Hot Pinball Thrills

About

Hot Pinball Thrills is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Fancy Bytes, Reactor and was released on June 26, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

These 3 HOT pinball tables are the ultimate joy for fans of action packed arcade rounds. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology you’ll experience a premium physics simulation. Amazingly detailed, right down to realistic reflections, this game delivers the most intense pinball experience.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a casual and relaxing pinball experience, making it suitable for casual and semi-casual gamers.
Each table features unique themes and gimmicks, providing some variety in gameplay.
The game runs smoothly on older hardware and includes user-friendly options for graphics and camera angles.

The graphics and textures are outdated and low quality, making the game visually unappealing on modern displays.
The pinball physics are poorly implemented, leading to unrealistic ball behavior and frustrating gameplay.
The sound effects are repetitive and lack variety, contributing to an overall lackluster experience.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game have been described as average and substandard, failing to meet expectations for a title released in 2015. While there are user-friendly options and decent performance on older systems, the visuals lack detail and creativity, with uninspired table designs and minimal lighting effects. Overall, the graphical presentation is considered unremarkable and not appealing to a mature audience.
- “You can turn off the vertical sync for a much better playing experience, and even on my old rig it ran just fine with the prettiest graphics.”
- “The game has a user-friendly UI and plenty of user-defined graphic options that the average Steam PC user has come to expect and will appreciate their inclusion here.”
- “I will be writing separate reviews for the other two sets in the series, but they will not be very different from this one as they use the same basic targets, the same ramps, the same bumpers, etc. The main difference is the artwork and slight changes to the look of the tables.”
- “Putting the substandard visuals aside, the gameplay is equally poor... the pinball physics are just off.”
- “The graphics were around what I expected, very average.”
- “There are no or little in the way of lighting effects around the targets; the graphics are not what you'd expect from a game created in 2015.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor pinball physics, detracting from the overall experience, despite the game running smoothly without crashes. While the visuals are substandard, the reviewer expresses a long-standing love for pinball games, indicating a desire for better execution in this title.
- “I've loved pinball, both the real mechanical ones and computer simulations for as long as I can remember.”
- “Putting the substandard visuals aside, the gameplay is equally poor... the pinball physics are just off.”
- “The game didn't crash on me, but the gameplay is lacking and feels unpolished.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and featuring degrading lyrics, with references that detract from the overall experience. Reviewers noted a lack of creativity, as the soundtrack feels limited and reminiscent of low-quality sources, contributing to an unremarkable atmosphere that fails to engage players.
- “At the entrance of the game, the music is rather repetitive and honestly degrading to women as a whole, with 'giggles' and 'kiss me baby' references throughout the song.”
- “The soundtrack is limited to a single, low-quality playboy channel soundalike, while the table graphics revolve around imagery that no one over the age of 15 will really be enticed by.”
- “Moulin Rouge - likewise a very poorly designed table and gameplay, has the same music as the other machines, showing a lack of creativity.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the monetization model, citing a restrictive limit on gameplay (3 to 5 balls) and frequent ads that interrupt the experience every 1-2 minutes, hindering their ability to enjoy the game fully.
- “The 3 or 5 ball limitation, combined with ads interrupting the game every 1-2 minutes, makes it difficult for players to enjoy the experience.”
- “The constant ads and restrictions on gameplay really ruin the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, with frequent interruptions that take away from the fun.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with users stating that it fails to deliver even as a joke game, indicating a significant lack of comedic value.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the slower speed of the game enhances its replayability, making it more enjoyable and accessible for casual and semi-casual gamers. This design choice encourages players to return for multiple sessions.
- “The slower speed makes the tables much more playable and fun for casual and semi-casual gamers.”