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AMF Xtreme Bowling (Mobile)

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Vir2L's AMF Xtreme Bowling adds nothing to the existing bowling gameplay formula, but it does feature impressive polygonal graphics that take advantage of the LG VX8000's spiffy specs.

Specifications: ESRB: Everyone; Genre: Sports; Number of players: 1 Player See full specs

Gamespot editors' review

Reviewed by: Avery Score
Reviewed on: 02/01/2005
Updated on: 03/02/2005
Released on: 11/13/2004

For better or for worse, bowling continues to be the quintessential mobile sport. The timing-based gameplay typically used to simulate it is an easy fit for the mobile keypad, and the quick pacing is perfect for the average 20-minute wireless gaming session. Vir2L's AMF Xtreme Bowling adds nothing to the existing bowling gameplay formula, but it does feature impressive polygonal graphics that take advantage of the LG VX8000's spiffy specs.

Graphically, this game has no competition.

AMF Xtreme Bowling lets you choose from several characters, each of which has been rendered in three "xtreme" dimensions. You also have a choice of a few environments, ranging from a pleasant jungle waterfall to a lane over a lake of fire. While the alley-surface texturing isn't stellar, the pins and models look sharp, which is what's really important. Furthermore, each shot is shown from several camera angles, which is a great effect that mimics the views used in televised bowling competitions.

You control the ball with several meters. The first meter sets your start position; the second selects your shot power; the third chooses the angle at which you throw; and the fourth sets the ball's spin. Having to deal with so many meters can make the game's learning curve a bit steep, and you'll need to experiment to find which shots work for which splits. This issue is compounded by the game's inclusion of only two difficulty levels. Most players will find rookie mode too easy and the pro AMF setting too challenging. Some online competition would have been a great addition here.

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