BOWLOUT

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BOWLOUT is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Sep and was released on January 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

BOWLOUT is a single-player first-person shooter set in a pin-filled bowling alley where your mission is to take down waves of pins and their leaders using an arsenal of bowling balls. Strategically balance your throws to maintain accuracy, use pins for powerful melee or piercing attacks, and unlock achievements to customize your balls. Dive into this fast-paced, quirky adventure and let the pin-smashing fun begin!

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game is fun, engaging, and offers a unique twist on the FPS genre with its bowling theme.
It runs smoothly on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, and features appealing visuals and sound design.
Despite its short length, the game is highly replayable due to its achievements and satisfying gameplay mechanics.

The game is very short, typically completed in under 30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
While the gameplay is enjoyable, it can feel simplistic and repetitive after a few runs.
Some players noted a desire for additional game modes or content to enhance the overall experience.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the fun atmosphere and complementing the visuals. However, some users feel that the single track may be more suited to casual games like Candy Crush, and while it is decent, it lacks variety. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the dynamic shooter experience.
- “This is a simple, fun, dynamic shooter with beautiful graphics and great music.”
- “The visuals are appealing, and the background music enhances the experience, creating a fun atmosphere.”
- “Fun little game, there's only the one music track but it keeps the action flowing.”
- “This is a demo, but let me be clear, a very polished demo outside of the music which probably suits Candy Crush better than this game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a comedic first-person arena shooter experience with amusing sound effects and clever achievements. Players find the humor to be a standout aspect, contributing to the overall enjoyment and smooth gameplay.
- “A short, humorous, first-person arena shooter with an epic boss.”
- “Attaching an achievement to the menus is also funny and kind of genius, not gonna lie.”
- “The noises the pins make are funny, the game runs flawlessly, and it's fun to play.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and coherence, featuring clean animations that enhance the overall experience. The art style, combined with great music, contributes to a fun and dynamic atmosphere, making it visually appealing despite the game's short duration.
- “This is a simple, fun, dynamic shooter with beautiful graphics and great music.”
- “The overall art style feels coherent and animations feel clean and responsive.”
- “The visuals are appealing, and the background music enhances the experience, creating a fun atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its focus on achievements, encouraging multiple playthroughs despite the initial run being relatively short.
- “Your first run will be short, but figuring out and chasing after achievements makes the game highly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for being very good and easy to understand, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- “The gameplay is very good and easy to understand.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by appealing visuals and background music, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “The visuals are appealing, and the background music enhances the experience, creating a fun atmosphere.”