PBA Tour Bowling 2001

PBA Tour Bowling 2001 is a 2000 bowling sports-based video game developed and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game is licensed by the Professional Bowlers Association.

PBA Tour Bowling 2001
Developer(s)Bethesda Softworks
Publisher(s)Bethesda Softworks
Platform(s)Dreamcast,[1] Microsoft Windows
Release2000[1][2]
Mode(s)Single-player[1][3],multiplayer[1][3]

Gameplay

In single-player mode, players can test their skills against AI opponents whose skills are based on actual PBA pros.[4] The game's online multiplayer supports for up to 4 players, including dedicated server support with stat-keeping and a ladder ranking system will be included. Players can have games across platforms (PC vs. Dreamcast).[5] The multiplayer support was driven by GameSpy.[5]

Development

The game was announced in May 2000 for the Sega Dreamcast.[1][3]The PC version of the game went gold on November 11, 2000.[6]

Reception

IGN rated the game a 5.6 out of 10 stating"Granted, that's more than a certain predecessor can claim, but as the situation stands, it ain't a ballsy enough proposition to convince enthusiastic bowlers to part with their precious pesos" [7]

References
  1. "Bethesda Softworks Brings Bowling to the Sega Dreamcast". bethsoft.com. May 3, 2000. Archived from the original on April 10, 2001. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  2. Dunham, Jeremy (July 27, 2000). "PBA Tour Bowling 2001". IGN. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  3. Trueman, Doug (May 8, 2000). "Bethesda's Dreamcast Debut". GameSpot. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  4. Lane, Gus (October 2, 2000). "PBA Tour Bowling 2001 Preview". mpog.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2001. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  5. Falcon, Jonah (October 6, 2000). "PBA Bowling 2001". gamepen.ugo.com. p. 2. Archived from the original on July 21, 2001. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  6. "Bethesda Softworks November 2000 updates". bethsoft.com. November 11, 2000. Archived from the original on April 5, 2001. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  7. Steinberg, Scott (January 12, 2001). "PBA Tour Bowling 2001". IGN. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
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