Strike

Strike is a video game in the sports genre developed by Binary Design, Ltd. and published by Mastertronic Ltd. originally released in 1987. It is currently playable on DOS, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64.

Strike is a game that allows you to play 10-pin bowling against a friend or a computer player (skill level 1-4). The game follows the rules of bowling where you have to knock down 10 pins at the end of the lane with two shots unless you get a Strike on the first throw. It is played over 10 rounds and the winner is the player with the highest score. The game has an isometric view showing the player at the beginning of the lane.

To throw the ball you first have to position your bowler by moving his feet to the left or right. When you are satisfied with your position, press and hold the fire button. You release the fire button at the right time as you approach the line. If you release too soon, you drop the ball, and if you hold it too long, you throw the ball into the air to land on your foot. If you release correctly, you will see the ball move down the track and out of the screen. A box in the upper left corner shows the positions of the pins and the ball that hits them. At the bottom right is your scorecard. Once you have made your two shots, the computer or a friend shoots. A joystick or keyboard is used to control your bowler.

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