Backstreet Billiards, known in Japan as Carom Shot 2 (キャロムショット2, Kyaromu Shotto Tsū), is a video game released for PlayStation.[1] It is the sequel to the 1997 video game Carom Shot, which was released only in Japan for PlayStation. In 2008-2009, the game was re-released for the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Portable, followed by the PlayStation Vita release in 2012.[citation needed]
| Backstreet Billiards | |
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| Developer(s) | Agenda |
| Publisher(s) |
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| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Development
editThe game was announced in May 1998.[2]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 79%[3] |
| Publication | Score |
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| AllGame |   [4] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6.325/10[5][a] |
| Famitsu | 27/40[6] |
| Game Informer | 7.5/10[7] |
| GameSpot | 7.2/10[1] |
| Mega Fun | 73%[8] |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |  [9] |
The game received favorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[3] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.[6] GamePro said, "Whether you're a pool shark or a guppy, Backstreet Billards has something for the pool hustler in you."[10][b]
Notes
edit- ^ In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the game, two critics gave it each a score of 6/10, one gave it 7/10, and another gave it 6.5/10.
- ^ GamePro gave the game two 4/5 scores for graphics and control, and two 4.5/5 scores for sound and fun factor.
References
edit- ^ a b Taruc, Nelson (January 27, 1999). "Backstreet Billiards Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 10, 2004. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "ASCII Entertainment Software Announces Backstreet Billiards™". ASCII Corporation. May 28, 1998. Archived from the original on December 3, 1998. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "Backstreet Billiards for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ Sackenheim, Shawn. "Backstreet Billiards - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Shawn; Hsu, Dan; Hager, Dean; Williams, Ken "Sushi-X" (December 1998). "Backstreet Billiards" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 113. Ziff Davis. p. 255. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "キャロムショット2 [PS]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "BackStreet Bill[i]ards [sic]". Game Informer. No. 68. FuncoLand. December 1998. p. 89. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Ulf (April 1999). "Backstreet Billiards" (PDF). Mega Fun (in German). No. 4/99. p. 71. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Maruyama, Wataru (December 1998). "Backstreet Billiards". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 2, no. 3. Ziff Davis. p. 149. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Dr. Zombie (December 1998). "Backstreet Billiards". GamePro. No. 123. IDG Entertainment. p. 198. Archived from the original on January 16, 2005. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
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