Bowman

For those who appreciate uncomplicated competitive browser games, Bowman is essential. This defining game of archery combines skill, precision, and a bit of physics into a rapid shootout, and a single miss can be game over. Casual gamers will find Bowman a convenient source of entertainment be it single-player against the computer or local multiplayer against a friend.

How to Play Bowman

In Bowman, the goal is straightforward—defeat your opponent by landing killing shots using your bow and arrows. However, precision is vital. Each shot requires you to compute the trajectory and power to arrive at and hit your target with impact. A minute change in angle or power can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

There are unlimited arrows, so you can concentrate on perfecting your aim. However, this staring contest does not last long—there is an opponent doing the same, and the game is to hit two hearts.

Settings

Winning the round typically requires two heart hits, and Bowman also lets you adjust the difficulty to your liking. It takes two shots to the heart to eliminate your opponent. If you want to make the game last longer, you can adjust the strength of the characters to be weaker, or end the game with one well-placed shot.

Additional options enable you to adjust the difficulty level, giving you a lighter or competitive game as needed.

Game Modes

Bowman offers a number of modes to keep things mixed up. Single-player mode can be played against the computer to practice your aiming or you can play locally against a friend in multiplayer. For perfectionists who wish to practice their technique, the practice mode lets you take as many shots as you'd like at a target until you've got it down pat.

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