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good game, real close to being real, took me a little bit to figure out how to release the ball, everything good from the time of ordering it to receiving it. R.W.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
the controls are a little hard to figure out. not like I thought it would be but plays fine no skipping or super long loading time
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I purchased this bowling game because the reviews and description indicated that it was a good simulator of real bowling. I'm a league bowler and thought it would be fun to practice on the system. Well after using it for a few hours, I think that it has great potential with nice graphics, equipment selection and even has a fun career mode. My complaint is that the Wii system can't handle the processing requirements of the action. As a result the displayed player doesn't match the movements of the real player with the remote control. Since the release point is key to controling a real bowling ball, the mismatch in speed is a problem in the game. It's ok if you just want to play the game in slow motion. In career mode, I also had it freeze up several times where I had to reset the game during the 8th or 9th frame. As a result, I enjoy the simple bowling game that came with the Wii system as much even though you don't have as much control of ball spin and ball path.Read full review
Do you love bowling? Do you love bowling video games? Well, I would suggest that you rent this game first, before buying it. You may really enjoy "Brunswick Pro Bowling" for the Wii...but you also might really dislaike it...it's good in some areas and lacking in others Brunswick Pro Bowling uses 'real' characters (avatars) that you can personalize (instead of the more simplistic, cartoony Miis), which does bring a touch of realism to the game. As your bowling skills progress and you earn 'money', you may later on purchase accessories to customize your avatar (such as different shirts, or balls). I found the avatars to be a bit creepy-looking, and there was no 'child-sized' avatars available (to the disappointment of a younger player who was trying the game) I found the game controls to be more confusing that for the WiiSports Bowling. The controls were not extremely difficult, or hard to remember, but it was easy to line up your shot, then accidentally throw it completely out of whack just before you were ready to throw (and you'd have to start all over again). I did not like the avatar animations...I think there is an option to turn them off, and next time, I would do that. Not only does it take up game-play time (to watch your avatar stand there and make faces) but I disliked the childish outbursts of frustration from the male character (whenever he bowled a less-than-perfect shot). If this truly was league-bowling (as the game says it is) this poor sportsmanship behavior would not be tolerated. But I digress... All in all, the game was ok. Not great, not awful. If you've never played a bowling game before on the Wii, then you would probably think that it was ok. It certainly does bring the game of bowling right to your living room, in a semi-realistic manner (except why does the controller rumble when you bowl a strike? That makes no sense) But all in all, I still think that the WiiSports bowling game is easier to play and more fun as well. This game rated an "average" with me. I hope this review was helpful to you. If you liked it, please take a moment to vote "yes" Thank youRead full review
Bought this game because we like the sample version in the Wii Sports game. Sadly this game is a lot different and the controls to get around work differently. The game itself seems to work fine once you figure out all the info you learned working the Wii Sports version is wasted, you can maneuver okay. The positioning is sort of tricky, and getting the bowler to bowl is spotty. Whereas the Wii Sports version was very straight forward, this game seems to be hard to adjust your throw and control. I am sure we will get used to it, it does have the ability to buy special balls, and clothes so you can customize your look. The Wii Sports version requires you to maintain a "pro" level to keep the fancy ball. It seems to allow only two symbol names? There aren't many choices as to player looks, at least the Wii Sports versions have tons of Wii Mii's that can be made funny or serious, this one only has pretty much a early twenty ish look, and possibly no female look at all? I would buy again, but, it is a shame the Wii Sports game doesn't have an upgraded version as that one is more user friendly and seems more fun.Read full review
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