Pinball FX
- May 20, 2022
- Zen Studios
The ball is still in play in Pinball FX, and we hope it doesn’t wind up in the drain early. While fun, it’s a clear step back from FX3 visually on the Switch, and in terms of content. New players should still have a blast, but for existing fans, Zen Studios has let us down.
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Get on Epic Games StorePinball FX is a free-to-play game offering a variety of pinball tables, including exclusives, classics, and those based on popular franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. Players can hone their skills on three free tables, unlock collectibles for a customizable 3D playroom, and access new tables regularly. The game provides accurate re-creations of physical pinball machines and Zen Studios' original creations for an enhanced digital pinball experience.
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Reviews
- graphics26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
- music16 mentions
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- optimization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
- ads6 mentions
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- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
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- stability4 mentions
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- atmosphere2 mentions
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Critic Reviews
Pinball FX (Nintendo Switch)
The ball is still in play in Pinball FX, and we hope it doesn’t wind up in the drain early. While fun, it’s a clear step back from FX3 visually on the Switch, and in terms of content. New players should still have a blast, but for existing fans, Zen Studios has let us down.
60%Pinball FX Review - The Tables Have Turned
Zen Studios clearly know what they are doing when it comes to Pinball, and this collection available to purchase via the new free to download Pinball FX hub is evidence enough. The tables now look and play faultlessly and have been rebuilt from the ground up for the current generation of consoles. The downside is that any previously purchased tables must be paid for again and amongst the vast array of superb tables available, there are some unremarkable and dull ones. However, as demonstrated by the one free table created by the developers shows, the original creations deserve to be played and the addiction factor is such that many an enjoyable hour can be whiled away in the company of Pinball FX.
85%Pinball FX Review
The slight input lag and dark visuals are disappointing, but Pinball FX has so much content that pinball fans will struggle not to find the fun here. The biggest problem with this package is its messy monetisation: the developer can’t decide whether to lean on its subscription-style Pinball Pass or traditional DLC, and its hybrid approach is neither here nor there really. When you consider that no previously purchased content carries across, it’s hard to recommend reinvesting so heavily here – especially when, even with all the bells and whistles, the core nuts-and-bolts of playing many of these tables remains the same as in past games.
60%
