AMBL: Alien Monster Bowling League isn't afraid to take some risks, and that's a good thing. A very arcade-like approach to bowling is always welcome when you feel like regular bowling just isn't cutting it anymore, and the special moves make it feel like it was on the right track. Unfortunately, everything from the mini-games to the graphics to the bowling itself felt disconnected, and that was enough to make AMBL feel like it wasn't properly planned out. Your best bet would be to stick with either Wii Sports or Wii Sports Resort for your bowling needs and leave this one on the shelf.
Gamervision writes:
"Last week was pretty awesome for new games, wasn't it? Most of us probably still haven't finished all the games we just bought. Too bad, because with the holiday season in full swing, that means no time to catch your breath. This week's big draw is Borderlands, although FIFA is shaping up to be excellent for sports fans. Oh, you know what else happens this time of year? Mountains of shovelware. Come on, four Charm Girls Club and Littlest Pet Shop games for each franchise? How is that at all necessary?"
GameSpot writes: "Chances are that if you're bowling on the Nintendo Wii, you're most likely still playing the bowling game bundled in Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. It's straightforward and to the point, but if you're looking for something more unusual to spice up your bowling life, then Alien Monster Bowling League might have something that suits your fancy. It's the first bowling game that lets you play simultaneously with a partner, which is a nice change because bowling games often feel like they take forever because you spend most of your time waiting. We had a chance to check out the game briefly when publisher Destineer came by our office. We started off with a traditional bowling lane, except we were playing as a couple of hulking creatures that would turn their heads and sneer at us when we took too long. After our first game, we switched to a lane that was an intriguing combination of skeeball and bowling".
