 Definitely makes you work |
| Review Date: October 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: girl_frog75, DeRidder, LA USA |
| I bought this for my husband...he loves to bowl. The Wii Sports bowling was a bit too easy and he need a bit more challenge. This game will handicap you until you earn enough points for additional skills through the league play. Do not expect to conquer this game right off...you will work for your advancements. |
PSP Bowling not too shabby
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| Review Date: April 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Dsinned, Northern California |
I have tried several bowling games for the PC and this one for the PSP is among the best. The physics, realism, sound and graphics of Brunswick Pro Bowling are superb!
Other reviewers have complained about the "accuracy" and "speed" control scheme used on the PSP. Yes, it takes a little getting use to, but once you understand how the analog nub control works to swing the ball and set the speed, no problem. It only adds a dimension of eye hand coordination to the game. The other dimensions are how much spin (or hook) you want to put on the ball (none is allowed) and how you set up to aim at the pins. You can start over if you want to redo either of the latter, but only get one chance to throw the ball accurately with the PSP's nub control.
TIP: don't put any spin on the ball and you will still roll just as many strikes and quite possibly pick up a lot of spares based on your straight line "aim" and the accuracy of your swing.
I also like the option of playing the game in the "normal" horizontal screen mode. However, this is not the default, but I definitely prefer playing games on a PSP held and operated in the normal configuration. Theoretically, the graphics should be better in vertical mode, but I did not find any compromises with the horizontal orientation; the proportions of the images displayed still seem about right no matter which orientation is used.
The name of this game is "Pro" Bowling, but even a novice can bowl some great games with a little practice, a good aim and consistency in your ball swing. The idea is to achieve "100%" in both the combined Accuracy and Strength (or speed) attributes of your swing.
Like in real bowling, throwing strikes and converting the ALWAYS elusive splits to spares, is cause for celebration. With the optional fkasg screeb animations enabled, the game itself will recognize such sterling achievements.
I bowled a high score initially of 269 after only a couple hours of practice in the Quick Play (solo player practice) mode. Many hours of league nights and dozens of games later, I rolled 11 strikes in a row and choked in the 12th frame for a 298! Not too shabby, eh?
Another neat feature of this game are the realistic graphical simulations of other - somewhat distracting - bowlers while next to your player on adjacent lanes. You can even hear the sounds of their balls striking the pins in the background.
Most other bowling games of this genre are far less realistic when it comes to the overall environment of a real bowling alley. Brunswick Pro Bowling is superb in this regard, and sometimes pause in the middle of a league night game, just watch these other bowlers doing their "thing" on the adjacent lanes. VERY REALISTIC!
For twenty bucks you can play like a real "pro", in a "real" bowling alley, without lugging around a 16lb ball, or renting endless lane time and a pair of shoes in your favorite bowling center. The only thing missing is the cold beer, old fashioned, deep fat cooked, french fries and hot date on a Friday night.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! |
Almost like the real thing
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| Review Date: September 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Theodore L. Peckler, LA, CA USA |
| This is a great game, but don't expect it to be as easy as the wii bowling. You have to learn to play this just like real bowling. This is a game of skill, this game is geared for those that bowl. You start off with a house ball, and work your way to better balls and equipment. Don't give up, the game gets better. I love a game that challenges. |
Brunswick Pro Bowling
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| Review Date: March 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: bobminer, |
| This is for my daughter's PSP. I haven't been able to try it yet, as she has hogged it for days. She has stopped playing her other games and has played this one exclusively. I even got blamed yesterday for making her lose a tournament by talking to her. So I guess I'd have to say its great, but addictive. |
brunswick bowling
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| Review Date: January 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. Szymecki, erie pa |
its a fun game to play
it would have been better if the players against u actually were pros and more skillful i can beat people with a house ball.
thank you |
Very realistic and fun
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| Review Date: December 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: WDB, Vancouver, WA |
| First thing that comes to mind when describing this game are the outstanding physics of the pin and ball actions. It's basically as good as real life and pins can bounce off the side walls and even off of the back wall of the pit. Sometimes, the pins can bounce off of the back wall and shoot back out into the lane, just like in real life. The way that the pins react and bounce around when hit is really just like it would be in real life and the sound effects are great too. I'll say it again, I was really impressed with the physics of the game. Pleasing layout and graphics as well. The controls are great in my opinion. You have alot of control over where you want to put the ball, so picking up tough spares is very possible if you just set the path right before the throw, but it's no piece of cake or anything. And it's not like it's just a breeze to get a strike every time, the last game I bowled was a 170 and I was trying, but I was using a new character and each one has different characteristics. It's not too easy or too hard. Overall, a very satisfactory bowling game and would recommend. |
fun for the family
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| Review Date: April 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Leah G. Hammond, FORTVILLE, INDIANA, US |
| me and my children love this game it is the bet game for all ages and i helps with hand eye coordination.i think that this game is so realistic i love it |
No longer a gutter bowler
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| Review Date: September 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Roberta Hotard, Somewhere here, Florida |
| I dont have a wii as of yet but played this in Houston on my recent visit , this bowling game brought back so many memories that will remain in my heart til I die. So much fun, entertaining and I didnt have to do much moving around to play and the ball did not go in the gutter. I started bowling at 10 years old on a league and continued to bowl for many years as an adult. Til this day I was a bowler who never bent my knee and teased quite a bit. This game will give you and your family lots of entertainment, laughs and bring back memories of a bowler for years to come. Have fun! |
Brunwick bowling program for the wii
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| Review Date: January 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Patsy J. Friddle, |
| I love mine, I purchased it a good while ago but ordered two more for my grown kids and grandchildren and they all love it... the product was in wonderful condition and they have had lots of fun with it.. thank you amazon |
Brunswick Bowling is Tricky
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| Review Date: October 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Granny RN, Michigan, USA |
| We had so much fun playing the Wii Sports version of bowling, we thought we'd LOVE this version. But it's actually too difficult for my 9 year-old grandson. He prefers the original version. The ball is much less predictable with Brunswick Bowling. Takes more practice and adult patience to master. |
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