FooBillard

Experience Pool in a Whole New Way

FooBillard presents gamers with the opportunity to play pool in the comfort of their own home without having to pay out for a table and other equipment. Read the review to find out if this game captures the magic of playing pool for real, or if it is rather two dimensional.

FooBilliard manages to represent the action of playing a game of pool very well. Experienced pool players will find plenty here to keep them interested, while people who are new to playing pool will be able to pick up plenty of hints and tricks that will help them gain new skills and experience.

One of the great things about this game is that players are given a lot of different variations of pool to try. In addition to the standard 8-ball game, 9-ball snooker and a whole host of other options are also available. This allows gamers to try out different versions of pool and see which type best suits their style.

However, the controls of the game can be rather tricky to memorise and master. There is a long list of controls, which will be revealed at the start of the game by pressing the F1 key. This is the only time during the game that the controls are displayed, so people who are new to FooBilliard might well make a note of the different controls so that they don’t forget them. Some of the controls that need to be learned and mastered include placing the cue ball, manipulating the camera angles and changing the power of the shot.

The game graphics are realistic and help to put gamers right in the action. Gamers can also customise certain features to suit their style such as whether or not reflections will be shown and the size of the table. The sound effects add an extra dose of realism to the gaming experience, although unfortunately there is no background music to get your toes tapping while you play.

From the action of the opening break right until the very last ball disappears in the designated pocket, the whole game is well contrived and presented. All of the standard rules of a game of pool are enforced in FooBilliard, which means that players who do not need to know much about playing pool may want to look up the rules before they get into the game.

Handy tips on how to best approach shots and other elements of playing the game are available, which can really help players to learn new skills in a fun way. gamers will be able to try different moves at home without embarrassing themselves in front of their friends. These skills can come in handy later when it is time to hit a real pool move and put your awesome new moves to the test against friends, who are sure to be impressed by what you have learned.

Although FooBilliard cannot really compete with the actual excitement of playing pool in a pool hall, it is a good way to hone your skills and relax at home. The variety of different types of pool game that are available to choose from are a n ice touch, while the sound effects help to add to the magic of the game.

Pros

• The game of pool is represented in an engaging way
• Good variety of pool games to choose from
• Great sound effects

Cons

• There are lots of different controls to remember
• No game music
• Not possible to put spins on the balls