Pinball - Smash Arcade | Game Brain

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"Pinball - Smash Arcade" is a single-player Arcade game that offers a classic arcade experience with hundreds of uniquely designed pinball playfields. Each level features its own playfield with various obstacles and barriers, and to advance, players must build up their score to match the number on the padlock at the top of the game. However, the game is filled with excessive advertisements.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization705 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on traditional pinball, providing a refreshing experience.
Gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it a good time-waster.
The graphics and visuals are appealing, reminiscent of classic pinball machines.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, including interruptions during gameplay, which disrupts the experience.
Many players report technical issues, such as the ball getting stuck or levels not progressing properly.
The lack of a clear scoring system and challenge makes the game feel repetitive and less engaging.

monetization
714 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, particularly during gameplay, which disrupts the player experience. Many users express frustration over the frequency of ads, often encountering multiple interruptions within a single level, leading to a consensus that the game is more of an ad platform than a playable experience. While some players are willing to tolerate ads between levels, the overwhelming majority agree that mid-game ads are unacceptable and detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “No ads if you turn your internet off.”
- “It would be nicer if it had less advertisements.”
- “Also you should offer a fee for no ads at all.”
- “The game is fun enough but the ads in the middle of the level really ruin the game for me.”
- “I understand the need for ads, but this game interrupts with ads in the middle of a round, making it unplayable.”
- “Too many ads, constantly interrupting the game!”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
75%
10%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its fun mechanics and potential; however, the frequent interruptions from ads during gameplay significantly detract from the experience. Users express frustration over mandatory ad breaks that disrupt their playtime, often leading to a feeling that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. While the core gameplay is praised, the intrusive ad placements are seen as a major flaw that undermines overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is a fun take on pinball.”
- “In terms of gameplay and concept, 5 out of 5 stars.”
- “It's simple, easy to figure out, and overall has enjoyable gameplay.”
- “You get about 15 seconds of gameplay, and it goes to an ad, even if you haven't finished the level.”
- “Mandatory ad breaks in the middle of gameplay.”
- “Ads interrupt gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being visually appealing and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users find the presence of ads to be distracting. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the enjoyment of the game.
- “Only played the first and second basic levels so far - nice graphics, looking forward to more challenging levels soon.”
- “Just started this game; the graphics are pretty cool and took the boredom out of the word games that I was playing. This 'pinball' game perked me up big time. Let's hope this stays good!”
- “Good graphics, fun to play.”
- “The graphics are much better, but the ads are too annoying.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Users highlight that the game offers significant replayability due to its engaging mechanics and absence of intrusive ads. They suggest that incorporating randomly generated levels could further enhance replay value, contrasting it with other mobile games that rely on repetitive content.
- “It is so much more playable, much more interesting, and there are no invasive ads!”
- “I wish developers of mobile games would focus on creating replay value instead of just looping the same 15-20 levels over and over.”
- “Adding randomly generated tables with standard pinball survival rules would greatly enhance replayability.”
- “I wish the developers of these mobile games would focus on creating replay value instead of just looping the same 15-20 levels over and over.”
- “Adding randomly generated tables with standard pinball survival rules would significantly enhance replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by frequent advertisements that interrupt gameplay. Many express a desire for better rewards for enduring the grind, as the slow pace detracts from their overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is so slow and tedious, I can't deal with it.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless cycle with no real reward.”
- “The constant need to grind for levels makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's lack of sound and music has been noted as a significant drawback, with players expressing that the addition of audio elements would enhance the overall experience.
- “Some sounds and music couldn't hurt either, as the game is dead silent.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction and a desire to completely disengage from the experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly freezing at level 2, which prevents gameplay progression. Despite attempts to resolve the problem through reinstallation, the game remains unresponsive, leading to frustration among players.
- “The game won't let me get past level 2. I break the lock, then the game freezes. I can't touch the screen, and the ball won't move. It's really annoying. I uninstalled and reinstalled, but the same issue persists.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress. I've lost my progress multiple times due to these stability issues.”
- “I experience constant lag and freezing during gameplay, which ruins the overall experience. It's frustrating trying to enjoy the game when it keeps crashing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is largely perceived as dull and uninspiring, leading some players to find it unengaging enough to uninstall.
- “Creates a very boring atmosphere, uninstalled.”