Arc System Works’ Jazzy Billiards has its fair share of positives and negatives. If not dwelling deeper then on the first look it does give out a good first impression. Simply put a 9 ball game with simple enough rules. The players take turns pocketing balls moving from the lowest to the highest 9 ball, with the one dunking the 9 ball wining the match. There is also the choice of multi player match ups. Graphics are smooth and top notch with 3D viewing of the table, lending a very appealing look to the game. In the tournament mode there are 9 opponents but here the games sometimes fails to offer enough challenges.
Control options are fairly simple. The stylus lets you swing the camera around and a tap-flick on the cue shoots, but very limited in how you set up your shots. English spin is impossible to put and the implementation of the aim line fails to satisfy a true player. It is completely gone in the overhead view leaving one utterly frustrated. The jazzy background music can be irritating after a while and there is not the option of skipping table to the resting point, after taking the shot. All in all jazzy billiards can be taken as the foundation to building future portable pool games. Right now it offers well enough past time without any serious gaming.
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