Review: Brunswick Pro Bowling (Wii)

Written by Jim Squires

Thursday, 06 December 2007 08:30

Even though it was a pack-in that launched with the system, Wii Sports is still one of the best titles on the system. In my opinion, the real pick of the litter in Wii Sports was bowling. That's why I was so excited when I heard that a title was on its way that had the potential to take the bowling mechanics first employed in Wii Sports and flesh them out into a full-on stand alone sports title.

But does Brunswick Pro Bowling have what it takes to take down it's Mii-centric predecessor?

In a words, no. In two words, god no. My list of gripes with this title go on and on, and lucky for you the good lord has provided me with this forum to get them off my chest.

The core of what made Wii Sports bowling fun was it's simple yet ingenious use of the wiimote. Doubling as the ball, all of your speed, direction, and precision came from something akin to genuine bowling skills. Brunswick seemed to miss the point. Frame by frame you line up your shot with directional buttons like bowling games of yore (think Capcom Bowling circa 198whenever). Initiating your ball is done in the same manner as Wii Sports, however no variance in speed or direction has any impact on the outcome. Flicking the wiimote to roll the ball in Brunswick is the equivalent of pushing a big dumb "roll ball" button, no actual skill required.

Combine that with 4:3 support, chuggy and chunky graphics, and limited to non-existent customization options, and you've got a real gutter ball on your hands. The only amusement I derived from this game was in choosing between my four hair styles and four facial hair options which led me to accidentally creating Adolf Hitler.

Avoid this one at all costs. It gets half a point for being a functional though completely outdated game and half a point for the Hitler factor (because I'm a fan of the era.)

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written by Nerfgun, December 08, 2007

Ok now you have to review High Velocity Bowling on PS3

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