and ruin the whole experience.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
graphics
498 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
18%
2%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and realism, with many users noting that they enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some players express disappointment that the graphics do not match the promotional advertisements, describing them as less impressive than expected. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for improvements in certain areas, such as background details and visual variety.
- “Amazing graphics, easy to play.”
- “The graphics are awesome as hell and I love it.”
- “Great graphics and each step is more challenging than the last.”
- “It is really unfortunate that you show false scenes of this game in the commercial to deceive the viewer... contrary to what is shown in the advertisement, this game is not 3D, but only a 2D graphic screen.”
- “The graphics are horrible, and made me feel like I was playing a game designed for a toddler.”
- “Looks nothing like the ad, graphics are bad, boring.. uninstalling.”
gameplay
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
46%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, realistic ball physics, and enjoyable controls, making it a standout in the pool game genre. However, many users express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which significantly disrupt the gaming experience and detract from the overall enjoyment. While the graphics are often highlighted as impressive, the lack of diverse gameplay options and the repetitive nature of the challenges are noted as areas needing improvement.
- “Absolutely fabulous, easy to play controls, realistic gameplay, angles, sides... just like the real thing.”
- “Great graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “Fun and challenging gameplay.”
- “For every 5 minutes played, it's 4:30 seconds of ads and 30 seconds of actual gameplay.”
- “More ads than gameplay !!!!”
- “Unskippable ads take more time than actual gameplay.”
music
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
67%
4%
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, with many users enjoying the soft jazz and piano instrumentals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, a significant number of players express frustration over the game's inability to allow background music from other apps, as it often overrides or pauses their music, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. While the music itself is well-received, the lack of variety and the interference with personal music playback are common complaints.
- “It's a really enjoyable pool game with good background music and nice sound.”
- “The music is very relaxing and no flashy lights or noises to impair focus.”
- “Love the low jazz mood music, nice touch, almost makes it feel like I'm in the velvet lounge setting.”
- “Several annoying things about this game, it won't let me play my music at the same time, there's too many ads and you have to be online to play it.”
- “The only issue I encountered is that it cuts my music player even if the game audio is muted, which is frustrating; I can't play and listen to music at the same time.”
- “Worst of all is you cannot listen to radio, music, audiobooks, anything, as it will override everything.”
stability
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
4%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing during gameplay, particularly after completing levels or viewing ads. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app repeatedly, which disrupts their experience. While some users report no issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires urgent updates to address these stability problems.
- “Just started, so far it's a pretty cool game. No glitches, runs smooth.”
- “No glitches or goofy ball movements once you line up your shot.”
- “It is the best pool game I've played. It has such realistic graphics and there are no glitches.”
- “This is a very good game, and would still be downloaded to my phone if it weren't for the fact that the app freezes too many times, plus it causes my phone to glitch. The software needs to be updated if it is to be enjoyed by the public.”
- “The game freezes often and requires me to force stop it. It started out great, but now that I've played for a while, it freezes up after playing a few games.”
- “Game freezes a lot after each level to the point where I can't proceed. Keeps freezing... was a great game but now I beat a level, then it freezes... I have to close the app and replay the level.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it consistently funny and enjoyable, even amidst minor technical issues like freezing. Many users highlight the comedic elements as a key reason for their positive experience, often leading to laughter during gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, earning it high ratings from players.
- “There are some ads, but they have me laughing... so it's not a bad thing.”
- “It's a very funny game to play.”
- “It's funny when I get every ball in the pocket.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to boredom. While some appreciate the fun elements and variety in table shapes, many express frustration with the excessive grind required to reach more engaging content.
- “Boring, tedious, repetitive.”
- “Tedious gameplay, vehicle for advertisements.”
- “How many tedious levels do we have to go through to get to the interesting part?”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players feeling disappointed by its potential and poor graphics, which detracted from their experience. However, others found it to be a source of joy and a boost to their mental health, appreciating its accessibility and the sense of skill it provided, even for those unfamiliar with real pool. Overall, while the game has its flaws, it can evoke positive feelings for certain players.
- “I never played a real game of pool or snooker or any of that kind, but somehow this game made me feel like I got some serious skills at this sport.”
- “In my opinion, it is exceptional for your mental health and emotional well-being issues and mobility issues like me.”
- “Has great potential to munch goofy stuff and some touching of the table causes frustration; just a straight game would make it great.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting significant performance improvements following a recent update. Players report a smooth gameplay experience and express satisfaction with the app's interface and overall performance.
- “This game's performance has improved drastically after a recent update... I'm thoroughly impressed by the performance and the overall gameplay.”
- “Game runs smoothly, and the game is super fun to play when you're bored. I'd recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to play against people online.”
- “I love the interface and the overall performance.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its nostalgic qualities, evoking fond memories of playing billiards in a lively setting. However, some users report difficulties with app navigation, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Brings me back to my younger years. I really enjoy billiards; the atmosphere of having a beer at 2:00, shooting pool, and showing off at 1.9 reminds me of my life when I was unbeatable. I played every day for a year, and now I'm old, but this brings me back.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's story is hindered by frequent glitches, particularly during ad interruptions, which can prevent progression and disrupt the overall experience. While players enjoy the narrative, they feel it requires significant improvements to function smoothly.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players feel that the game's replayability could be enhanced by introducing more challenging puzzles, as the current ease of gameplay leads to boredom and a desire for greater engagement.
- “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possible scenario.”
- “The dynamic gameplay mechanics keep me engaged, encouraging me to replay the game to discover new strategies and experiences.”
- “I think it would be more enjoyable if there were more puzzles in the game. I'm finding it a bit too easy, and I'm getting bored. I don't want to stop playing because I like it.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to stay engaged. Once you've completed the main objectives, there's not much incentive to replay.”
- “After finishing the game, I felt no urge to go back and play again. The experience was fun, but it didn't offer enough different paths or challenges to warrant a second playthrough.”