Hot Pinball Thrills
- June 25, 2015
- Fancy Bytes, Reactor
Get on SteamThese 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and easy pinball experience, making it suitable for casual and semi-casual players.
- It features a nice variety of themes across the three tables, which can be enjoyable for those looking for a light-hearted gaming experience.
- The game runs smoothly on various systems and includes user-friendly controls and camera options.
- The graphics and physics are outdated and poorly executed, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- Many players find the tables lack depth and creativity, with repetitive sound effects and minimal engaging features.
- Overall, the game is considered low quality compared to other pinball titles available, making it hard to recommend.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them average and lacking in detail, particularly for a title released in 2015. While the pinball visuals are described as fluid and realistic, there are criticisms regarding the absence of lighting effects and the overall unremarkable aesthetic. However, the inclusion of user-defined graphic options is appreciated, allowing for a more tailored experience.
“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.”
“Controls are easy and gameplay is fun; graphically, the game is very nice with the pinball looking quite fluid and realistic.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive and lacking creativity, with many reviewers finding it annoying and degrading, particularly due to its suggestive lyrics. The soundtrack is described as limited and reminiscent of low-quality channels, contributing to an overall unremarkable gaming experience. Additionally, the music's integration with the game's visuals and mechanics has been deemed unsatisfactory, further detracting from the enjoyment.
“The voice acting and music are annoying rather than entertaining.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the pinball physics as inaccurate and the overall experience as poor, while others appreciate the easy controls and fun mechanics, noting that the game runs smoothly and features visually appealing graphics.
“Controls are easy and gameplay is fun; graphically, the game is very nice, with the pinball looking quite fluid and realistic.”
“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 leaves much to be desired.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely criticized, with many users stating that it fails to deliver even as a joke game, lacking any genuine comedic value.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the monetization model, citing limitations on gameplay due to a restricted number of attempts (3 or 5 balls) and frequent ads interrupting the experience every 1-2 minutes, which hinders overall enjoyment.
“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 limited gameplay time really ruin the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, with frequent interruptions that take away from the fun.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
