Bowling at the Lake

About

Bowling at the Lake is a nice getaway game to play the popular sport of bowling. Surrounded by a lakefront park, enjoy and relax with the sights and sounds of nature as you bowl that perfect game.

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Play Modes

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

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Bowling at the Lake is a free VR bowling game that offers a fun and functional experience for players.
The game allows for a degree of realism in gameplay, letting players use proper bowling techniques and adjust their play area.
Despite its flaws, the game has potential and can be enjoyable for those looking for a casual bowling experience in VR.

The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, including issues with ball physics and long wait times for ball returns.
Graphics are low quality, with poor textures and an overall lackluster visual presentation that detracts from the experience.
Gameplay can feel unresponsive and inaccurate, making it difficult for players to achieve consistent results.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily revolves around rolling a ball down a polished wooden lane to knock down pins, offering a realistic experience in virtual reality. However, some users note that it lacks depth, with minimal rewards for achieving realistic speeds.
- “Gameplay consists of rolling a ball down a polished wooden lane to see how many pins you can knock down.”
- “Gameplay consists of... you guessed it... rolling a ball down a polished wooden lane to see how many pins you can knock down.”
- “Again, no points granted for going the actual speed of a mechanical device.”
- “As realistic as you can get in VR in terms of gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered acceptable, featuring a bowling alley set against a beach backdrop with palm trees and ocean sounds. While the visuals lack realism and variety in locations, the physics are satisfactory, and the ability to reposition oneself adds to the overall experience.
- “The graphics are okay; the bowling alley looks like it is at the ocean shore with palm trees, seagulls, and wave sounds in the background.”
- “Graphics could be more realistic and the game could use more locations/levels, but it's a nice experience for the price.”
- “It's not a graphical wonder, but the physics seem real enough, and I like the ability to reposition yourself with the controller to give yourself the (very) important space you need to swing a 'ball' without hitting furniture.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a lack of clarity or engagement with the game's story, as some users express frustration with gameplay issues that hinder their ability to experience the narrative. Overall, the story aspect appears to be overshadowed by technical difficulties.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the sound effects are well-received, the absence of music leaves the overall audio experience feeling incomplete for many players.