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Monday 7 November 2011

Basketball Shots 3D

This game allows you to play the role of a pro basketball player during the Three-Point Shootout. In case anyone doesn't know, here's a brief and to the point summary: you have to score as many points as fast as you can, completing five series of five shots each in under a minute. You begin shooting from one corner outside of the three point arc and move to the next point until you reach the other corner. To summarize, twenty five shots. The last ball of each rack is called money ball and are worth two points instead of one. The best score possible is 30 points.

Four difficulty settings, from normal to pro. As you can imagine, Pro mode can be insane if you haven't ever played before, but let's try to explain why. In normal, hard and impossible modes, to throw the ball simply fling the screen with your finger, as any other tossing game. The power of your shot will be determined by either length or speed of your flick depending on your choice. You can change it later in the "settings" menu. Length mode is easier and Speed is a little more challenging, suited to practice before moving to higher levels. In Pro mode, the power of the shot is based on how fast you move your finger, while the angle is determined by the length of the swipe. This mode is a lot more challenging, but gives you more control over your shots and is extremely fun.

Remaining time, points scored and number of attempts left are displyed at the top of the screen, although you won't have time to pay attention to them. Achievements such as a perfect play can be shared via Facebook, Twitter or MySpace.

This free version comes with a limited number of coins. You can earn more coins achieving certain feats, winning challenges or, of course, buying them through in-app purchase. Unless you play horribly, leave the game halfway or want to support the developer, you'll have no need to buy coins. Ads are placed between a game and the next and require to tap the screen to choose whether follow the link shown or not. If ads bother you too much, look for the paid version.