In each game, the computer maps out the lane's oil pattern, giving you a better idea of how your ball will slide. This is definitely a relief for gamers that bowl in Wii Sports. Instead of just being able to adjust your bowler to one spot and swing your arm exactly the same way every time to get continuous strikes, your throw must work with the oil pattern. This gives a much better sense of accomplishment.

While career mode brings it, quick play (multiplayer mode) doesn't hit the mark. There's no character customization, not even to change your character's name. The only thing that is customizable is whether your bowler is a lefty or a righty. Want to bring your career mode character with you? Sorry, no can do. With up to four players, six males and three females to choose from, as well as 11 different environments in which to bowl, the variety is there, but the sense of accomplishment when you make an amazing shot isn't.

Furthermore, where are the instant replays? We want to replay the shot while standing over the competition, laughing triumphantly.

Brunswick Pro Bowling is an entertaining game for bowling enthusiasts, but for all of its fancy new controls and gratifying shots, the lack of attention paid to the multiplayer mode really makes it fall flat. At best it's a rental for one to conquer and move on.