Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Vir2L Studios
- Publishers: Bethesda Softworks
AMF Bowling World Lanes (2008): A Comprehensive Review
Introduction
AMF Bowling World Lanes is a sports video game developed by Front Line Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks on November 18, 2008 for the Wii video game console. It is the second AMF Bowling game on the Wii after AMF Bowling Pinbusters!
Gameplay
In AMF Bowling World Lanes, the player uses the Wii Remote to bowl bowling balls in games played against the AI. When preparing to bowl a ball, the player can choose to throw the ball several seconds after their character has walked up to the line during their approach. The game comes with several characters that players can use and locations where players can bowl. There is also a guy called George with a long beard who you can play as only after bowling 3 perfect games. Characters include a Scottish person that wears a kilt who bowls with his plaid ball, and a Brazilian soccer player who bowls with a black and white ball. AMF Bowling World Lanes also contains several bowling mini-games.
Characters
There are a total of 12 characters in AMF Bowling World Lanes. Each character has their own unique bowling style and personality. The characters are:
- Alex: A young man who is new to bowling.
- Annie: A young woman who is a skilled bowler.
- Bob: An older man who is a bowling pro.
- Carol: An older woman who is a bowling enthusiast.
- Dave: A young man who is a bit of a show-off.
- Emily: A young woman who is a serious bowler.
- Frank: An older man who is a bowling legend.
- George: A mysterious man with a long beard who can only be unlocked by bowling 3 perfect games.
- Hannah: A young woman who is a bowling prodigy.
- James: A young man who is a bowling trick shot artist.
- Katie: A young woman who is a bowling champion.
- William: A young man who is a bowling star.
Locations
There are a total of 6 locations in AMF Bowling World Lanes. Each location has its own unique look and feel. The locations are:
- AMF Bowling Lanes: A classic bowling alley with a retro feel.
- Cosmic Bowling: A bowling alley with a modern look and feel, complete with black lights and disco music.
- Hollywood Bowl: A bowling alley located in the heart of Hollywood, California.
- Las Vegas Lanes: A bowling alley located in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Miami Beach Bowl: A bowling alley located on the beach in Miami Beach, Florida.
- Tokyo Bowl: A bowling alley located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan.
Bowling Mini-Games
In addition to the standard bowling game, AMF Bowling World Lanes also contains several bowling mini-games. The mini-games are:
- Pinball Bowling: A bowling game where the pins are replaced by pinball bumpers.
- Target Bowling: A bowling game where the player must hit specific targets on the pins.
- Skittles: A bowling game where the player must knock down all of the pins in a single shot.
- Duckpin Bowling: A bowling game where the player uses smaller balls and pins.
- Candlepin Bowling: A bowling game where the player uses even smaller balls and pins.
Reception
AMF Bowling World Lanes received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the game for its fun and challenging gameplay, while others criticized the game for its repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation. The game has a score of 75 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 20 reviews.
Conclusion
AMF Bowling World Lanes is a fun and challenging bowling game for the Wii. It has several characters and locations to choose from, and there are also several bowling mini-games to keep you entertained. However, the game’s repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation may turn off some players.
Review Score
7.5/10
