Gutterball 3D 1.0

• License:

  Free to try; $19.95 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  5.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.0 stars (out of 9 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  50,449

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  60-minute gameplay

• Date Added:

  June 29, 2004

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Publisher's description of Gutterball 3D

From Skunk Studios:

This realistic, fast-paced, 3D bowling game is controlled by the flick of a mouse. Enjoy amazing pin physics on three unique alleys, four hilarious commentators, and more than a dozen customizable bowling balls. You can even customize your own 3D bowling ball with an image from your hard drive.

CNET Editor's Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual download (7.6MB).

Editor's review of Gutterball 3D

• 5.0 stars

• "Gutterball 3D"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Gutterball 3D 1.0

This highly customizable, feature-packed bowling game impressed us so much that the relatively short 60-minute trial period flew right by. The excellent, professional-looking graphics are complimented by an eclectic soundtrack that runs the gamut from R&B to funk. Gutterball 3D does a good job of simulating a real bowling environment, giving you a first-person view of the lane just as if you were in an alley. You can switch among more than a dozen differently styled balls, and you can even alter the weight, speed, and spin of each one. The game lets you play on multiple alleys, from standard-looking lanes to wild psychedelic ones. You'll also find the ability to change commentator voices or disable them entirely if their heckling proves too much of a distraction. Even though you can use your mouse to direct the ball once it's en route, it's still not as easy as you might think to get a strike or a spare, which increases the game's addictiveness. Whether you're an avid bowler or not, chances are you'll really enjoy this title.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.2 stars out of 9 votes
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• 4 stars

  Version: Gutterball 3D 1.0

  "Fun game..."

  by SJMarks on October 11, 2007

  Pros: Entertaining if you keep in in spurts. I couldn't play for hours on end but I do enjoy this game very very much.

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• 5 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Gutterball 3D 1.0

  "Well designed game and imaginative"

  by PAL on October 10, 2004

  Summary: First, it should be noted that Gutterball has three different types of bowling alleys. Cosmic Lanes and Wacky Alley are primarily for younger children and have far out colors and lanes. The pins practically fly away on Cosmic Lanes and are easy to k... read more >>

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• 5 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Gutterball 3D 1.0

  "Fun for about an hour"

  on July 7, 2004

  Summary: This game will give you fun for a while. Cool highscores table.
  
  ***Addiction warning for perfectionist***

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• 5 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Gutterball 3D 1.0

  "Nice game"

  by jkhemani on July 2, 2004

  Summary: Really loved the way the designers have played around with the colors to make it look more than your average bowling game. Though the controls are easy to use, a little bit of practice can make one get easy strikes, making the game a little boring.

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• 1 stars

  Version: Gutterball 3D 1.0

  "Fun for about 10 minutes."

  on July 10, 2004

  Summary: I really was not impressed by this game. First of all, I have never really understood why I need to download a program that downloads the ultimate file. If it's to eliminate others from linking directly to their file, then maybe they should pay c... read more >>

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