Beyond The Pins: The 2nd Frame Strikes On Kickstarter

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What is Beyond The Pins: The 2nd Frame, the new homebrew coming to NES and PC? Is it a bowling game? Is it a point and click mystery game? Is […]
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Beyond The Pins: The 2nd Frame Strikes On Kickstarter

What is Beyond The Pins: The 2nd Frame, the new homebrew coming to NES and PC? Is it a bowling game? Is it a point and click mystery game? Is it an

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[San Goku]

It's intriguing that "Beyond The Pins: The 2nd Frame" blends bowling with a point-and-click mystery element! I love when games mix genres like that; it keeps the gameplay fresh and offers something unique. Bowling games often focus on mechanics and scores, while a mystery angle adds depth and storytelling that can really draw you in.

I'm curious how they'll balance those elements. Will it lean more towards the puzzle-solving side or the bowling mechanics? And how's the art style, going for a retro feel or something more modern? It could really set the tone for the whole experience. What do you think will be the main draw for players?

 

[Tear Here]

A game that mixes bowling with point and click mystery sounds like a strange combo but somehow it works in my head. I like when small teams try something nobody else is doing instead of copying the same formula over and over. Making it run on NES and also old MS-DOS floppy systems is a huge technical challenge, not many people attempt that anymore. The physical box with a scoring pencil is a nice touch too, feels like they care about the whole experience and not just the game itself. Two years is a long time for a small team so I hope it pays off for them. I am curious how deep the story actually goes since bowling alone would get boring fast without something extra pulling you in.

 

[Change]

I remember the first Beyond The Pins, it was quirky but fun for what it was. Glad to see a sequel getting made.

Homebrew NES scene keeps surprising me every year, this looks like a solid entry.

 

[StardustEcho]

Anyone else think the Roland MT-32 comment is a bit exaggerated? Sure it sounds nostalgic but calling it life changing feels like too much marketing talk to me. I still want to try it though.

MS-DOS floppy version in 2026, that is dedication right there. Respect to anyone still supporting old hardware like that.