Pinball HD Collection

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Pinball HD Collection offers a stunning pinball experience with its high-quality 3D graphics and realistic physics. The game features multiple tables, each with unique themes, missions, and characters, accompanied by atmospheric music and sound effects. Compete for high scores locally and globally, and enjoy the optional stereoscopic imaging for an immersive experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a variety of well-designed pinball tables with good graphics and sound effects.
It runs well on Linux with Proton and offers a fun experience despite some technical issues.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game as a port of a mobile classic, providing hours of entertainment.

The lack of controller support and inability to remap keys significantly detracts from the gameplay experience.
The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and floaty ball physics, making it feel less polished than other pinball games.
Installation can be difficult on certain Linux distributions, and there are reports of bugs that affect gameplay.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals and well-rendered tables, particularly in DirectX 9.0c, while others highlight issues such as frame rate drops on high-end graphics cards and occasional game-breaking glitches. Although the artwork and themes are generally appreciated, the overall feel is described as shoddy compared to more polished pinball games, and the lack of intuitive controls detracts from the experience.
- “This game is 'perfect' in terms of its graphics quality in DirectX 9.0c.”
- “The graphics are still as amazing, the music, the sound effects, the physics - everything is all here for you to enjoy right on your PC.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “Above that might require driver version 22.5.1 or lower to work fine; otherwise, you will have missing graphics, broken polygons, and more issues.”
- “You can't reset the controls, there's no nudging, no controller support, and the frame rate drops even on relatively high-end graphic cards (GTX 1070).”
- “There's a glitch that causes serious game-breaking graphics issues occasionally if you open the help while in-game and then immediately resume.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating its ability to enhance the immersive experience while playing. The soundtrack features a mix of 8/16 bit sounds that complement the colorful and animated tables, although some reviewers noted that the music and sound effects are not particularly remarkable. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable for both gameplay and as a visualizer in "admiration" mode.
- “The art is very good and the music makes you zone in while playing.”
- “There are several greatly designed tables with marvelous animations, effects, sounds, and even a soundtrack like music!”
- “It's colorful, it has pixel art, it has a great mixture of 8/16 bit sounds and music, and there are mini games like Centipede or Breakout!”
- “Music and sound effects are ok - nothing special.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The gameplay has seen some improvement with controller support, but it remains sluggish with poor ball physics, making it feel more like a fidget toy than a true pinball experience. While the table designs and sound effects are praised, the overall gameplay lacks the quality found in better pinball games available on Steam. Additionally, the instructions do not adequately highlight the option to switch camera angles, which could enhance the experience.
- “The tables are well designed, the gameplay is fast, and the sound effects are excellent.”
- “The instructions unfortunately downplay the versatility of choosing from a variety of camera angles during play simply by pressing the 'c' key.”
- “Gameplay: 8”
- “Now that it has some kind of controller support, it's better than it was, but I still don't endorse this - the gameplay is sluggish, the ball physics are poor, and really, there are much better pinball games available on Steam. This is more of a fidget than a proper pinball experience.”
- “(And it’s available during gameplay.) Also, the instructions unfortunately downplay the versatility of choosing from a variety of camera angles during play simply by pressing the 'C' key.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect received criticism for its lack of clarity and engagement, with players expressing frustration over insufficient information regarding missions and objectives, leading to a perception of boredom. Overall, the narrative elements seem underdeveloped and fail to provide a compelling experience.
- “Too little DMD info - you get modes 'new mission' all the time but no information about what you should shoot at all.”
- “Sorry to say it, but it's boring. I tried all the boards, and I couldn't grasp the missions or if there are any.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing frame pacing and stuttering issues, necessitating a powerful PC to minimize lag. Overall, performance is not well-optimized, leading to a subpar experience for users with less capable hardware.
- “The game might experience frame pacing and stuttering issues.”
- “Performance isn't optimized, so it requires a powerful PC to keep lag at a minimum.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows potential as a budget pinball experience, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that cause the ball or plunger to get stuck or lost. Additionally, the lack of key rebinding options limits user control, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “It has the makings of a reasonable budget pinball game, but unfortunately it is pretty bug-ridden. The ball or plunger can often get stuck or lost, and there's no option for rebinding keys (the default is to use the arrow keys).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
- “The comedic timing and clever jokes make every moment enjoyable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviews indicate disappointment with the monetization strategy, suggesting that the game's advertising may be overhyped and not reflective of the actual value or experience offered. Users express a desire for the game to succeed but feel it falls short of expectations.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases makes it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine gaming experience.”