Bowling at the Lake

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Bowling at the Lake is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by WhirlVFX and was released on December 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging arcade-style gameplay with smooth controls and a fun atmosphere.
Gradually increasing difficulty and variety of levels enhance replayability.
Free to play, making it accessible for all ages and a good option for casual gaming.

Limited number of levels and lack of a deeper storyline or mechanics.
Graphics are low quality and can feel lackluster, especially in VR.
Gameplay can be glitchy, with issues like inaccurate ball physics and slow ball returns.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay primarily involves 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... 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
50%
50%
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, featuring a bowling alley set against a beach backdrop with palm trees and ocean sounds. While not highly realistic and lacking in variety of locations, the visuals contribute to an enjoyable experience, complemented by decent physics and user-friendly controls.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of clarity or engagement with the game's story, as one user expresses frustration with gameplay issues that hinder their ability to experience it. Overall, the narrative aspect appears to be overshadowed by technical difficulties.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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
100%
While the sound effects are well-executed, the absence of music leaves the overall audio experience feeling incomplete and somewhat disjointed.