Bowling King

Bowling King is a sport game known for its amazing mechanics, fantastic visuals, and hilarious moments. Although the game features marvelous music, it is marred by annoying ads and various bugs. According to its description, Bowling King offers the most exciting multiplayer bowling experience on mobile.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,994 reviews

graphics591 positive mentions

monetization475 negative mentions

graphics
708 mentions
83 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, realism, and vibrant colors. Players appreciate the visual appeal and immersive experience, often comparing it favorably to other bowling games. However, some reviews suggest that there is room for improvement, particularly in terms of detail and consistency, indicating a desire for even higher-quality graphics.
- “The graphics are brilliant and the game gives me the satisfying thrill!!”
- “Love this game, the graphics are amazing and I love all the different balls and things you can get.”
- “Great graphics, easy controls, and even a few challenges for me.”
- “And a lot of graphic errors that make the screen look crazy... it seems to get worse if you spend money for coins.”
- “The thing I am unhappy about is barely any of the graphics show up on the lanes.”
- “I hate this game because it always glitches, graphics are low and this game doesn't make sense.”
monetization
545 mentions
10 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and timing of ads, particularly those that interrupt gameplay and cause players to lose turns. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games and appreciate that they are not overly intrusive, others feel that the ads are excessive and detract from the overall experience, leading to a desire for a paid version to eliminate them. Additionally, in-app purchases are often criticized for being expensive and contributing to a "pay-to-win" environment.
- “It's a very good, well running game, no ads or anything.”
- “This game is amazing, no ads pop up on your screen.”
- “Awesome game, hardly any ads, always have money.”
- “The ads always come after finished the game.”
- “You guys need better timing for your ads; they always pop up right before the start of a round and you can't skip over them in time, which makes you lose your turn.”
- “Too many ads interrupting your progress; it's why it only got four stars.”
stability
140 mentions
5 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The stability of the Bowling King app is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches and connection issues that disrupt gameplay, often resulting in players losing in-game currency. While some users report smooth experiences, many others express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze, crash, or miscalculate scores, particularly at higher levels. Overall, the app requires significant improvements in stability to enhance user satisfaction.
- “Addictive, realistic, no glitches or technical problems.”
- “Great bowling game 🎳 no glitches with very good precision!”
- “Entertaining, not a lot of ads, game runs with no glitches; I would recommend.”
- “My experience with this game is really messed up and you really need to talk to someone about all the game glitches this game has.”
- “Too many glitches, and sometimes in the middle of the game it would send me back to the main menu, and I didn't even get to finish or see the end of the round, just right back to the main menu and took my chips like I lost after only like two rolls.”
- “I lost all my coins I bought the shark ball, the specialty one, and I lost all my coins due to glitches. I lost 7 million coins. I want a refund. You can go back and watch the games; I bowled right over a pin and it did not knock it over.”
gameplay
96 mentions
58 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players praising its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and appealing graphics. However, issues such as frequent ads interrupting play, inconsistent hitbox mechanics, and occasional app crashes detract from the experience for some users. While many find it enjoyable and addictive, others express frustration with the game's balance and monetization strategies.
- “I really like this game; the graphics are good, great gameplay, and I like how I can control the momentum of the ball as it goes toward the bowling pins.”
- “This is a truly amazing game with brilliant graphics, fantastic gameplay, and connectivity between players across the globe.”
- “Great gameplay and hard to put down.”
- “It is a fun game and I still play it, but it has a tendency to just close the app randomly during gameplay, potentially costing you money!”
- “The gameplay is horrible.”
- “Ads will interrupt your gameplay, and coins will randomly disappear.”
music
22 mentions
50 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the background tracks and others finding them glitchy or annoying. While many appreciate the overall sound design and graphics, there are frequent requests for more variety in the music selection and options to turn off the in-game sounds. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience for some, but it also detracts from it for others due to issues like lag and lack of customization.
- “The graphics, the colors, sounds and music are perfect!”
- “This app is very nice the graphics are all good the music everything is good in this app.”
- “Nice graphics & music, so far the apps did not hang.”
- “Love the gameplay, but that glitched-out soundtrack is driving me nuts.”
- “The game is making a screeching sound with no background music or sounds.”
- “Couldn't turn off the obnoxious music and sounds.”
humor
21 mentions
95 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both entertaining and frustrating, with players finding amusement in the absurdities of gameplay, such as unexpected losses and quirky mechanics. Many reviews highlight the game's funny commentary and enjoyable moments, making it a source of laughter despite issues like cheating and pay-to-win elements. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness and fun, even amidst the game's flaws.
- “It's a funny weird game but I love it!”
- “It's very funny to play; I'm addicted to this game and can play for hours.”
- “Love it! The graphics are awesome and the commentator is funny.”
- “Cheating is really getting on my nerves; do something! It's not funny that a person took all my money while the ball was floating or something. 😠😠😠😠😠”
optimization
12 mentions
42 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with many users experiencing frequent glitches, connection errors, and performance issues that detract from gameplay. While some players report smooth performance on specific devices, others face significant slowdowns and crashes, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, the game's optimization appears to require further improvements to enhance user experience.
- “Amazing and fun game to play, is very well optimized for my Galaxy Fold :D”
- “Always loads and runs smoothly.”
- “If it gives me a 5-star playing performance then I'll change my rating.”
- “My lanes aren't displayed and the performance of the balls has changed (slowed down, curve failures).”
- “I've uninstalled it after a couple of app crashing events, really disappointed with the performance.”
- “Performance is so slow that sometimes just because of this I have lost my important matches and tournaments.”
story
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a dedicated story mode to enhance the gameplay experience, alongside more customization options for characters and bowling centers. While they appreciate the easy missions and rewards system, frustrations arise from issues with ad bonuses and mission completion inconsistencies. Overall, the lack of a narrative element is seen as a significant gap in the game's appeal.
- “Fun game but needs a story mode.”
- “So many good features, so easy missions to complete and win prizes and unlock new balls, pins, and lanes.”
- “And you get to do missions.”
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “The missions are repetitive and do not add to the overall narrative.”
- “There are too many ads that disrupt the flow of the story and gameplay.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players describe the game as an emotional rollercoaster, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings through its engaging and sometimes unpredictable gameplay. The experience is characterized as "wholesome" and fun, providing a welcome distraction during stressful moments. Overall, the game successfully combines enjoyment with emotional highs and lows.
- “Emotional rollercoaster; that is what you call an awesome and wonderful game.”
- “Not complicated, 'wholesome', and so much fun!”
- “It's a very good game when I get wired out and I'm sitting here instead of touching myself; I play bowling team.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, praising its simple controls, engaging design, and enjoyable online interactivity, making it a highly recommended experience.
- “Right now, it has simple controls, great design, and fun online interactivity, making it highly replayable. I definitely recommend it.”
- “Amazing game with tremendous replayability... if you can hang.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally enjoy the grinding aspect of the game, finding it fun and rewarding as it teaches skills and allows for progression through earning money and unlocking items. However, some users note that the grinding can become tedious at times.
- “Can get tedious at times though”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as fun, enhanced by good graphics and sound effects, including the cheering of spectators, which contributes to an engaging experience.
- “The graphics are good, the sound effects are great, and the atmosphere is fun, especially with people cheering for me.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is immersive and engaging, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and captivating sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”