''PBA Tour Bowling 2 ''(also known as PBA Bowling 2)
is a bowling video game from Bethesda Softworks. The game is a sequel to
PBA Bowling
''PBA Bowling'' is a 1995 bowling sports-based video game from Bethesda Softworks. It is the official bowling game of the Professional Bowlers Association. A sequel, '' PBA Tour Bowling 2'', was released in 2000.
Gameplay
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Gameplay
Players can compete against other computer players as well as change the weight, color, and texture of the ball.
The game offers customization options for bowlers, allowing players to change hairstyles and clothing.
Gameplay consists of simple mouse clicks to control the bowler’s movement, shot strength, precision, and spin.
The game does feature AI opponents and multiplayer local matches on the same computer.
Development
The game was in development as early as December 1997 and was scheduled to release in 1998.
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Dreamcast
The is the final home video game console manufactured by Sega. It was released in Japan on November 27, 1998, in North America on September 9, 1999 and in Europe on October 14, 1999. It was the first sixth-generation video game console, prec ...
version was scheduled to release in April 2001,
but was never released.
Reception
Scott Steinberg from
IGN
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gave the game a score of 4.5 out of 10 stating "For the "sequel to the best-selling bowling game of all time," PBA Bowling 2 certainly leaves a lot to be desired. It covers all of the bases required for classification as a bowling simulation, but fails to go above and beyond the call of duty in any regard"
References
External links
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*{{moby game, id=/3235
2000 video games
Bethesda Softworks games
Bowling video games
Professional Bowlers Association
Video game sequels
Video games developed in the United States
Windows games
Windows-only games
Cancelled Dreamcast games