Want to indulge yourself in the world of billiards and compete with different players from all over the world? Have you ever struggled with the fact that you can’t go to a real billiard hall anytime, anywhere to improve your billiard skills? With the game you are about to be introduced to, all your desires and worries will be satisfied and solved. Provided by Miniclip.com and released on January 23, 2013, 8 Ball Pool is one of the most classic multiplayer billiards casual competitive games ever, where players will get an unprecedented professional billiards game experience based on real physics and designed according to realistic billiards movement. Adopting the traditional 8-ball gameplay popular in real life, 8 Ball Pool requires players to aim the cue ball with the cue stick after teeing off in order to strike all the balls they need to pocket, either stripes or solid, into any of the six pockets around the table. As you can see, whether you’re an avid fan of billiards or a casual gamer, you’ll be definitely delighted with the authentic and professional gameplay of 8 Ball Pool.

In addition to game rules and mechanics that are very close to reality, 8 Ball Pool has designed controls that are friendly to players of all ages in order to save players from cumbersome controls and complex operations. Simply drag the cue to control the path formed by the cue ball hit, and then slide to adjust the punch on the left side of the screen to determine the power of your shot, then one ball after another will be easily knocked into the pocket and scored consecutively.

The thoughtful consideration is not only about the operations, 8 Ball Pool also provides a wide range of game modes and realistic events for the vast majority of players to facilitate a more diverse gaming experience. From the player who likes to beat his own record through the endgame level to the billiards fan who likes to be randomly matched with strangers from all over the world,  the single-player and multiplayer modes and limited-time tournaments they want will be clearly and straightforwardly presented in 8 Ball Pool for them to choose from in order to become a master of billiards.

Generally speaking, 8 Ball Pool has received similar reviews and feedback from different major app stores. On Google Play, 8 Ball Pool has so far received 25M reviews and has been given a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. 8 Ball Pool, which has been downloaded more than 500 million times worldwide on Google Play, is also selected as the Editor’s Choice. On App Store, 8 Ball Pool has also satisfied most of its players, receiving a rating as high as 4.7 stars out of 5 together with 3.3M ratings and being ranked as the 3rd top sports game.

1. The more levels players complete in the 8 Ball Pool, the more difficult each match becomes, and such a gradual difficulty setting give the player a challenging experience.

2. Players in the 8 Ball Pool have the opportunity to form new friendships in competition, as players from all over the world at the same skill level can be randomly matched together to compete against each other and be added as friends.

3. 8 Ball Pool also allows players to customize their cues and tables by using coins and rewards earned from winning various tournaments, greatly enriching the game experience.

Pros:

1. The gameplay and rules of 8 Ball Pool are very close to the professional 8-ball rules in real life, so that players with or without billiard skills can both improve their billiard skills and exercise cue strategy through this game.

2. The extremely realistic sound effects of billiard balls hitting and bouncing back as well as the dynamic and smooth graphics will all be naturally enjoyed by players in 8 Ball Pool.

Cons:

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for the object balls to be knocked out of the pocket but the game shows that the shot failed, which is really depressing and annoying.

In terms of the practical experience, 8 Ball Pool has its commendable aspects as well as its deficiencies that need to be improved. It is undoubtedly the most classic billiards game and the closest to reality. No matter it is realistic sound effects, straightforward game interface, rich game modes and gradual difficulty settings, this game has successfully provided countless players with fascinating game experiences. However, it was annoying that I could randomly match players from all over the world but not my friends who were in the same town as me.