Family Billion

Released on MSX2 and developed by Pack-In-Video, Family Billiard (ファミリービリヤード) is an accessible and well done pool simulation. With its colorful graphics and intuitive interface, it targets both fans of the genre and casual players looking for a simple and efficient pool game.

129.11€

Characteristics:

Year of release:
1987
Publisher:
Pack-In-Video
Original title:
ファミリービリヤード
Sound:
PSG
Support:
MegaRom
Reference:
MS-14
System:
MSX2
Type of game:
Billiard
Version:
Japanese
Condition:
Occasion
State:
Very good condition

About

The game offers several game modes, including solo games and two players. The focus is on a quick grip: the controls allow to adjust the angle and the force of the shot accurately. The physical motor, although simplified compared to other games of the genre, offers rebounds and moves of credible balls.

Thanks to the graphic capabilities of the MSX2, the pool table and the balls are well defined, and fluid animations reinforce immersion. Unlike the more technical simulations of the time, Family Billiard adopt a more user-friendly tone, in keeping with the trend of accessible games developed by Pack-In-Video, particularly for the Japanese market.

Family Billiard was also adapted on Famicom, where he had some success, taking advantage of the popularity of family games on the Nintendo console.
Pack-In-Video, the studio behind the game, is best known for its adaptations of mangas and d
Unlike other billiard games on MSX (like Side Pocket), Family Billiard does not offer career fashion or narrative elements, focusing only on pure gaming experience.