Premium Bowling

About

"Premium Bowling" is a VR and monitor game that offers a realistic bowling experience with various physical alleys, balls, and oil patterns. Compete in live tournaments, leagues, and multiplayer modes, complete with commentator, voice chat, and cross-play. Experience continuous player ranking, custom balls, and slow-motion replays for an engaging and immersive gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 333 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features realistic physics and oil patterns that enhance the bowling experience, making it feel close to real-life bowling.
It offers a variety of customization options for bowling balls and lanes, along with a fun multiplayer experience that allows for social interaction.
The game is enjoyable in both VR and non-VR modes, providing a smooth and engaging gameplay experience that appeals to both casual and serious bowlers.

There are issues with controller support, particularly for Xbox controllers, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks a robust tutorial or guidance for new players, making it difficult to master the controls and mechanics.
Some players have reported bugs and connectivity issues in multiplayer mode, which can disrupt the overall experience.

graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
9%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, realism, and impressive visual design, particularly in VR. While some critiques mention a cartoony style and a desire for sharper images, overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly. Recent updates have also addressed previous graphical issues, further improving the visual appeal.
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “Graphically speaking, this game is gorgeous; replayability is present as well, which is a huge upside.”
- “Very enjoyable gameplay and the graphics are awesome.”
- “Graphics are alright but very cartoony and child-like.”
- “Remove the cheesy graphics and animations.”
- “The only knock I have, and it's not even a real significant one, is the graphics are very similar to games you'd see on the PlayStation VR; I wish the images were a little sharper.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the ability to play YouTube music videos while bowling, which enhances their experience. However, issues with syncing music among multiple players and a desire for more customization options, such as a jukebox feature and the ability to add custom tracks, have been highlighted. Overall, while the music complements the gameplay, there are significant requests for improvements and more variety.
- “I really like the ability to play YouTube music videos on the big screen while bowling.”
- “Edit: they added an option to watch music videos or anything you want off YouTube, while you bowl. My mind is completely blown; I can't tell you how awesome it is to listen to your favorite music while you play. This just became one of my favorite games of all time.”
- “What I like most about this bowling game is the developers. They seem to really care about this game and I like that. I also love the lane selections available and the YouTube video option; it actually saves some of your favorite selections that are available to be played with just the click of the mouse.”
- “Mute the music, it's terrible!”
- “If you don't start the song at the same time then you'll be at different points of the song.”
- “The only issue is there is a great feature where you can play YouTube music but you can't adjust the volume of it without lowering the volume for the whole game.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
The gameplay of Half-Life Alyx is praised for its enjoyable mechanics, including wrist twisting and bowling elements that enhance realism and engagement. While many players find the core gameplay fun and smooth, some express frustration with certain mechanics, such as the wobble feature and the lack of a comprehensive tutorial. Overall, the game offers a variety of modes and replayability, making it a standout experience in the bowling simulation genre.
- “Half-Life Alyx has nice wrist-twisting mechanics that could be a pleasure and joy to complete this game.”
- “The bowling mechanics just feel really good now, and the game looks great.”
- “The game has various modes like playing online, offline, local, online leagues, teams, and several different bowling lanes with various oil patterns to play at, so it has many hours of gameplay and endless replayability in my view.”
- “The wobble mechanic is annoying; it could have a better mechanic than this or at least tone it down.”
- “I tried multiplayer and found it a bit frustrating since there are no avatars and no built-in chat mechanic in the game.”
- “The best VR bowling game I've played, though it really needs a better tutorial as the mechanics are somewhat underexplained.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is described as solid, with immersive features like facial tracking for enhanced VR experiences. However, players have noted issues with VR settings when switching from Quest 2 to Rift S, and the online population is relatively low, though crossplay helps maintain some level of engagement.
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive physics and the engaging social experience it offers, allowing players to interact with real people while playing. While the overall ambiance is enjoyable, some users note that occasional disruptive players can detract from the experience.
- “The physics is amazing and the atmosphere is great in the game.”
- “Another nice feature is playing single player with actual online players who you can chat to whilst playing on the lanes, making the experience feel better playing with actual people; it's a nice social atmosphere.”
- “This applies both to the feel of the alleys' atmosphere but more importantly to the ball and pin physics.”
- “The atmosphere in the game feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “The sound design does not complement the visuals, making the overall atmosphere feel disjointed.”
- “The environments are bland and fail to evoke any emotional response, resulting in a flat atmosphere.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game offers high replayability through its customizable physics, various gameplay modes (online, offline, local, leagues), and multiple bowling lanes with different oil patterns, catering to both seasoned and casual players. Its relaxing atmosphere further enhances the experience, making it enjoyable to return to for casual play. Overall, players appreciate the extensive content and engaging mechanics that encourage repeated play.
- “The game has various modes like playing online, offline, local, online leagues, and teams, along with several different bowling lanes featuring various oil patterns. This provides many hours of gameplay and endless replayability in my view.”
- “Graphically speaking, this game is gorgeous; replayability is present as well, which is a huge upside.”
- “Probably the best thing about this game is that it's always calming and relaxing to hop in and bowl a few games, having a friendly conversation with other people in the same venue as you.”
- “The game lacks significant content updates, making it feel repetitive after a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've mastered the available challenges, there's little incentive to return for more.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay modes leads to a quick burnout, diminishing its replay value.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the performance is solid and good overall.
- “Performance is good.”
- “Performance is solid.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the monetization aspect negatively impacts gameplay, as advertisements can disrupt synchronization during music sessions, requiring players to skip songs to regain sync. This leads to a frustrating experience, especially when multiple users are involved.
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide.”
- “The ads are intrusive and disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to continue.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, running smoothly with high frame rates, and is accessible even on low-end hardware.
- “The game runs great and smooth with high FPS; I'm confident even a low-end PC could handle this.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a very stable gaming experience.”
- “The performance is consistently reliable, allowing me to focus on gameplay without worrying about technical issues.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome process of selecting balls from the bag and the frequent switching of strike balls between selections, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- “The biggest drawback is how tedious it is to select a ball from your bag, and how the game switches your strike balls between the two you've selected every frame.”