Date Night Bowling

51%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • emotional
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Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
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"Date Night Bowling" is an arcade-style game set in a bowling alley, where you attempt to win over your date through bowling, jokes, and other interactive activities. Customize your experience with various characters, bowl solo or with friends, and choose your preferred difficulty level. The game offers two unique bowling alley atmospheres for a fun and engaging date night simulation.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

51%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming pixel art and a vibrant retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • The mini-games between bowling frames are fun and quirky, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
  • Date Night Bowling is a casual and enjoyable game that is perfect for short play sessions and can be fun to play with friends.
  • The dating sim aspect lacks depth, with minimal character dialogue and repetitive interactions that fail to engage players.
  • Bowling mechanics are overly simplistic, making it easy to achieve strikes without much skill, which may lead to a lack of challenge.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and vague instructions for mini-games, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like Super Bowling on the SNES. This aesthetic, combined with quirky humor and engaging gameplay, enhances the overall fun and replayability of the experience.

    • “Date Night Bowling shows up aesthetically like the remastering of Super Bowling from the SNES you didn’t know you wanted, and it’s dope.”
    • “The graphics of the game are very retro, which is a nice touch for the game.”
    • “Both are wrapped up in a big bubble of pixel graphics, retro gameplay and control, quirky humor, a certain amount of replayability, and a lot of fun.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by retro pixel graphics and quirky humor, offering a mix of fun and replayability through various minigame mechanics, particularly appealing to fans of classic titles like Tekken. However, some players desire more responsive controls, such as an on-the-fly adjustor for improving performance during gameplay.

    • “Both are wrapped up in a big bubble of pixel graphics, retro gameplay and control, quirky humor, a certain amount of replayability, and a lot of fun.”
    • “The dating sim part is done through minigames which have a range of different mechanics.”
    • “Fans of Tekken's Tekken Bowl will feel right at home with this style of gameplay, though I do wish there was an on-the-fly adjuster when you miss your shot.”
    • “The dating sim part is done through minigames which have a range of different little mechanics.”
    • “Fans of Tekken's Tekken Bowl will feel right at home with this style of gameplay, though I do wish there was an on-the-fly adjustor when you duff your shot.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth, prompting players to reflect on their own dating experiences with a mix of humor and wistfulness. While it may lack long-term engagement, its cheerful and wholesome nature leaves a lasting emotional impression.

    • “It's pretty impossible not to like this cheap, cheerful, and wholesome game, which won't offer you much longevity but will occupy you for a little while as you internally make wistful, wry smiles to yourself while thinking of your own dating efforts.”
    • “Wholesome fun”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is limited, featuring only two soundtracks, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience and gives it a low-budget feel. While the art is appreciated, the lack of variety in music and dialogue leaves players wanting more depth in the storytelling.

    • “There's not enough dialogue to make a story and it comes with only two soundtracks, which feels like a two-dollar game.”
    • “I like the art, but I didn't mind the only two music tracks.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth, with insufficient dialogue and minimal character backstory, which detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers suggest that enhancing side games with more narrative elements could significantly improve the game's standing among its peers.

    • “If the developers could redo some of the side games while adding some character backstory, this game would elevate itself to some of the other bowling games in existence.”
    • “There's not enough dialogue to make a story, and it comes with only two soundtracks, which feels like a two-dollar game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's retro graphics and quirky humor, noting that it offers a decent level of replayability, contributing to an overall fun experience.

    • “Both are wrapped up in a big bubble of pixel graphics, retro gameplay and control, quirky humor, a certain amount of replayability, and a lot of fun.”
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