- December 6, 2016
- Zen Studios
Pinball FX - Bethesda Pinball
The tables of Bethesda Pinball have great presentation, but the majority of the action is spent doing things that don't feel arcadey. The lack of focus on gameplay makes the tables feel too gimmicky to be playable for more than a few sessions.
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Stay alive in the stunning yet hostile environments in three fantastic pinball tables inspired by the most iconic Bethesda franchises. - Explore the secrets of the Wasteland in a world decimated by nuclear war, join Factions, raid Vaults and collect Bobbleheads on the Fallout® Pinball table. - Fight your way through the UAC research facility, taking on hordes of demons to earn the Demon Slayer nam…





- The tables are creatively designed and capture the look and feel of their respective games exceptionally well.
- Gameplay is fun and challenging, with a variety of missions that add depth and replayability.
- Great presentation and sound design enhance the overall pinball experience.
- Some mission mechanics can be complicated and overwhelming, making it difficult for players to follow.
- The gameplay can feel less arcadey and more gimmicky, which may limit long-term engagement.
- Certain tables, like Skyrim, may feel cramped or too RPG-heavy for some players.
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is characterized by a mix of fun and challenging missions, enhanced by unique table designs and mechanics that immerse players in the game worlds. While many appreciate the solid gameplay and engaging presentation, some find certain mechanics overwhelming and feel that the tables can become gimmicky, limiting long-term playability. Overall, the integration of original gameplay systems with traditional pinball elements offers a refreshing experience, though it may not appeal to everyone.
“Amazing table designs and features, fun, challenging gameplay and missions. The variety in tables is refreshing and feels like you're stepping into each game's world.”
“Bundling together three tables based on three great games, all complete with great soundtracks and visuals properly licensed from their creators, the Bethesda Pinball Pack is perhaps the best licensed package available in Pinball FX3 to this day. Not just for the content represented, but also because of the great gameplay mechanics and systems being used here to enhance the pinball experience in unique, original ways.”
“It's to the point that it feels almost different from traditional pinball, but make no mistake, those exclusive mechanics are still driven by the tightly controlled pinball gameplay at the heart of this piece of digital entertainment, and will challenge gamers' reflexes and skills just as well as any other pinball tables available on Switch right now.”
“The lack of focus on gameplay makes the tables feel too gimmicky to be playable for more than a few sessions.”
“It's a little overwhelming with some mechanics, and the ball mechanics regarding special modes feel unfair.”
“On paper, the ideas for how to integrate the best that these three games offered and marry them with the pinball mechanic worked.”
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