- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-use trial); $19.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: January 13, 2009
- Total Downloads: 759,123
- Downloads last week: 581
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 29 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on June 08, 2009
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.2 stars out of 29 votes
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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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Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
"would not load properly, cue would not strike"
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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Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
Pros: Responsive
Cons: Limited views
Summary: Worth playing
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Version: 3D Live Pool 2.70
"Excellent program been having fun for several versions"
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 -
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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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