SlamIt Pinball Big Score
- February 22, 2009
- Technetium Games
Get on Steam"SlamIt Pinball Big Score" is a thrilling pinball game with a crime-themed story, featuring 12 main modes and 8 mini-modes. Players can compete with up to three others, stealing points and achievements in the fight for the big score. The game includes unique "extra features" that add excitement to the regular modes and mini-modes.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a nice simple pinball table that can be enjoyable once configured correctly.
- The ball physics are considered better than some newer pinball games, and the sound effects are nice.
- The table has interesting objectives and clever features, making it a unique experience when it works.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes and poor compatibility with modern systems.
- There is only one table available, which can lead to a lack of variety and replayability.
- Many players report that the controls are buggy and difficult to configure, leading to a frustrating experience.
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with multiple users reporting frequent crashes, black screens, and issues with controller support. Many players have experienced persistent bugs across different operating systems, raising concerns about potential damage to system files. Overall, the game is deemed unreliable and unfit for release.
“Upon clicking the game to load, the screen goes black, then it freezes and returns me to my desktop.”
“The game has a history of being buggy, and some users have reported scary issues on the forums about it rewriting registry entries, causing havoc on their entire computer.”
“This is a buggy, broken game that should never have been allowed on Steam.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as poor and unplayable, particularly noting issues with visibility and frame rate. However, others appreciate the decent artwork and fun themes, suggesting that while the graphics may not be perfect, they have some redeeming qualities. Overall, the consensus indicates that the graphics are a significant drawback, despite some positive elements.
“The theme is fun and the graphics are good.”
“Graphics look nice... that's the only good thing I can say for it.”
“The artwork is decent, and there is a good mix of standard and gimmicky shots.”
“The graphics are really poor; so bad I can't see the ball. When you do see the ball, it's jumping 100 pixels at a time, not rolling.”
“Even with the patch, the frame rate and graphics quality are not worth the effort. At least it is playable, as the version on Steam out of the box is not playable.”
“The graphics and the physics are okay.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a classic police versus criminals narrative, featuring engaging missions that allow players to experience both sides of the law. With 12 main modes and 8 mini-modes, players navigate through a variety of intense scenarios, including preparation, theft, and pursuit, ultimately aiming for a significant score. This dual perspective enhances replayability and depth in the storytelling.
“Big score is based around a classic story of police vs. criminals in a fight for a big score.”
“12 modes and 8 mini-modes will guide you through the intense story where you will prepare, practice, steal, fight, chase, break-in, arrest, run and finally try to make your one chance for a big score.”
“You can play as a cop or a crook, meaning you'll get to try different missions on the table depending on which side you chose.”
“The story is a classic tale of police versus criminals, but it feels overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
“While there are multiple modes, the narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player throughout the experience.”
“Playing as either a cop or a crook offers some variety, but the missions often feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant lag issues even on high-performance hardware, including an 8-core AMD processor and a Radeon 6970 graphics card, indicating poor optimization for the game.
“Weird lag abounds, and this is on an 8-core AMD Sledgehammer processor at 4.2 GHz and a Radeon 6970 with 2 GB of video RAM (system RAM is overclocked, high-performance DDR3, 16 GB).”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
“Optimization seems non-existent; frequent stuttering and frame drops make it nearly unplayable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its intentionally poor voice acting, which leaves a lasting impression and elicits smiles long after playing. Additionally, players appreciate the overall aesthetic and sound design, contributing to the game's comedic charm.
“The voice acting is so hilariously bad that you think about it days later and smile.”
“The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
