One of the best experiences on the Nintendo Wii was undoubtedly having the family gathered around for a quick game of bowling in Wii Sports. While there is a Switch Sports game on the way, those who want that bowling now will have to turn to other Switch games. Luckily, there is no shortage of Nintendo Switch games with bowling. Some of these games are fun for the whole family, while others opt for a more complicated (but fun) experience. Whatever type of bowling game you are after, we reckon at least one of these will catch your attention. Here are the best bowling Nintendo Switch games.
Best Nintendo Switch Games With Bowling
Strike! Ten Pin Bowling
Strike! Ten Pin Bowling is a game that has been ported over from mobile devices. It was one of the best-selling bowling games on the App Store and Google Play. Not surprising, really, this game is fun.
Since the game was originally designed for touchscreens, it works fantastically well if you want a bowling game that you can play when your Switch is in handheld mode.
Don’t worry, though. It also works well when hooked up to your TV. Up to 4 players can enjoy a full game of ten-pin bowling. You also have a whole host of mini-games that you can dive into if you are looking for something even more exciting.
There are even achievements to unlock in the game, so if you are a fan of unlockables, then Strike! Ten Pin Bowling has got you covered.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
As the name suggests, you have 51 different games available to you. Most of them are board games, but you also have some even more awesome stuff, like bowling, that you can enjoy.
The great thing about Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics is that it does its hardest to replicate the feel of Wii Sports. Many of the games featured in this compilation are just more refined versions of Wii Sports games, including bowling.
If you loved Wii Sports bowling, then you’ll also love the version that you find in this selection. It is incredibly polished and will give you lots of multiplayer fun. This version of bowling feels much more realistic than the Wii Sports version too. The ball behaves how you expect it to behave.
You can spend an age working on perfecting your shot. Although, don’t worry. This is a game published by Nintendo. It is a complex game but still easily accessible for new players.
PBA Pro Bowling
If you are serious about your bowling, then you need to pick up PBA Pro Bowling. This is the only bowling game that has been officially licensed by the PBA. You can even play as one of your favorite pro bowlers.
Because PBA Pro Bowling is designed around professional bowling, it isn’t as easy to jump into as some of the more casual games on this list. However, a lot of people like that. They love games that feel a bit more challenging and challenging this game is.
The environments are wonderfully detailed, and there is full voice commentary (from pro bowling commentators) to pull you into the action.
PBA Pro Bowling supports up to 4 players on the same Nintendo Switch console. If you want an even bigger challenge, then you can take the game online. Here, you can compete with some of the best gamers in the world.
Instant Sports Summer Games
We are back to the more casual bowling games with this one. Instant Sports Summer Games feels very similar to Wii Bowling. It even features Mii-style characters, just for that extra nostalgia kick.
Bowling is just one of the many sports featured in this game, but it is clear that a ton of effort has been poured into it.
The ball feels great when you throw it down the alley. The graphics are great. The sound effects are great. It feels like a proper casual bowling experience. One of the great things about bowling in Instant Sports Summer Games is the fact that it can support up to 8 players. You can make a real party of it!
Go Vacation
In the mood for bowling, but not quite bowling? Then you need to check out Go Vacation. Over 50 different mini-games are packed into this bumper collection. One of which is very similar to bowling.
In Go Vacation’s version of bowling, you can hop inside of a snow tube and ride it down a slope. At the bottom, you will smack into bowling pins. The aim is the same as standard bowling – knock down as many of them as you can.
Go Vacation is very casual and perfect for those that want their bowling sessions to last no more than a few minutes. Perfect for getting a ton of people playing the game quickly!
Wii Sports Bowling on the Nintendo Switch? PART 2
Skee-Ball
Skee-Ball is officially licensed Skee-Ball arcade game. Skee-Ball is fun and action packed alley bowling game which you can now take with you wherever you go. The game captures all the fun of the original arcade game, features a host of new game variants.
Cricket 19
A truly global cricket simulation from Big Ant Studios, the leading name in authentic, realistic cricket action, Cricket 19 allows you to take control of your team, from club through national level, and lead them to T20, ODI, or Test Match glory.
ACA NEOGEO LEAGUE BOWLING (2018)
You are able to select your dominant arm and ball weight, using precise controls to play just like real bowling! Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games. *This title is based off the MVS (NEOGEO for arcades) version.
Rock Of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder (2017)
Fishing Planet is a FREE to play unique and highly realistic online first-person multiplayer fishing simulator developed for anglers to bring you the full thrill of actual fishing! Choose your lures, make your trophy catches and sharpen your real angling skills anywhere, anytime with your friends!
PBA Pro Bowling 2021 for Nintendo Switch – Nintendo.
Similar to how Wii Sports took advantage of the Wii remote’s motion-tracking technology to follow your tennis swing or when you threw a bowling ball, Nintendo Switch Sports will use the Switch’s detachable Joy-Con controllers to track your movement for playing the game. Nintendo Switch Sports launches April 29th.
Nintendo Switch Sports Brings Back Motion-Controlled Tennis, Bowling and More in April.
Although the Switch controllers are not motion sensitive exactly like the Nintendo Wii, they do have sensors built into them that detect motion. These motion sensors let the console know how the controllers are oriented and how they are moving.
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