PBA Tour Bowling 2

PBA Tour Bowling 2 (also known as PBA Bowling 2)^[2][3] is a bowling video game from Bethesda Softworks. It is the official bowling game of the Professional Bowlers Association.^[4] The game is a sequel to PBA Bowling.

PBA Tour Bowling 2
Developer	Bethesda Softworks
Publisher	Bethesda Softworks
Platform	Windows
Release	February 2000[1]

Gameplay

Players can compete against other computer players as well as change the weight, color, and texture of the ball.^[1][5]

The game offers customization options for bowlers, allowing players to change hairstyles and clothing.^[6] Gameplay consists of simple mouse clicks to control the bowler’s movement, shot strength, precision, and spin.^[6]

The game does feature AI opponents and multiplayer local matches on the same computer.^[7]

Development

The game was in development as early as December 1997 and was scheduled to release in 1998.^[2] A Dreamcast version was scheduled to release in 2001,^[8][9] but was never released.

Reception

Reception

Review scores

Publication	Score
All Game Guide	2/5[10]
Hacker	9%[6]
IGN	4.5/10[7]

Scott Steinberg from IGN 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".^[7]