''Bankshot Billiards 2'' is a

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developed by PixelStorm, as a sequel to '' Bankshot Billiards''. It was released on November 22, 2005, on

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. The

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(pocket billiards)

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offers nine different game modes including

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, Euro eight-ball (blackball), cutthroat, 14.1 continuous (straight pool),

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s, "Time Trial" (speed pool), and

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. It offers a wide range of graphic customization including table style, felt color, wood grain, ball set, and cue stick. Support for the

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was added on September 20, 2006. On December 4, 2007, ''Bankshot Billiards 2'' was declared an " XBLA Hit" and received a reduction in price.

Multiplayer mode

''Bankshot Billiards 2'' offers multiplayer play. Two players can play against each other via

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or on the same console.

Reception

''Bankshot Billiards 2'' received mixed reviews from critics. On

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, the game holds a score of 65/100 based on 15 reviews. The game received praise for its physics, variety of game modes and visual customization, but was criticized for inconsistent opponent AI and repetitive soundtrack. It was also criticized for its launch price, 1200

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(US$15), which made it the most expensive Xbox Live Arcade game at the time of its release.

References

External links

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