Brunswick Pro Bowling

by Crave Entertainment

Product Features

• Realistic Physics-Real time changing lane conditions for the player to master during the course of a match
• Career Mode- Work your way from an amateur to a true professional Brunswick Pro Champion
• 10 different environments to choose from
• Authentic Brunswick bowling products to improve your characters performance.
• Ad Hoc Mode for PSP

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S1KZYW
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 7 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 21, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,856 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #31 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Sports
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Sony PSP

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If you played the original on Playstation, you plaed the best version, September 23, 2007

By 

Donald Philbeck "mongo126" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Brunswick Pro Bowling (Video Game)

There's nothing worse than looking forward to a game release 7-8 years in the making and have end up worse than the original.

The accuracy/power control makes no sense and it's hard to vary speed with any consistency. Carry is a total mystery, there's no rhyme or reason. Graphics aren't any better and there is no variance in styles.

They've taken the pros off of the game. Career mode takes forever. I've been playing to two weeks and I'm still stuck in league play.

Still more realistic than other games, but still a far cry from what I would expect with the other sports games out there.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PSP Bowling not too shabby, April 30, 2008

By 

Dsinned (Northern California) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Brunswick Pro Bowling (Video Game)

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!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun game to relax with and get lost in., January 25, 2008

By 

Jack (Florida) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Brunswick Pro Bowling (Video Game)

O.K., this isn't your typical video game. But, Brunswick Pro Bowling is a great game when you just want to chill. The pace of the game is wonderful and the challenge to not only beat your opponent, but top your own high score makes the game a lot of fun and keeps the replay value high. Replay value is also kept high by the variations of bowling styles there are to master. Learning to consistently control the hook with regard to lane conditions adds to the fun. The controls are intuitive and the vertical use of the screen is genius.

There are some quirks though. There is an "accuracy" and "strength" meter, neither of which is explained in the instructions and seems to have little impact on the game and the player selections and animations are limited.

Where the game shines is in the realistic play and sounds (with the annoying music turned down). The pins react exactly as they do in real life and through the practice mode, you can actually improve your "real" game by learning the nuances of spot selection. I also enjoy the fact that you can lose yourself in the game for hours or complete a match in as little as 5 minutes.

If you like GTA, this game probably won't appeal to you. But, if you used to find a game like Tetris cathartic, then you will likely find this title an excellent addition to your PSP library.

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