Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX
- Publishers: Mastertronic’s Added Dimension
Angle Ball (1987): A Unique and Challenging Pool Game
Angle Ball is a pool game with a unique twist: the table is hexagonal instead of rectangular. This simple change makes for a much more challenging and interesting game.
Angle Ball was released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and Amiga computers. It was developed by Paul Norman and published by Psygnosis. The game was a critical and commercial success, and it is still enjoyed by retro gamers today.
Gameplay
The goal of Angle Ball is to pot all of your balls before your opponent. The game is played on a hexagonal table with seven pockets. The balls are slightly smaller than standard pool balls, and they are all different colors.
The player takes turns shooting their balls into the pockets. The player can use the mouse to aim their shot, and they can control the power of their shot by holding down the mouse button.
If a player pots a ball, they get to shoot again. If a player fails to pot a ball, their turn is over.
There are a few different ways to win a game of Angle Ball. The most common way to win is to pot all of your balls before your opponent. However, you can also win by pocketing the black ball, or by causing your opponent to foul.
Fouls
There are a few different ways to foul in Angle Ball. One way to foul is to hit the white ball into a pocket. Another way to foul is to hit your opponent’s balls before you hit your own balls.
If a player fouls, their turn is over and their opponent gets to shoot.
Table Layouts
One of the things that makes Angle Ball so unique is that it allows players to create their own table layouts. This means that you can create custom tables that are more challenging or more interesting than the standard table layouts.
To create a custom table layout, simply click on the “Edit Table” button in the main menu. Then, use the mouse to drag and drop the pockets into the desired positions.
Once you have created a custom table layout, you can save it to a file. You can then load the table layout later and play on it.
Legacy
Angle Ball was a critical and commercial success when it was released in 1987. The game was praised for its unique gameplay, its challenging difficulty, and its innovative table editor.
Angle Ball has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the PC, the PlayStation, and the Xbox. The game is still enjoyed by retro gamers today, and it is considered to be one of the best pool games ever made.
Conclusion
Angle Ball is a unique and challenging pool game that is still enjoyed by retro gamers today. The game’s hexagonal table and innovative table editor make it a truly unique experience. If you are a fan of pool games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Angle Ball.
Review Score
7/10
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