Another problem many players will have with Billiards is the nonintuitive, clunky control scheme. Billiards lets you use either the standard-line or a relatively well-done ghost-ball tracking system for lining up shots. The precise control over the cue ball and realistic physics ensure that if you miss a shot, it was because you lined it up poorly. Sorely lacking in the otherwise solid control, however, is analog support for the Dual Shock controller. Not being able to smoothly pan the camera in and out or position the cue ball when in hand is a major annoyance, to say the least.
Despite the game-design flaws in Billiards, it is an affordable title that may competently entertain the casual game player. The difficult camera takes getting used to, but all things considered, Billiards is a fairly accurate simulation of a game that has rarely translated well to video game consoles. For most billiards enthusiasts, however, the money spent on this game would be better spent playing a real game of pool.
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