Free Bowling 3D
- October 7, 2017
- 38,9_Degrees
Get on Steam"Free Bowling 3D" is a bowling simulation game with 3D graphics and soothing music. The game features easy-to-learn controls, allowing you to aim and throw the ball with a simple mouse click. There are no rules, other than trying to knock down all the pins for a perfect strike. It's a relaxing and stress-free game, perfect for casual players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- It's a fun bowling game that can provide brief amusement.
- Easy to unlock achievements, making it appealing for completionists.
- Can be enjoyable for a short period, especially if purchased at a low price.
- Misleading title as the game is not free and lacks depth.
- Very simplistic gameplay with no real challenge or physics.
- Boring and repetitive, with many players losing interest quickly.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with some users noting it surpasses even the soundtrack of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. It features relaxing chill-out tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, although turning off the music also disables all sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight.
“I recommend playing this song while listening to the Gipsy Kings.”
“+ Relaxing chill-out music.”
“Turning the music off completely disables all sound effects.”
“The soundtrack is even better than The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.”
“The main reason to get this is that when you listen to the music, you can throw some balls.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are notably simplistic, featuring minimal designs and lacking advanced physics, which may detract from the overall experience. However, some users feel that the visual quality meets or even exceeds the standards set in 2018.
“The graphics are extremely simplified, and you'll just have to click the ball, move it, and release the left mouse button - the whole game stays there.”
“Sketches out a basic surface with some minimal graphics and no physics.”
“On par with, if not beyond, the standard of graphics we hold in 2018.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its high-quality synthesis of mechanical and modern physics, particularly in the realistic behavior of the bowling ball and pings.
“Not only are the pings synthesized with such a high standard of mechanical and modern physics, but also the bowling ball is.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its ironic title, suggesting it's "free" while actually costing a small fee, and the absurdity of being an endless bowling simulator devoid of rules or structure. This self-aware comedic approach adds a layer of amusement for players.
“The title itself is funny - the game isn't free at all (well now it's hidden in the store, but I paid for it even though its price was just $1/€) and the 'free' title part refers to the fact that the game itself is just an endless bowling simulator, without rules or anything else.”
“The humor in the game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game pokes fun at classic gaming tropes, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining and absurd.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised, with players noting its emotional depth and quality, comparing it favorably to acclaimed narratives like those in "The Last of Us" and "The Walking Dead" (Season 1).
“I have cried playing this game; it has a story on par with The Last of Us and The Walking Dead (Season 1).”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks significant replayability, as players find it offers no unique challenges or incentives to revisit once completed.
“Nothing special, no real challenge or anything that will make this game more replayable.”
