Vegas Pool Sharks HD
Sports
Ratings
Age
13+
Category
Sports
Languages
English
Mon Jul 17 2023
Updated iOS support
Vegas Pool Sharks HD puts you in the middle of a high-stakes billiards club. Play against a variety of savvy AI hustlers in 8-ball, 9-ball, or Practice mode. The game features a full 3D environment with tilt and zoom controls, allowing you to examine every angle before taking your shot. With a realistic physics engine that supports spin and trick shots, you’ll need all your skill to clean the table and take home the win.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Vegas Pool Sharks HD brings the grit and glamour of a smoky pool hall to your iPad with surprisingly effective 3D visuals. Unlike many pool games that use a top-down 2D view, this title fully embraces a 3D perspective, allowing you to line up shots just as you would in real life. The physics engine is robust; bank shots and English (spin) behave predictably, which is the make-or-break factor for any billiards sim.
The 'Sharks' themselves are a cast of colorful characters with varying skill levels. Defeating them earns you progress and bragging rights. While the graphics might feel a bit dated compared to modern photorealistic titles, the gameplay holds up remarkably well. The touch-to-aim interface is sensitive but accurate, and the power meter for the cue is easy to master. It’s a solid, reliable pool game that doesn't overcomplicate things with power-ups or 'magic' cues.
Features
Realistic 3D physics engine
Four distinct AI characters
8-Ball and 9-Ball game modes
Customizable table and room settings
Tips & Walkthrough
Tap the cue ball icon to apply 'English'. Hitting the top of the ball will give it follow-through, while hitting the bottom will draw the ball back after impact.
Gameplays
Swipe left or right to rotate around the table. Once lined up, pull back on the cue stick icon and release to strike the cue ball.
Screenshot
Q&A
No, currently the game features standard 8-ball and 9-ball regulations.
Ratings & Reviews
Fun game
Tue Feb 18 2025 macman_90It’s a fun game but in 9 ball which I mostly play; the cue ball scratches so much. Other than that it’s a fun game.
My all time favorite pool app!
Wed Nov 20 2024 DayDreamer4This pool app really works great, it’s my all time favorite! Just point the cue, pull back on the cue stick and let go. Doesn’t get any better than this, thanks for a job Well Done! Just make sure your iPhone’s mute switch is set to OFF and your volume is turned up. Enjoy!
Nice game
Mon Apr 05 2010 ShotMasterAppsMuch better than the small version on the iPhone. The aiming does not work the same with the icons on....? Why?
The only game I play
Tue Oct 06 2020 CatwalanGreat stress reliever!
Feathers of a Wolf
Sat Dec 21 2013 Spiritual SkiesIf you have to ask what game I play the most, it's this one. Clear & Simple. I love all the changes made. Finally the computer gives you great chances to win. The last version had to be copied after Minnesota Fats (Go watch the 4 Star Movie w Paul Neuman & Jackie Gleason, one truly iconic movie. My only complaint: Get rid of the broad. I want real pool, & who needs eye candy? Otherwise, there's no other pool game on any software comparable to this polished diamond. This is the Minnesota Fats of all computer pool games. Really, No Contest.
Should be better
Thu Jan 26 2012 ???Mike???I have this app on my phone and love it. Absolutely perfect physics! The iPad version however looks like the phone version just enlarged, not optimized for the larger screen. The edge of the balls are very 'pixley' meaning square edges. Don't list it as iPad ready when it's not! Also: you should be able to turn the 'help' guide off when in practice mode. It's not very meaningful practice when your shown exactly where to shoot.
Mediocre at best
Tue Nov 30 2010 Yoram777I purchased a few pool games for the iPad awhile back. I rate this as 2 stars because the balls don't.look perfectly round close up and the controls need a lot of improvement. There are better pool games out there.
Fun...but
Thu Oct 14 2010 erick lazconThe bad thing about this game is you expect to play a good match of pool but the first time you miss the opponent doesnt miss a shot. They shouldnt be so hard. The game eventually gets boring cause they have the ball and they are going to win for sure.
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