Pinball Parlor

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Pinball Parlor is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Mindware and was released on December 23, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pinball Parlor" is a pinball game that aims to provide a unique and joyful experience. It features a novel playfield with simple yet profound rules, and offers mind-boggling graphics and realistic ball and flipper action. The game is designed to be played again and again, providing endless entertainment for pinball fans.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted EM-style pinball table with charming graphics and a vintage atmosphere.
The ball physics are generally well-implemented, providing a realistic pinball experience that many players enjoy.
The jazz background music and overall ambiance contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The game suffers from significant control issues, including input lag and a lack of customizable controls, making it frustrating to play.
Many players find the ball physics to be floaty and unresponsive, leading to a lack of skill-based gameplay and frequent ball drains.
At its current price point, many reviewers feel the game does not offer enough content or quality to justify the cost, especially given the presence of superior alternatives.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and smooth performance, with a well-designed atmosphere enhanced by jazz music and pop-art illustrations. However, some users criticize the lack of graphical options and optimization, noting that there is no noticeable difference between normal and light modes. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, technical shortcomings in the graphics engine detract from the experience.
- “Nice graphics and replay value is good even if it's only one table being offered, but a real-life recreational digital table.”
- “I like the atmosphere here, to which different elements contribute: jazz background music, pop-art illustration graphics, and sounds of bells/chimes.”
- “TL;DR: launch the game right and it plays smooth, nice ball physics, beautiful graphics, and a fantastic original design in the pinball machine that is a recreation of this guy's real prototype that he used to develop gameplay.”
- “Fourth, graphical options are completely missing (such as changing resolution).”
- “Horrible graphics engine that is poorly optimized.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music, featuring a captivating jazz background, enhances the overall atmosphere and is complemented by pop-art graphics and chime sounds, creating an unexpectedly enjoyable experience for players.
- “Jazz music plays in the background while you play, and I enjoyed this more than I expected.”
- “I like the atmosphere here, which is enhanced by different elements: jazz background music, pop-art illustration graphics, and the sounds of bells and chimes.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a vintage vibe enhanced by jazz background music, pop-art illustration graphics, and the soothing sounds of bells and chimes, creating a unique and immersive experience.
- “Very vintage vibe and atmosphere.”
- “I like the atmosphere here, to which different elements contribute: jazz background music, pop-art illustration graphics, and sounds of bells and chimes.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers good replayability despite featuring only one table, as players appreciate the nice graphics and the authentic feel of a real-life recreational digital table.
- “The graphics are nice, and the replay value is impressive, even with just one table available; it feels like a real-life recreational digital table.”
- “The game offers a high level of replayability, keeping me engaged for hours on end.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to come back for more.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is inspired by classic electro-mechanical games, featuring a straightforward board design and scoring system that emphasizes simplicity and accessibility.
- “I think it takes inspiration from old electro-mechanical classics, so it's not complicated in board design and scoring.”
- “The gameplay feels overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it unengaging after a short while.”
- “I found the mechanics to be clunky and frustrating, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The pacing of the game is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom and confusion.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics engine is criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to a subpar visual experience.
- “Horrible graphics engine that is poorly optimized.”
- “The game runs like a slideshow on my high-end PC due to terrible optimization.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which makes the game unplayable.”