Finding a virtual pool hall that is easy to use but at the same time keeps players interested can be a challenge. The most common problem is that many of the games that were developed over the years have unrealistic physics models that directly affect the game play. Hard to use controls and scratchy graphics have long plagued online versions of the game. However, games such as Virtual Pool 2 are proving to break the mold of the past and entering the more realistic game play that in some ways can be found in the pool hall.
The technology and attention to detail can easily be found in the improved physics and artificial intelligence that make it more realistic than ever. The three dimensional graphics make the balls, table and cue look better than ever. The lighting and way in which the balls bounce off the rail are incredibly realistic. And with the wide variety of games to choose from, online players will have options such as: cowboy billiards, Honolulu billiards, bowliards billiards just to name a few.
Although the game makers have paid particular attention to the realism of the pool table and balls along with the artificial intelligence, the game does lack in overall environment. There are many simulated players that gamers can choose from ranging from many skill levels, however, beside the names and ranking system there is no telling them apart. The only view that the game has is the table and cue for the most part. All players (including yourself) are represented by the cue stick with no view of the characters on the screen. Also, the background graphics are minimal despite the opportunity to pick different locations ranging from bars to pool halls. This type of specific attention to detail may be why the graphics are outstanding when it comes to what really matters, and that’s the game of pool itself. With the introduction of Virtual Pool Hall into the online billiards series the bar has been raised in the virtual wold.