3D Pool 2: Urban Hustle
Around this time last year, dbi games, now called i-play, released a revolutionary new sports game that was a hit with virtually everyone who had a J2ME phone. Yes, you’ve guessed it, 3d pool. It blew us all way with its surprising playability, and lusciously good looks. We didn’t even notice that it was nearly devoid of any adequate sound, or story, but we still loved it. Of course now, a game just being 3d isn’t enough anymore, which has obviously been taken into account here, as 3d Pool: Urban Hustle is a superb game in every way.
The most noticeable improvement, when you first launch the game, is the sound. The game, apart from its hip-hop beat theme, is packed with various sound effects, from the cue hitting the ball, to people cheering in the background. You’ll also find that the 3d graphics have been upgraded, with players now being able to see the environment around the pool table, which also now looks great. A fresh, need for speed: underground style theme has also been added, enabling you to bet on you matches, and talk to your opponents. And no, that doesn’t mean you can add hydraulics to your cue. Your ball-potting antics will take you to London, New York and finally L.A. through 30 levels and a fistful of “gangster” opponents.
The levels consist of you attempting to pull off various trick shots on the pool table in order to win enough money to face your next opponent. Every 3 or 4 levels, you’ll be playing a full match of pool, with the rules changing according to which city you’re playing in. These matches are especially important, as big money can be won based on your victory. All this is apart from the “quick play” and multiplayer modes, which could have been perfect had Bluetooth multiplayer been added. For the less experienced player, a practice mode has been added, which slowly nurtures you into the ultimate cue master you’ve always wanted to be. If that isn’t enough, various other helpful (but optional) aspects have been included, such as sight lines, hints and in-game help, as well as definitions of all the rule types. As a result, the game is very beginner-friendly. Perhaps even more so than the previous installment.
All this being added to an excellent user-friendly interface, 3d Pool Urban Hustle is an amazing game. This will certainly be an example to every other developer trying to make a game like this. I-play and distinctive developments have certainly worked hard to make the game as good as it is, and I applaud them for it. I definitely take my hat off to them for this amazing piece of work.
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