October 12, 2023
grapefrukt

subpar pool

Subpar Pool is anything but subpar, featuring a whole lot of spectacular arcade pool fun and so much variety that you'll struggle to put it down.

87%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, music

85% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

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About

subpar pool is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by grapefrukt and was released on October 12, 2023. It received very positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Subpar Pool" is a whimsical golf-pool hybrid game with procedurally generated levels. Players must pocket balls within a set number of shots while navigating through fantastically vibrant worlds. With the ability to combine cards for wacky and unexpected playthroughs, Subpar Pool offers a unique and tailored experience for every player's desired gameplay and skill level. Progress in the game by creating your own course with cards that unlock new challenges and experiences.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
It's highly addictive with a variety of challenges and gameplay elements that keep players engaged.
The mechanics are fun and easy to pick up, making it a great choice for short play sessions.

The game lacks clear instructions and explanations for certain mechanics, leading to confusion during gameplay.
Some challenges can be frustratingly difficult, and the limited number of boards may lead to repetitive gameplay.
There are issues with controls and bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of tight mechanics and fun variants, offering significant replayability, though some players find the limited board types and option cards lacking in variety. While the core mechanics are praised for their brilliance and the addition of engaging elements, there are criticisms regarding the graphics and overall execution, with calls for more customization options and improved settings. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as enjoyable and vibrant, despite some inconsistencies.
- “I really enjoy the ability to customize your game by adding or taking away challenges and gameplay elements with cards.”
- “Tight mechanics, fun variants, lots of replayability.”
- “The core gameplay mechanics are brilliant and only improved by the additions of portals, and stuff that I won't spoil but add increasingly fun skill-based but enjoyable gameplay.”
- “However, there are only 4 kinds of boards with their own unique mechanics, as well as 14 option cards, of which I only find maybe about 5-6 that are fun to play.”
- “Terrible graphics and gameplay is sloppy, uninteresting, and boring.”
- “Needs additional settings: gameplay - aim sensitivity slider, audio - dialogue/voice, effects, and music volume sliders.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style, smooth animations, and vibrant visuals, while others criticize the overall quality as terrible. Many players highlight the impressive design and fluidity, particularly for a mobile game, alongside engaging gameplay elements. Overall, the graphics are noted as a strong point by several users, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “Great game and art style.”
- “✅ The refresh rate is high for a mobile game; everything is smooth and fluid and is accompanied by impressive graphic design and animation. ✅ Accessibility, UI, UX, and chat windows are S tier, brilliant.”
- “Adorable graphics, interesting and fun gameplay, and vibrant sound and music.”
- “The graphics are terrible, and the gameplay feels sloppy, uninteresting, and boring.”
- “The visuals are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, leading to a disjointed visual experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for becoming repetitive, with quests lacking variety and leading to a sense of stagnation as the narrative loses momentum.
- “The quests simply start repeating, and the game sort of peters out.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game is described as vibrant and enjoyable, complementing the adorable graphics and engaging gameplay. However, players express a desire for additional audio settings, including separate volume sliders for dialogue, effects, and music to enhance their experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Adorable graphics, interesting and fun gameplay, and vibrant sound and music.”
- “30 minutes of playtime and I have completed 10 of the 196 challenges... cool graphics and music too!”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are no options to adjust the music volume separately from other audio, which is frustrating.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, leading to a disjointed experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's tight mechanics and enjoyable variants, contributing to its strong replayability and overall great replay value.
- “Tight mechanics, fun variants, lots of replayability.”
- “Great replay value too”