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Almost like the real thing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: September 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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.

Definitely makes you work

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: October 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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.

Brunswick Bowling is Tricky

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: October 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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.

Great PS2 Game!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 9
Date: November 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is great! I got it for my PS2, and after a few minutes to get the hang of it, I started to have a blast. I love Career mode, you can really customize your player and build up your skills.

The other players get harder to play against, and make you have to work for a win down the road, which is great!.

The graphics are great, very realistic and will keep you busy for days and days playing. If you love bowling, you'll love this game!

We love it... like real bowling alley conditions.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 25 / 34
Date: August 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you really bowl or have ever been in leagues then this is the game for you. It mimics the oil conditions and the gradual change of the lanes. So no more throwing the bowling ball the exact way and getting a strike each and every time. We love it... we still love the one that comes with the Wii... but that is a kiddie version. This one is for when you grow up LOL. Again... a great game especially if you catch it on sale the way I did when it was pre-ordered. If you enjoy bowling then you will enjoy this game.

The Bowling Game Wii've Been Waiting For!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 33 / 38
Date: August 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When we bought our Wii last December, we immediately became addicted to the bowling game in Wii Sports. The Wii Sports version is simple, and fun for both adults and small kids, but we wanted something more accurate and challenging. We soon heard that Brunswick Bowling would be released sometime in 2007 and it topped our list of titles we wanted for the console.

Brunswick Pro Bowling is a really solid addition to our game collection. The physics are great and game play is pretty realistic. Being able to change lanes, equipment, and other aspects of the game significantly adds to the bowling experience. It's quite nice to be able to put spin on the bowling ball and see the ball spinning. The best feature of the game is the tournament mode that allows you to build a character, enter competition, earn money and buy additional equipment. A simpler version of the Tiger Woods type of tournament mode. The game was certainly worth purchasing.

On the downside, the graphics are not as crisp as they could be on the Wii platform. Even though the Wii does not have the best graphics capability on the market, the graphics are not as polished as they could be. Using Tiger Woods as a comparison, the graphics are not as good. I am also disappointed by the splash screens for player feedback given after a spare or a strike. Surprisingly, this feature is not significantly better than Wii Sports. The bowling game is accurate, but it would have been nice if more humor were integrated into the game. It is priced approximately $10 less than typical Wii titles, but I would have happily paid the extra $10 for the extra gaming touches and polish.

One frustrating thing about the game is that you start league play hobbled with lousy equipment, poor stamina and poor ball control. If you are an expert "Wii Bowler" going into the game, you still need "experience" to game strength, stamina, accuracy and equipment. So, your accuracy and ball control is pretty lousy when you start league play.

The game controls are a little more complex than Wii Sports and take some practice, but are not overly complicated. Aiming the ball was easy, but learning to throw it took some trial and error before I got it right.

Overall, I give this four stars. It's flawed, but it's entertaining and worth the price. If you like to bowl using Wii Sports, you'll probably like Brunswick Pro Bowling. If only the Wii could waft appropriate bowling alley smells into your family room, the experience would be complete!

Not perfect.......but still fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: September 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game only takes a few minutes to figure out......the "oil patterns"
in the lanes make it more difficult than the Wii Sports version of bowling.There are other variables to learn as well....and from what I see,the people that are giving this game bad reviews are the ones who simply can't/don't know how to properly play it.It is a bit frustrating at times.....but it's certainly not the worst game.I do agree,though,this should be a $20 game(it's even less on other gaming systems).My advice----rent before you buy!

brunswick pba bowling

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Take a little getting used to the game not quite the same a wii bowling but the challange is there. When you first start out in career mode you don't have a lot of control as you win league nights and then on to tournaments you go to pro shop to build up your stammia,strength and respect,I found this game simular to when I was bowling in a league, I'am 60 yrs old and I love what the wii has done for me.

good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: September 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Over all I think it is a good game. I found out how to use the remote to bowl. You have to point it straight up and hold the b button and then bowl while holding the b button. I think crave did a good job with the graphics on it. The pins fly around just like real bowling and sometimes fly out of the pit. I like it much better then the wii bowling because it is alot more graphic.The only bad thing is you can not use the person you made up in the quik play mode. Peopl who know bowling and bowl like I do will enjoy this game.

More of a challenge than Wii Sports

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 06, 2008
Author: Amazon User

When I first played Brunswick I was disappointed with it- I thought it was far too difficult and all of the items in the pro-shop were too expensive to buy (making it feel like I'd never be able to improve). But I stuck with it in career mode and realized that the game tests you and makes you adjust how you're throwing to get the strikes. I'm still in the process of improving my character, but over time if you stick with it the game will gradually improve your strength, accuracy, hook and stamina. You must go into playing this game with a lot of patience and a willingness to build a character.

My only complaints about the game is that it will not let two career characters challenge one another- if you want to play friends/family, you must use one of the generic characters it has set up already. Also, sometimes the way they have the controls set up makes it hard to adjust the throw to just where you want it to be. Finally- the same noises continuously looping in the background are annoying- it's almost as if they recorded a 10 second sound bite from a bowling alley and just have it on loop.

Bottom line- this is a great game for anyone who has the time/patience to develop a character. If not, stick with Wii Sports bowling.

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