Summary
- Release Year: 1989
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amiga
- Publishers: ERE Informatique
Billiards Simulator (1989): The Grandfather of Pool Games
Billiards Simulator is a 1989 sports simulation game developed and published by Accolade for the Commodore 64, Amiga, and MS-DOS. It is the first game in the Billiards Simulator series, and is widely considered to be one of the best pool games ever made.
The game features realistic physics and graphics, and allows players to compete against computer opponents or human opponents via modem or null modem cable. Players can choose from a variety of different pool games, including 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker.
Billiards Simulator was a critical and commercial success, and was praised for its realism, graphics, and gameplay. It has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and is still enjoyed by pool fans today.
Gameplay
Billiards Simulator is a turn-based game in which players take turns shooting balls into pockets. The game features a top-down perspective of the pool table, and players use the mouse to aim their shots.
The game features a variety of different pool games, including 8-ball, 9-ball, and snooker. Each game has its own unique rules, and players must adjust their strategies accordingly.
In 8-ball, the goal is to pocket all of the balls of one color (either solids or stripes) before pocketing the black ball. In 9-ball, the goal is to pocket the balls in order from 1 to 9, and then the black ball. In snooker, the goal is to score more points than your opponent by pocketing the colored balls in a specific order.
Billiards Simulator features a variety of different computer opponents, each with their own unique playing style. Players can also compete against human opponents via modem or null modem cable.
Graphics and Physics
Billiards Simulator features realistic physics and graphics for its time. The balls move realistically, and the game accurately simulates the effects of spin and friction. The graphics are also impressive, with detailed textures and smooth animations.
Reception
Billiards Simulator was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realism, graphics, and gameplay. The game won a number of awards, including the Computer Game of the Year award from Compute! magazine.
Billiards Simulator has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the Amiga, MS-DOS, Windows, and PlayStation. It is still enjoyed by pool fans today, and is considered to be one of the best pool games ever made.
Legacy
Billiards Simulator is a classic pool game that has stood the test of time. It is still enjoyed by pool fans today, and is considered to be one of the best pool games ever made. The game has spawned a number of sequels, including Billiards Simulator 2 (1991), Billiards Simulator 3 (1994), and Billiards Simulator 4 (2000).
The Billiards Simulator series is still going strong today, and the latest installment, Billiards Simulator 5, was released in 2022. The series has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, and is one of the most popular pool game franchises of all time.
Conclusion
Billiards Simulator is a classic pool game that is still enjoyed by pool fans today. It is a well-made game with realistic physics, graphics, and gameplay. If you are a fan of pool, you owe it to yourself to check out Billiards Simulator.
Review Score
7.5/10
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