Star Wars Pinball
- March 19, 2013
- Zen Studios
If you’re a fan of pinball, you’ve probably downloaded Pinball FX 3 on some format or another. And if not, why not? It’s free to download, after all.
Star Wars Pinball includes the entire collection of 19 digital pinball tables that span all three Star Wars eras, taking full advantage of the Nintendo Switch’s unique functionalities, like HD Rumble and vertical play orientation.
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Reviews
- Star Wars Pinball offers a nostalgic experience, reminiscent of childhood memories spent in pizza restaurants.
- The game features excellent pinball gameplay with high production values, extensive content, and support for both local and online modes.
- Switch-exclusive features like Career mode and vertical play enhance the overall experience, making it a great addition to the platform.
- Some voiceovers are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- Certain tables may not be as impressive as others, leading to a mixed experience.
- The game can go dark as you progress, which may be off-putting for some players.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its excellent pinball mechanics, complemented by high production values and a wealth of content. Players can enjoy both local and online modes, enhancing the overall experience.
“Excellent pinball gameplay, high production values, local and online modes, tons of content.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is structured around short, engaging missions that cater to both quick play sessions and longer gameplay focused on achieving high scores and collecting holocron shards.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this Switch-exclusive title is highlighted as a standout feature, with an unlockable soundtrack that complements the game's themes and modes, including career and galactic struggle. It is praised for enhancing the overall experience, making it a fun and authentic tribute to the Star Wars universe.
“The unlockable soundtrack adds a fantastic layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music perfectly captures the essence of the game, immersing players in its vibrant atmosphere.”
“The combination of classic tunes and new compositions creates a memorable auditory experience that keeps players engaged.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its engaging campaign mode, which enhances the overall experience, along with support for online tournaments. Additionally, the vertical play feature effectively showcases each table, further contributing to its replay value.
“The campaign mode adds a lot of replay value, and the support for online tournaments enhances the experience even further.”
“Vertical play really does each table justice, making every session feel fresh and engaging.”
“The campaign mode adds lots of replay value, but after completing it, there's not much incentive to play again.”
“While the game has some interesting mechanics, the lack of variety in gameplay makes it feel repetitive after a few runs.”
“Once you've experienced the main content, there's little left to draw you back for a second playthrough.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are on par with the base versions of competing consoles, featuring high graphical fidelity, enhanced with HD rumble, tate mode, and the added benefit of portability.
“Moreover, this game brings the same level of graphical fidelity found on the base versions of competitors' consoles, with HD rumble, tate mode, and portability added on top for good measure.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated compared to other games released in the same timeframe.”
“Character models look bland and lack detail, making it hard to get immersed in the game world.”
“The environments are poorly designed, with repetitive textures and a lack of visual variety.”
Critic Reviews
Star Wars Pinball Review
If you’re a fan of pinball, you’ve probably downloaded Pinball FX 3 on some format or another. And if not, why not? It’s free to download, after all.
90%Star Wars Pinball Review
Star Wars has finally come to Nintendo Switch. While it might not be in the form that appeals to everyone, that doesn’t make it any less accessible. With short and snappy missions, it’s perfect for bursts of short play on a commute or longer sessions in search of high scores and holocron shards. Switch-exclusive features such as the Career mode, the updated Galactic Struggle, an unlockable soundtrack and support for vertical play make this a fine addition to the platform’s growing pinball library, and a silly yet authentic ode to all things Star Wars.
80%Star Wars Pinball review
Star Wars Pinball is a superb time-waster, packing in plenty of fan service and some well-crafted pinball tables. If you're a Star Wars fan you need to play this!
80%
