Aliens vs. Pinball

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Aliens vs. Pinball is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Zen Studios and was released on April 26, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Aliens vs. Pinball" is a single-player Arcade game featuring high-quality graphics and three thrilling pinball tables. Join Ellen Ripley in the Aliens table, help Amanda Ripley in Alien: Isolation, and defeat Xenomorphs in Alien vs. Predator. Immerse in original sound effects and voiceovers from the ALIEN franchise, with leaderboards, score tracking, and social features included.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,581 reviews

graphics215 positive mentions

monetization172 negative mentions

The graphics and overall design of the tables are superb, capturing the essence of the Alien franchise.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with responsive controls and excellent pinball physics.
The sound effects and voice lines from the movies enhance the immersive experience.

The game frequently crashes, especially during loading screens, making it frustrating to play.
There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, often requiring players to watch long advertisements before each game.
The game requires an internet connection to play, even for those who have purchased the offline mode, which is misleading.

graphics
255 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their stunning quality, realism, and attention to detail. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals, smooth animations, and immersive sound effects that enhance the overall gaming experience, often comparing it favorably to real pinball machines. However, some users have reported issues with screen fitting and occasional glitches, which detract from the otherwise impressive graphical presentation.
- “The visuals and overall design of the tables are superb.”
- “The graphics are absolutely incredible!”
- “Amazing graphics and super smooth gameplay... nice game.”
- “Very disappointed with the game; the graphics don't fit the screen, and every time I get a higher score than I normally do, the game crashes.”
- “Installed on S10+, only half the screen is blank and half is detailed with small graphics.”
- “This game's graphics are bad.”
monetization
189 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism, with many users expressing frustration over persistent ads even after purchasing options to remove them. Players report that in-app purchases often fail to unlock promised features, leading to a sense of being misled. While some appreciate the ability to play for free with ads, the overwhelming frequency and length of these ads detract from the overall gaming experience, prompting many to consider uninstalling the game.
- “Glad I purchased the unlocked tables and no ads.”
- “Great pinball game, I paid the 5.50 to have all tables and no ads.”
- “Good game if you buy it, paid the few bucks and unlocked all the maps and no ads then it's well worth it.”
- “I paid for the full game and that was to include removing ads, which shows as selected, but yet I still get the pop-ups.”
- “I bought the pinball wizard pack to remove ads and unlock all of the tables, and the game acts as if I haven't purchased anything.”
- “The ads are overly annoying and the physics feel off.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, responsiveness, and immersive experience, with many users highlighting the impressive graphics and variety of tables available. However, some players have reported issues with mechanics, server errors, and forced zoom that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers fun and addictive elements, there are mixed feelings about certain gameplay aspects, such as grind mechanics and ad interruptions.
- “Gameplay is smooth and responsive.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are amazing.”
- “Atmospheric, great visuals, addictive gameplay - awesome!”
- “I never got to see the aliens table as I just couldn't get to grips with the terrible mechanics in the boring second 'Isolation' table enough to gain 2 million points with one ball to open my last egg.”
- “Forced zoom means I don't see the whole screen, from menus to gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is too fast and random.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is well-received, with players enjoying the themed missions and sound bites from the movies, particularly praising the graphics and overall design. However, many users express frustration with the clarity of mission descriptions and the difficulty of completing them, suggesting that additional instructions and a free play mode would enhance the experience. Despite these challenges, the engaging storylines and mini-games contribute to a fun atmosphere, though technical issues like server connectivity detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Great missions and sound bites directly from the film!”
- “Awesome graphics & storyline!!!!!!!!!!”
- “The tables are well designed with good missions.”
- “The alien isolation table would be my favorite, but I feel it's not as big as the other two and the hiding cabinet is almost impossible to hit twice when the alien spots you. Don't get me started on mission one; it's impossible to hit!”
- “Info for the missions appear in a small square at the top left of the screen, unable to read them while still trying to keep the ball in play.”
- “Love the aliens and AVP tables, though the isolation table leaves something to be desired in mission description clarity.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing during gameplay, particularly during cutscenes and when interacting with controls. Many players express frustration over glitches that disrupt their experience, especially during critical moments like hitting the flipper. While the game has potential and is praised for its graphics and gameplay, the stability issues prevent it from receiving higher ratings.
- “Game runs great and the tables are awesome.”
- “Would give 5 stars if the app didn't have the glitches and freezing.”
- “It seems during the opening and closing cutscenes, the game freezes and takes a while to register.”
- “Every time you try to hit the flipper when the ball is coming, it freezes, every time, and makes you miss the ball!”
- “The game still freezes way too much.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the overall experience. However, some users express a desire for more customization options, such as the ability to select different music tracks or a preference for harder rock genres. Additionally, there are mixed feelings about the presence of voiceovers, which some find distracting.
- “Those sounds, voices, and music make me feel happy and real.”
- “The voice acting, music, and sound effects make this game well worth playing and addictive.”
- “Just wish the music didn't have people talking over it and was maybe some harder rock and roll, or that you could select whatever music you want to play.”
- “I wish it had the proper alien music track; it's only a similar one which does the job, I guess.”
- “I looked at the sound and music in the background.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its thrilling and immersive qualities, with excellent details that evoke a cinematic experience. Players appreciate the combination of atmospheric sounds and great visuals, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “Play each table with the true thrilling atmosphere as well as excellent details, just like in the movies.”
- “Atmospheric, great visuals, addictive gameplay - awesome!”
- “Captures the atmosphere of a desolate world, but fails to immerse the player fully.”
- “Worth playing though, even just for the atmosphere and sounds.”
- “The atmosphere is intriguing at first, but quickly becomes repetitive and uninspired.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report mixed experiences with optimization, noting that while gameplay is generally smooth, the game struggles on modern large screens and has not been adequately optimized for newer devices despite a long wait. Some players are forced to use lower settings to achieve playable performance.
- “The reason for this: I am in optimized mode, not at the max screen setting, WQHD+ at max performance setting.”
- “Gameplay is flawless and the app runs smoothly.”
- “Unplayable on modern large screens. I've been waiting over two years for all of this developer's games to be optimized for newer devices, but there's been no progress. Should I just abandon hope?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly appreciating the comedic elements in the early levels, which they describe as funny and entertaining. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to their enjoyment of the game.
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “I love this game; it's so much fun, and I find the first levels to be really funny!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's free-to-play model, noting that the absence of purchase options enhances its replayability by allowing unrestricted access to content.