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With its realistic graphics and attractive interface, 3D Live Pool makes playing pool on the computer just as fun as the real deal.
The game controls are easy to use, with helpful directions in the bottom left of the screen. Gameplay depends heavily on the use of the mouse, which allows users to adjust their view of the table and cue position. The speed of the mouse movement determines the force with which the cue hits the ball, a feature that does a nice job of simulating the real thing. Users can play against the computer or another player, and we found the computer to be a fair adversary. Users of the trial version can choose between three difficulty levels; purchase of the game adds two more. The trial version also limits users to 8-ball and a bonus game; purchase of the full version adds eight more. Players can participate in network play with other users, although the game must be hosted by a player using the full version of the software.
The Help file contains simple instructions for gameplay as well as rules for the various games. Our only major complaint is that the manual opens in Internet Explorer, which can be slow and annoying for users of other browsers. In addition to the limitations on difficulty levels and game types, the trial version of this game is good for only 15 days. The program leaves a folder in the program files upon uninstallation. However, we highly recommend this program for any user looking to pass the time with a game of pool.
Publisher's Description
From Top Pop Games:
3D Live Pool simulates pool on your computer with a full 3D environment and perfect 3D sound. It features easy and addictive gameplay and supports 3-Ball, 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 15-Ball, Straight, Rotation, Blackjack, and bonus games. The balls roll just like real ones, and you can position your cue to hit various places on the ball for different spins. 3D Live Pool has single and multiplayer modes, and you can play online or offline. The great Internet lobby allows you to play and chat online with others, improve your ranking, and take part in different types of tournaments. Version 2.70 has fixed a few bugs and improved the graphics.
What's new in this version: Version 2.70 has fixed a few bugs and improved the graphics.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 31 votes
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Current version:
2.8 starsout of 8 votes
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"So far for a freebe it's the best I've used."
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
Has a little stick control and cue strike spot
Cons
but can't finesse stick drive on a cue draw back shot. Still hard to get accurate aim after all it is a flat screen.
Summary
One of the best 'pool-lite' I hope I read that part right, where "lite" implies you can play the limited version forever.
If not thank you.
RickS -
"Pretty good ont great"
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
It haves a 3D environment,Much better than those old looking 2D pool games that were common 10 years ago and still common today.Keys and mouse configuration to aim and add english are very good
Cons
Online play dosn't have it's own server where everyone can join in .You have to host a game and play against a friend .Send your friend isp address and they can join your game.Bumpers are a little dead.
Summary
Not bad but needs improvement
Pretty good not great
Updated on Dec 24, 2009 -
"bad with video cards older than 2005"
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
great game, graphics, and user end frendly. BAD features and graphics. Can not be used with vudeo cards older than 2005 editions.
Cons
Many cons, no pros. No matter what setting are used the game does not work with older video cards. I have a ATI 7500 and the game places distortes filled blocks with colors and blocks the images of the table, balls, room, etc.
Summary
Not good with older video cards. My card has NO PROBLEMS with other games, I can see, play fast and be perfect and maybe extraordinary excepcional with other pool games like in http:www.carom3d.com and many more. Good luck .....
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"not very accurate"
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
nice background
Cons
not easy to line up shots
Summary
Just too hard to line up shots
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"would not load properly, cue would not strike"
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
?what was to like?
Cons
couldn't run it to either like it or worry about it.
Summary
scrubbed it off the diski
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"Good software"
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
Responsive
Cons
Limited views
Summary
Worth playing
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"Excellent program been having fun for several versions"
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
probably as realistic as you can get without actually holding a stick and bending over a table. is LISPS sure he is playing the same programme !!
Cons
can't really think of any
Summary
very good graphics, excellent and easy configuration to your own taste
plenty of option for differnet games
could quite easily play for hours on end given the chance -
"WASTE OF TIME"
Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros
THEY WILL ALWAYS WIN
Cons
THEY WILL ALWAYS BE IN EASY SET-UP OF THE WHITE BALL BUT YOU CAN ONLY HAVE A OVERHEAD SHOT AT THE WHITE
Summary
SORRY I WASTED MY MONEY ON THIS GAME
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