Retro Pinball
- February 1, 2017
- Gear Worx Productions
Get on Steam"Retro Pinball" is a game that features seven 3D pinball tables with unique themes and dynamic audio, including Tropical Splash, David Slade Mysteries, GoreBall, Pool Hall Deluxe, Call To War, Zen Garden, and RD's Adventure Mini Golf Pinball Edition. The game offers a local leader board, customizable graphics settings, and a killer soundtrack for an immersive pinball experience. Updates will potentially include more tables for free.
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Reviews
- The graphics are good, including 3-D effects, and the game runs smoothly on various systems.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has released updates to address issues, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The tables are creatively designed with unique themes, providing some replayability.
- The gameplay is marred by poor physics, with the ball moving too fast and lacking the responsiveness of classic pinball machines.
- Many basic features found in other pinball games are missing, leading to a feeling of incompleteness and lack of goals or missions.
- Sound design is lacking, with repetitive music and insufficient audio cues during gameplay, contributing to a frustrating experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, including impressive 3D effects and a visually appealing design that enhances the overall experience. Players report smooth controls and no lag issues, although performance may vary on lower-end PCs. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyment, especially for pinball enthusiasts.
“Great game... amazing graphics... smooth control... love the look and feel... if you're a pinball lover you will love this game.”
“No lag issues, graphics are decent to better than decent.”
“I've played each of the seven tables and encountered no lag issues (though on a higher-powered PC. Hopefully players with any PC will find playability equally satisfactory, though perhaps on lower graphics settings).”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the background music and find it enjoyable, the main menu noise is widely criticized as unbearable and cannot be disabled without sacrificing in-game music. Overall, the music is described as "fine," but the intrusive menu sound detracts significantly from the experience.
“Pros - the graphics are good (including the 3D effects), the music is fine, the voiceovers just so-so.”
“Some of the background music is really good.”
“The noise in the main menu (I'd not call it 'music') is unbearable and can't be disabled. If you want music in the tables, you have to endure this awful noise.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game highlights a contrast between the structured missions and goals of modern tables and the allure of 90's pinball machines, which thrive on their lack of defined objectives, allowing for a more freeform and nostalgic gameplay experience.
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it feel flat and uninteresting.”
“There are no clear objectives or missions, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a compelling reason to keep playing.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and stable, with no crashes reported, and developers are actively addressing bugs and player feedback. The creatively designed tables feature unique themes and layouts, enhancing replayability. Overall, players recommend checking out gameplay footage before making a purchase.
“The gameplay is playable and fun, with tables creatively designed featuring unique themes and layouts that keep replayability high.”
“The developers are actively working on fine-tuning and fixing bugs, and they respond to player concerns on a regular basis.”
“I recommend checking it out, but be sure to watch some gameplay before you take the plunge.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on portrait monitors, particularly when using camera angles 3 or 4, indicating a stable performance in these configurations.
“Runs great on my portrait monitor with camera angles 3 or 4.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing its stable performance, engaging gameplay, and creatively designed tables with unique themes and layouts. The developers' commitment to ongoing improvements and responsiveness to player feedback further enhances the overall experience.
“The gameplay is playable and fun, with creatively designed tables featuring unique themes and layouts that keep replayability high.”
“The developers are actively fine-tuning the game and fixing bugs, ensuring a smooth experience that enhances replayability.”
“The unique themes and layouts of the tables contribute significantly to the game's high replayability.”
