Doodle Bowling

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Doodle Bowling is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by GameResort and was released on February 12, 2010. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Doodle Bowling is a fun and psychedelic arcade-style bowling game with great physics. Players can strike their way through dozens of unique lanes, each with its own crazily themed world, from neon lights and retro polygons to voxels, caves, and candy. With its simple controls and engaging gameplay, it's no wonder that Doodle Bowling is a hit among friends and family.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,776 reviews

graphics67 positive mentions

monetization74 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive bowling experience with a variety of creative themes to unlock.
The graphics are enjoyable and the gameplay is smooth, making it a great way to pass the time.
The option to remove ads enhances the experience, and many players appreciate the ability to play without interruptions.

Many users report losing their progress and unlocked themes after updates, leading to frustration.
The game has frequent ads, particularly long video ads, which disrupt gameplay and annoy players.
There are issues with the physics of the game, such as unrealistic pin behavior and inconsistent ball control.

graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
23%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their coolness, creativity, and smooth integration with gameplay. However, some critiques highlight the need for improvements in graphic quality and physics, as well as issues with text visibility on larger screens. Despite these concerns, the game's artistic style and visual appeal contribute significantly to its enjoyment.
- “The graphics are great, gameplay is smooth, wonderful design!”
- “Absolutely stunning graphics.”
- “Amazing graphics and very addicting!!!!”
- “Needs better graphics.”
- “The graphics are crude, the physics are sketchy, and the controls aren't much better.”
- “Can hardly see graphics.”
monetization
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly the intrusive 30-second video ads that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, they report issues with the functionality of in-app purchases and the removal of ads across multiple devices. Overall, the consensus indicates that excessive advertising detracts from the enjoyment of the game, leading to calls for a more balanced approach to monetization.
- “I won't do games with required ads or video watching, so I'm very glad that there was a handy option to purchase the ad-free.”
- “Used to be a good game, but the ads take over your phone.”
- “The advertisements interfere with the game.”
stability
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and crashes that often require a battery removal to resolve. While some players experience smooth gameplay without issues, the majority highlight that glitches, particularly related to ads and game setup, detract from the overall experience. Overall, stability issues are prevalent, impacting user satisfaction and gameplay continuity.
- “Looking to see what's next works absolutely fine, no glitches or issues on my Evo. Highly recommended.”
- “Runs great for me.”
- “Great on Droid X, no glitches or lag.”
- “Good game, neat graphics but freezes every time the ad changes.. fix that and you got 5 stars.”
- “Game constantly freezes but ads sure don't.”
- “Great game but freezes my entire phone at times.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fast pace, smooth mechanics, and appealing graphics, making it enjoyable and addictive. However, some users express a desire for more precise mechanics, such as improved physics and customizable ball options, while also noting that the ad bar can be intrusive. Despite these critiques, the game remains engaging and accessible, appealing to a wide audience.
- “I was surprised at how gratifying it is to play because the gameplay is very fast.”
- “Graphics are superb and gameplay is smooth.”
- “I love the look and ease of gameplay.”
- “The mechanics don't feel quite right.”
- “I would love the inclusion of more precise speed mechanics, better physics for the pins, more spare/split opportunities, the ability to curve the ball in any direction you choose (realistically) and the ability to have different weights and styles of balls, and the ability to have different lane conditions but keep all of the rest of the graphics and star/new lane system the same.”
- “Not really 'themes' as they change gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and amusing, though some describe it as merely "okay." Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “About the paper level, it's funny!”
- “It's fun and funny.”
- “It's an okay... funny game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Users express a desire for more diverse and thematic background music in the game, noting that the current soundtrack lacks variety and can be distracting during gameplay. Overall, there is a call for an expanded musical experience to enhance immersion.
- “Just needs more themes and more sounds/music.”
- “I wish the different backgrounds had different background music.”
- “It just needs more themes and more sounds/music.”
- “I can't listen to music while playing the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be poorly optimized for dual-core processors, leading to performance issues for users with such hardware configurations.
- “Not optimized for dual-core.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, indicating poor optimization.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's replayability varies significantly among users; some find it lacks inherent replay value and is primarily focused on skill practice, while others highlight its high replay value and infinite replayability.
- “Infinitely replayable”
- “Replay value is high.”
- “It's purely skill practice, no inherent replay value.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable initially, but many feel that the grinding aspect becomes tedious over time.
- “Fun game, but it gets tedious after a while.”
- “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks repeatedly, which makes the game feel like a chore.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that the touch sensitivity can be unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience and emotional engagement.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is noted to be very brief, with users indicating that it concludes abruptly.