Economy/reward confusion and explanation
On the Season Pass, don’t hit the Collect All button. If you do, it may look like you aren’t getting all of your rewards.
I thought it wasn’t giving me all of my gold, so I tested it by collecting rewards slowly, adding up what I should receive, and comparing it to what actually showed up. Sure enough, the gold I calculated from the individual rewards plus the gold from the loot boxes didn’t seem to match. It looked like I was missing about half of it.
However, I think what’s really happening is that the gold and other rewards you collect are being rolled into the loot box you open afterward. In other words, everything, including unopened loot boxes, gets consolidated together.
Other than that, Ultimate 8 Ball is really fun and addicting. The different cue balls and cue sticks provide a neat sense of progression. I also enjoy being able to customize the pool table and am looking forward to seeing what other customization options they may have planned.
The system of waiting for boxes to unlock before you can open them is pretty annoying. You also can’t realistically keep collecting the head-to-head rewards after four wins because it doesn’t make much sense to spend money just to open loot boxes a few hours early.
One feature I’d love to see is the ability to buy or unlock specific ball sets. Imagine being able to use a set themed around your favorite sports team or a particular style. For example, I have a pirate-themed table and room, so it would be awesome to have a matching pirate-themed ball set to complete the look.
The different play styles and tournaments also help keep the game fresh and replayable every day. Overall, I recommend it, especially since it is free to play for Arcade members.
I thought it wasn’t giving me all of my gold, so I tested it by collecting rewards slowly, adding up what I should receive, and comparing it to what actually showed up. Sure enough, the gold I calculated from the individual rewards plus the gold from the loot boxes didn’t seem to match. It looked like I was missing about half of it.
However, I think what’s really happening is that the gold and other rewards you collect are being rolled into the loot box you open afterward. In other words, everything, including unopened loot boxes, gets consolidated together.
Other than that, Ultimate 8 Ball is really fun and addicting. The different cue balls and cue sticks provide a neat sense of progression. I also enjoy being able to customize the pool table and am looking forward to seeing what other customization options they may have planned.
The system of waiting for boxes to unlock before you can open them is pretty annoying. You also can’t realistically keep collecting the head-to-head rewards after four wins because it doesn’t make much sense to spend money just to open loot boxes a few hours early.
One feature I’d love to see is the ability to buy or unlock specific ball sets. Imagine being able to use a set themed around your favorite sports team or a particular style. For example, I have a pirate-themed table and room, so it would be awesome to have a matching pirate-themed ball set to complete the look.
The different play styles and tournaments also help keep the game fresh and replayable every day. Overall, I recommend it, especially since it is free to play for Arcade members.
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DISCORD! And critique.
WE NEED A DISCORD SERVER! It would be genuinely awesome if we had a Discord server to chat about pool, socialize, and talk strategy!!!
As for gameplay, I notice that aiming is hard to be precise due to sudden angle changes. What I mean is that sometimes, when aiming, there are gaps in the adjustment angle when lining up shots, and the minimum aim speed is too high. I know this game is still kind of in its infancy compared to 8-ball pool, I can't wait to see more from y'all!!!
As for gameplay, I notice that aiming is hard to be precise due to sudden angle changes. What I mean is that sometimes, when aiming, there are gaps in the adjustment angle when lining up shots, and the minimum aim speed is too high. I know this game is still kind of in its infancy compared to 8-ball pool, I can't wait to see more from y'all!!!
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Response from developer
Hi Zachary, tfor the feedback. We actually do have a Discord (along with a FB Group) that you can find a link to in the app. Just tap on the People icon in the lower right of the bottom Nav Bar and then choose the Messages tab at the top.
Rules are not on point
You don’t have to call 8 ball at the end of the game. Very hard to just start playing game a lot going on on the interface Home Screen.
Response from developer
The rules are rolled out as players gain experience.
This shouldn’t be an Apple Arcade game
80% of their game requires you to agree to their TOS for data collection. Can’t even load a solo game, only been able to play the challenges unless I allow them to harvest my data. This shouldntt be allowed on a subscription based gaming platform.
Response from developer
You can play Practice matches if you are offline. Otherwise there are a lot of online features, and those require permission, but the choice is (always) yours.
Doesn’t Work
I’ve tried on an iPhone 16 Pro and an m5 IPad and it gets as far as the screen where you pick what you want to play, and I choose practice and it just hangs, same on both devices
