10 Pin Shuffle Bowling
- December 5, 2009
- Digital Smoke LLC
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Get on Apple Store"10 Pin Shuffle Bowling" is a free, popular bowling game with over 6 million downloads, featuring 3D bowling pin physics and a shuffleboard-style puck. The game includes the "10 Pin Poker" mode, with additional modes such as Shuffleboard, 10 Pin Bowling, and Peer-to-Peer multiplayer available through video ads. This Universal Purchase game is optimized for Retina display and available on iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV.
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Reviews
- The game features excellent graphics and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
- It combines multiple game modes, including bowling, shuffleboard, and poker, providing a variety of fun experiences.
- The developers have maintained the game without intrusive updates, allowing players to enjoy it as it is.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, which can interrupt gameplay and frustrate users.
- Many features, including bowling and shuffleboard, are locked behind a paywall, limiting access to the full experience.
- There are frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on older devices, making it difficult to play consistently.
- graphics65 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their smoothness, clarity, and immersive quality. While some reviews mention minor glitches and inconsistencies, the majority agree that the visuals are excellent and contribute significantly to the enjoyable gameplay experience. Users appreciate the combination of great graphics with responsive controls, making it a standout title in its genre.
“Simply wonderful, great options combined with sharp, crisp, responsive graphics makes this a top-notch game.”
“The graphics and physics are superb and the gameplay is fun.”
“The graphics are fantastic.”
“Hood graphics.”
“I've seen the display show 8 instances of a graphic more than once.”
“I purchased the full game and the graphics lock then the pucks disappear.”
- monetization50 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. While some players opted to purchase the ad-free version, they noted that the constant push for in-app purchases detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game is perceived as heavily reliant on ads, making it difficult for free users to enjoy without interruptions.
“I bought the no ads and extra items.”
“Was working great and I paid for the full version with no ads.”
“This game used to have shuffleboard and bowling for free with no ads.”
“Seems like an ad platform, and the only reason it exists is to get people to watch ads.”
“Fun game, but you have to either watch constant ads or buy a full version to play almost anything.”
“Not a bad game to pass time with but the addition of ads make it unplayable as they cover the cards.”
- stability20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with some users reporting a smooth experience free from glitches, while others frequently encounter freezes and crashes that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze, especially after winning, leading to lost progress and scores. Overall, while some devices handle the game well, the presence of bugs and stability issues remains a significant concern for many users.
“This is my favorite game on the market; no glitches or anything!”
“Runs great on my Samsung Galaxy S, and also on my friend's Samsung Galaxy S3.”
“Runs great on Galaxy Note.”
“There are some glitches now; it would be good if they were corrected.”
“Each time I win now, it freezes and won't unlock the next player.”
“Is fun when it works, but way too buggy to be fun.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics and great graphics, with many users enjoying the experience over long periods. However, some players have reported issues with physics mechanics, freezing during gameplay, and the necessity of purchasing a paid version for optimal features, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics and physics are superb and the gameplay is fun.”
“This is a great game that I've played for more than 10 years; it can't be beat for mechanics.”
“It has great graphics and amazing gameplay!”
“Initially fun (I paid for the app for the bowling aspect), but the physics mechanics are wonky.”
“I've experienced freezes in gameplay during the game, requiring me to exit and restart.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by quirky bugs, such as the persistent declaration that "blue won" regardless of the actual outcome, and amusing elements like unexpected ads. Players find the game to be entertaining and funny, often ranking it highly among similar games, with some even expressing their enjoyment through exaggerated reactions. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the gaming experience.
“Also, there's a funny bug in that no matter who wins, red or blue, the game always says that 'blue won.'”
“I mean, sparkle, it's amazing, cool, funny, jeez!”
“Best game and funny too; my friend punched the table for that game! 😎😎😎😎”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users finding it annoying and unnecessary, particularly criticizing the "split" message and the organ music. Many players express a desire to turn off the music entirely to enhance their gaming experience.
“How do I turn off the music?”
“Could you please get rid of that annoying 'split' message that pops up, along with that god-awful organ music?”
“This game combines poker and bowling in one, but the split music is very unnecessary!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance while others experience significant performance issues.
“The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the gameplay is; it never lags.”
“The performance optimization is impressive, allowing for a fluid gaming experience.”
“Very poor performance.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Optimization issues lead to long loading times and frequent crashes.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being overshadowed by technical issues, particularly frequent force closures, which detract from the overall experience.
“The story is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and lacking depth.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and their motivations are unclear.”
