Ultimate 8 Ball - Playstation

by Playstation

Product Features

• ultimate pool
• billards
• 8 ball
• playstation 2
• playstation

Product Details

• ASIN: B00001XDK3
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,877 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Ultimate 8 Ball offers 14 different games, including classic 8 ball (playable with both U.S. and U.K. rules), 10 pin, and killer pool. For those novice pool players who don't know their speed pool from straight pool, there is a helpful manual that explains the specific rules for each game variation.

Multiplayer functions include head-to-head and round-robin (for up to 15 players) competition. Solo players compete against an array of characters like the Sayonara Kid and Slim Chance, who dress the part of wacky pool sharks. You can choose from pool tables in a variety of shapes, including diamond and L-shaped tables, as well as the standard rectangular table. Strangely, you can also select different textures and patterns, such as stripes, checks, and argyle.

This game does an adequate job of capturing an accurate ball trajectory for both simple and complex shots, which is evident through the resulting spins, speed, and rebounding. However, where this title really excels is in the training mode. For each shot there is a text description and video of a player making the shot, followed by unlimited opportunities to practice the shot. Players of all skill levels can not only practice, but master basic positional plotting and advanced shots that can be used in this game as well as on a real table.

While the graphics are a bit dark and the music uninspiring, this is a fun game for players of all skills who don't want to leave the house to rack up a few balls. --Kasty Thomas

Pros:

• Superior training mode
• Variety of playing surfaces
• Good ball physics

Cons:

• Loose control makes aiming less precise

Product Description

This is the game Ultimate 8-Ball for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This game is disapointing!, January 23, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ultimate 8 Ball - Playstation (Video Game)

I play pool on real tables about 10 hours a week and I've also owned three other video pool games in the past. I played this game for over a month before I desided that I can't play it any more. I am disapointed to say that there isn't much that I did like about the game. The BIGGEST problem that I had with the game is that it is next to impossible to aim and be consistant. From no matter what angle I viewed a shot I would line up to shoot and miss. Next the music just plain sucks, it's not modern, and to be honest, it's anoying. The last problem I had with the game is that there are about 16 computer players to challenge you. I only got to the fourth, and this girl was making 5-6 balls in a row. As I stated earlier with out being able to aim it's impossible to win. On a good note the rules were flawless and the programers tried to help with a tutorial that was minimally helpful. But this game needs to be tweaked and if they came out with a second version I'd be willing to try it.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8 ball & More!, December 1, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ultimate 8 Ball - Playstation (Video Game)

For both pro and beginner alike, this game holds you to the rules of many games with both English and US versions. With true play english, power, (even chalking up), we found it to be true to life. Not to say the virtuality angle isn't there. Ever play pool on a see through glass table? It makes a BIG difference when the table cover isn't felt. Well worth a try.