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On 12/14/07, Jim Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is a new downloadable ($10) game from PSN which implements SIXAXIS
> motion controls to simulate the motions of real bowling. Although this
> game
> will suffer many ignorant comparison to Wii Sports Bowling the games are
> really in two different (bowling) leagues.
>
> Where Wii Sports excels at being a "kiddy" game High Velocity Bowling
> takes
> a much more realistic tack and provides many more options for deeper play.
> You can even review the wax pattern on the boards if you wish.
>
> The game is both more complex than Wii Sports but also simpler in some
> ways.
> In short the method of play in Wii Sports is 1) postion your bowler left
> to
> right using buttons 2) hold the button and swing the controller, letting
> go
> of the button when you want to let go of the ball. The speed of the swing
> controls the speed of the ball while the "twist" of the controller
> controls
> the spin of the ball.
>
> In High Velocity Bowling there are three steps: 1) position your bowler
> left-to-right by tilting the controller 2) aim your ball left-to-right by
> tilting the controller 3) when your bowler starts their approach swing
> your
> arm, the force of your swing determines speed of the ball (which is
> released
> automatically). You can control spin with the trigger buttons on the
> controller.
>
> This does means that the controller is held in a novel way: you wrap your
> hand around the middle of the controller. Thumb is on the "X" button
> ("Down" button for lefties) while your pinky and index finger rest on the
> triggers. This configuration seems odd at first but is remarkably
> comfortable after a while. Very small hands will have problems however
> (my
> five-year-old daughter has trouble, but my nine-year-old son has none).
>
> Personally I find this scheme easier than the Wii (much easier for
> controlling spin), but not so much that makes any real odds. The controls
> are tight and well balanced without being "twitchy".
>
> There are some missed opportunities. For example you need to press a
> button
> to "Switch hands" (from right to left handed) when simply noticing whether
> you pressed "X" or "Down" to set your position would indicate that easily
> enough. Also the scheme for setting up multiple players seems more
> cumbersome than it needs to be and we've still not discovered how to use
> multiple controllers.
>
> In what's becoming a PS3 hallmark the game makes use of impressively
> realistic physics. The graphics, in general, have a light-hearted 1950's
> neon style that fits with the tone very well. Character animations, sound
> effects and music are adequate, but nothing special. Of note is the fact
> that you can (a first for the PS3) choose to play any music from your
> hard-drive (but frustratingly not from network media servers) instead.
>
> You start off with two, utterly average, bowlers and a couple of balls
> (different balls have better spin). You can earn other bowlers by beating
> them and several more are available for purchase from the store. Other
> challenges let you unlock new clothing and balls. The bowlers come with
> mini-biographies and a small collection of reaction phrases which serve to
> give them nicely distinct, but not remotely deep, personalities.
>
> There are a bunch of single player challenges ranging from beating other
> bowlers, to multi-game tournaments and even "trick" challenges recreating
> some of the crazier bowling tricks (ramps, chairs on the lanes, the
> "Flying
> Eagle", etc). It's easy to spend several hours engrossed in just getting
> the subtleties of the controls (learning to throw a reliable spin takes a
> while, just like in real life).
>
> Of course the real fun is playing with others and despite the clunky game
> set-up interface this is a blast. Nothing super special mind you - this
> is
> realistic, physics-based bowling played by bowling rules - but still a
> blast.
>
> We've been playing a game or two - my wife, son and I - each night for the
> past week after my daughter goes to bed. A game with three people takes
> about 15-20 minutes tops. My son, the current champion, is averaging
> about
> 150-170 a game.
>
> The game does everything it sets out to do well although not always as
> well
> as it might. But none of the problems really affect gameplay and while
> you're playing it's truly fun to play. Considering the depth of the
> subject
> matter (this IS bowling after all) and the cost there's a surprisingly
> amount of depth here as well. In the bargain it demonstrates a novel (and
> I
> hope soon to be mimicked) use of the SIXAXIS.
>
> Especially considering the cost this is really a no-brainer
> purchase. It's
> a good way to spend a dull afternoon and a great party game.
>
> Jim Davis
>
>
>
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