As you might expect, the older machines are a little more simple and straightforward than the later models, but that doesn't make them any less entertaining to play.
Of course, all this wouldn't be worth a damn if the pintables themselves weren't enjoyable to play, but fortunately Stern Pinball Arcade's selection of games is very nicely curated. Combine that with the ultra-realistic ball physics, and you have a game that I think presents the best pinball simulation yet seen. This helps give each table plenty of depth and replay value, ensuring they deliver a good level of challenge, while literally giving the player plenty to aim at.Īll tables are very faithfully recreated: Artwork and backboards have been meticulously scanned, the fully-functioning, dynamically-lit playfields feature authentic mechanicals and accessories, and each game emulates its original ROM code, ensuring that it plays exactly the same way as the real McCoy. These LCD screens are mostly used to articulate bonuses and targets to the player, but some feature display skill shots and even unique mini-games that add a layer of sophistication to the gameplay. Each one, apart from Data East's 1990 Phantom of the Opera, is a solid-state machine that features a dot-matrix display on its backboard. However, the more I've played them, the more I've enjoyed what they have to offer. The first pack features four machines: Ripley's Believe it or Not!, Star Trek: Vengeance Premium, Starship Troopers, and AC/DC, while the second pack sports five tables: Harley Davidson: Third Edition, High Roller Casino, Mustang: Premium Boss, Last Action Hero, and Phantom of the Opera.īeing a bit of a historical pinball fan, I was initially disappointed that this launch list of tables is all drawn from the (relatively) modern era. As I've already said, all of the game's tables are available to buy separately, but they offer the best value when bought as a pair of bundles. While the authenticity of the ball emulation is the most important aspect of this simulation, running it a close second is its choice of pinball tables – and to that end Stern Pinball Arcade is nicely appointed. So much so, that almost as soon as you start playing, you forget that it's a simulation, and treat the game as you would a real pintable. Whether you're artfully trapping the ball with a flipper so that you can line up a carefully-considered shot, or are trying to juggle through a fast-moving multiball session, this simulation feels completely authentic. Having poured a lot of time into playing pinball tables over the years, I must say that I'm really impressed. The ball's physics is absolutely spot-on it cannons off bumpers, ricochets off targets, and tracks to the table's elevation in a remarkably realistic fashion. What's immediately apparent the moment you start playing Mary Shelly's Frankenstein is just how well Stern Pinball Arcade captures the feel of pinball. Stern owns the rights to pinball machines produced by Sega and Data East, several of which are included in this collection. Like Pinball Arcade, the basic game can be downloaded for free, and features one unlimited play demo table – Sega's 1995 Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. Stern Pinball Arcade is basically a spin-off from this, and features a collection of relatively modern pintables from the eponymous manufacturer that can either be bought separately, or as two bundles that contain four and five machines respectively. The company currently publishes Pinball Arcade across a broad range of platforms a free-to-download program that enables you to individually buy premium licensed tables from the likes of Williams, Bally, and Gottlieb.
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Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.ĭeveloper FarSight Studios has been creating digital replicas of real-life pinball tables for well over a decade, originally kicking off with Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection on PS2 in 2004, and then producing Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection on PS3 in 2008. This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247.
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