3D Bowling

About

"3D Bowling" is a single-player sport game known for its excellent gameplay and good visuals. The game boasts masterful music and plenty of humor, but is tempered by an abundance of advertisements. Describing itself as the most realistic 3D bowling game on Android, players can enjoy a lifelike bowling experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,982 reviews

graphics209 positive mentions

monetization125 negative mentions

graphics
327 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising them as good or great, while others criticize them as dated or poor, likening them to older gaming systems. Some players appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the visuals, while others express a desire for improvements, such as enhanced shading and anti-aliasing. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for some, but a significant area for improvement for others.
- “Awesome graphics and easy to play.”
- “Beautiful graphics and well worth the money.”
- “Great graphics and sound.”
- “This game has cheap backdrops and PlayStation one graphics.”
- “The graphics is like playing on a Nintendo system, which is poor graphics.”
- “Worst graphics ever seen in the game.”
monetization
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
81%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, which they find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to play without ads by turning off data or purchasing a pro version, others feel that the ads detract significantly from their overall enjoyment, leading to uninstalls. A few players noted that when ads are minimal or non-intrusive, the game is much more enjoyable, highlighting a clear demand for a better balance in monetization strategies.
- “Awesome, the best, 1 or 2 player.. nice controls, pick different lanes & choice ball colour/style... no ads, no delays... perfect!”
- “This is a fun game with no ads and no in-app purchases!”
- “Fabulous game no ads and no road blocks”
- “I am sick and tired of all the ads! I would be glad to pay for this application, but I do not want to see the same annoying ads and noise at the same time. It is not cool, it is not nice, and that's all there is to it. The game itself is great, but your idea of trying to monetize it sucks.”
- “The game is okay, but they place ads under my on-screen buttons, so instead of closing the game, I open the ad instead.”
- “I uninstalled this game and will only reinstall it when these ads for spades royale cease! This bowling game is excellent, but seeing ads for a game I absolutely hate has unfortunately pushed me over the edge!”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
21%
12%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth mechanics and fun factor, while others criticize it for being simplistic or lacking challenge. Some users highlight excellent controls and enjoyable multiplayer experiences, while others find the physics clunky and the gameplay unrealistic. Despite the varied opinions, a significant number of players appreciate the game's ease of use and entertainment value.
- “Gameplay is smooth; it's not glitchy, and its programming is perfect.”
- “Awesome gameplay and lots of fun.”
- “It has great gameplay, easy to pick up on, and lots of fun.”
- “Gameplay needs some work.”
- “Very unrealistic and terrible gameplay, with childish graphics and sound.”
- “Physics feel mechanical and clunky.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
39%
11%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing and thematic tracks, particularly during strikes, while others express a desire for more upbeat and varied background music options. Many users feel that the game would benefit from the ability to choose personal music or have more consistent audio during gameplay, as the current offerings are often deemed insufficient or too quiet. Overall, while the existing music is generally liked, there is a strong demand for enhancements and additional choices.
- “The music is different for all the alleys and mostly nice listening.”
- “Love the game, absolutely love the music; it is very relaxing.”
- “Quick and easy play, fun different styles of lane/ball/music.”
- “Music should be changed.”
- “I always mute the music.”
- “This game needs some music.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95%
16%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, often leading to laughter during gameplay. However, some users feel the humor falls flat or is overly silly, resulting in a lack of engagement. Overall, while the game is praised for its comedic elements, opinions vary on its effectiveness in delivering consistent humor.
- “I'm actually laughing as I hastily uninstall...”
- “Really easy to play; the result is more funny than many other bowling games.”
- “I just can't stop laughing... oh ... I mean playing.”
- “Was it supposed to be funny?”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
14%
64%
Overall, the stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting smooth gameplay and no glitches, while others experience frequent issues such as freezing, phantom pins, and various glitches affecting the physics. While some players enjoy the game despite these problems, others find the glitches significantly detract from the experience. Regular updates seem to have improved stability for some, but issues persist for many users.
- “No glitches that I've noticed.”
- “My phone isn't the best, yet this game runs great.”
- “Runs smoothly, no glitches, fun!”
- “Game play physics are pretty accurate to real bowling, though occasional glitches cause the ball and/or pins to do their own thing.”
- “Fun and realistic, but the game freezes up from time to time.”
- “Ever since the update, the ball glitches through the head pin.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being lackluster and unengaging, with users noting a complete absence of character development, tournaments, or exciting narratives. Many feel that the game fails to provide a compelling storyline, making it feel plain and uninteresting. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I needed something to get me from focusing on the text messages; whatever I have been reading just leads me to another story to read, and it gets me reading.”
- “Really plain, no exciting storyline or modes.”
- “No tournaments, no characters, no storyline; game physics not good.”
- “This app is bad, end of story.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the nostalgic feeling of being at a bowling alley without physical discomfort, others find the unrealistic mechanics—such as the ball passing through pins—frustrating and detracting from the experience. Overall, it evokes a sense of nostalgia but can also lead to annoyance.
- “It realistically made me feel like I was back at the local lanes without the pain in my wrists or knees; thanks for that!”
- “Made me feel like a pro, the greatest I.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users praise the game's optimization, highlighting its smooth performance on devices without glitches, making it an enjoyable experience. The game is particularly noted for its excellent execution in missions and competitive play.
- “Best bowling game, good performance on phone tab211.”
- “Runs smoothly, no glitches, fun!”
- “We love you when you achieve perfect mission performance and competition.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game's lite and easy nature, contributing to its infinite replayability, making it enjoyable to play multiple times without losing interest.
- “Lite, easy, and infinitely replayable.”