Malzbie's Pinball Collection

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Malzbie's Pinball Collection is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Malzbie Games and was released on October 27, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Malzbie’s Pinball Collection presents pinball tables in the style of the 1990s. Completely physically calculated gaming features, realistic graphics, stunning sounds and the animated dot matrix display give the feeling of the good old days back to you!

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Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

Malzbie's Pinball Collection offers a unique charm with its quirky art style and engaging table designs, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 90s pinball games.
The game features solid physics and enjoyable gameplay, making it accessible for beginners while still offering depth for more experienced players to chase high scores.
The developer is committed to ongoing support and improvements, with affordable DLC tables that allow players to expand their collection without breaking the bank.

The game suffers from significant input lag, particularly with flipper responsiveness, which can hinder gameplay and frustrate players.
Many reviews criticize the game's graphics and overall presentation, describing them as sub-par and outdated compared to other pinball titles on the market.
The monetization model, which requires players to purchase additional tables as DLC, has been viewed as misleading, with some players feeling that the base game is more of a demo than a complete product.

graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them charmingly retro and reminiscent of 90s indie games, while others criticize the optimization and performance issues, including lag and lack of graphical settings. The artwork on the tables is praised for its beauty and color, but many users note that the overall graphical quality is sub-par compared to more polished titles. Players with better hardware report smoother performance, suggesting that graphics settings can significantly impact gameplay experience.
- “The tables' artwork is beautifully done, and the coloring is really nice too.”
- “Despite running in an entirely 3D engine, the graphics somehow manage to look like the pre-rendered stuff you'd find in late 90s indie games; in fact, the whole package feels that way—it's quite charming.”
- “Completely physically calculated gaming features, realistic graphics, stunning sounds, and the animated dot matrix display give the feeling of the good old days back to you!”
- “The graphics are sub-par, and worse, the optimization is a train wreck.”
- “I'm genuinely not sure how much of the graphic design is ironically bad and how much of it is just bad.”
- “Despite running in an entirely 3D engine, the graphics somehow manage to look like the pre-rendered stuff you'd find in late 90s indie games; in fact, the whole package feels that way, it's quite charming.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay in Malzbie's pinball is praised for its solid mechanics, engaging design, and realistic ball physics, making it an enjoyable experience for players. The developer's active involvement in community feedback and regular content updates further enhance the gameplay experience. With a variety of tables available, the game successfully captures the essence of traditional pinball while maintaining a clean and accessible interface.
- “In Malzbie, the gameplay counts, featuring a design that captivates you and an environment that encourages you to keep playing.”
- “If you have any interest in trying out a free pinball game with good ball physics and a simple design that doesn't feel cluttered or taxing on the eyes, give Malzbie's pinball a try.”
- “The gameplay is solid, and the developer is actively releasing new content.”
- “While the issue I have with the menus is minor and not interfering during normal gameplay or when launching using command line options, it's great to see an author of a game be so in touch with his community and be open for requests and changes to improve the game.”
- “Malzbie's pinball collection contains several tables, one for free and the others available as timed trials unless bought as (cheap!) DLC, all of which are designed for the game but look and act like real mechanical tables.”
- “It didn't interfere with normal gameplay and I did not experience any noticeable flipper lag at all.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of this game has been criticized for being misleading, as it presents itself as a full game while actually functioning as an advertisement or demo that requires additional payment for content unlocks. Reviewers express frustration over the practice of publishing such demos as separate titles, arguing it detracts from genuine games and misleads consumers. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative and detrimental to the gaming community.
- “It's an advertisement/demo, and you have to pay more money through DLC to actually unlock the game.”
- “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to shell out a whopping $9 USD to unlock content needed for the full game, and I don't recommend you do that either.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere and engagement, with a fun soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While some users find the sound effects and music to be of high quality, there are contrasting opinions regarding the overall sound design, with a few describing it as terrible. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point that adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- “Here we are in the opposite case, leave the music on, because it perfectly sets the mood for each table you are playing on.”
- “The music and sound effects are mostly really good too, which is awesome, and the tables are simple yet exciting.”
- “It's also got a really fun soundtrack and the tables speak to you in a way that keeps you engaged.”
- “It happens many times that gamers turn off the background music included in games because it is exhausting, unnecessary, and does not suit the game.”
- “- Music and sound are terrible.”
- “Every sound, the music, the graphics, the placement of each item on the tables, the chosen colors.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while recent updates have improved performance significantly, some users still experience lag and lower frame rates compared to other pinball games, even on medium settings. Overall, the visuals are considered less polished than competitors, impacting the overall experience.
- “In my previous review, I noted performance issues: props to the dev, these have since been corrected, and the game should run very well on any gaming-spec system now :)”
- “This isn't as neatly optimized or pretty as Zaccaria or FX3, but the tables are well designed and fun to play.”
- “But poor optimization is not the biggest problem with the code.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a labyrinthine setting with a time-related plot and elements of horror, such as ghouls, providing a unique backdrop for gameplay. While the narrative may not be the primary focus, it adds an intriguing layer to the experience.
- “The story is confusing and lacks coherence.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “There are too many plot holes that detract from the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly for advanced players, as it may require significant time investment. However, some appreciate the overall concept and aesthetic, which can help mitigate the repetitiveness of grinding.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “That idea got a bit tedious.”
- “For me, the simplest of the three tables might become tedious for advanced players.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find the diverse themes and engaging gameplay enhance replay value, others feel that the lack of depth limits it unless pursuing achievements.
- “There are so many nice ideas implemented, starting from the themes, like playground or the garden, and the playability and replayability is superb.”
- “The tables are fairly easy to pick up and play, but their design and gameplay don't really leave a lot of replay value unless you're going for the achievements.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to return, making the replayability quite low.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied content means I don't feel motivated to play again.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it performs well on Linux with Steam Play, users report issues with freezing in fullscreen mode, necessitating a switch to windowed mode for smoother gameplay.
- “It runs great under Linux (Steam Play).”
- “Looks great, but sadly freezes up my computer in fullscreen; it will only behave in the windowed version (borderless gaming ftw).”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”

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Malzbie's Pinball Collection is a casual sport game.

Malzbie's Pinball Collection is available on PC and Windows.

Malzbie's Pinball Collection was released on October 27, 2017.

Malzbie's Pinball Collection was developed by Malzbie Games.

Malzbie's Pinball Collection has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Malzbie's Pinball Collection is a single player game.

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