Stern Pinball Arcade
- December 29, 2016
- FarSight Studios, Inc.
- 15h median play time
Real pinball machines created by the world's most experienced producer of arcade-quality pinball machines can now be played on your PC. Over 10 tables including modern classics like Star Trek, AC/DC, and Mustang are available as DLC with two FREE tables to play every month!
Reviews
- Great pinball action with some tables providing a good testament to their original physical counterparts.
- Decent assortment of games and challenges, with many players finding it fun and addictive.
- The game features modern tables like AC/DC and Ghostbusters, which fans of pinball appreciate.
- The user interface is terrible and buggy, making navigation frustrating and the game often unplayable.
- Many tables are glitchy, with issues like slow ball movement and unresponsive flippers, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game has been criticized for its high price for individual tables and lack of updates, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the improved music in the newer tables, expressing excitement about the game's potential. However, some users are frustrated by technical issues, such as encountering a black screen while only hearing the music. Overall, the music is seen as a positive enhancement, but it is overshadowed by gameplay accessibility problems.
“It's very nice that they feature better music in the newer tables, something that I've always wanted.”
“I can't wait to get into this game, as I'm eager to play the tables and buy them all.”
“All I can really say is that I can't wait to get into this game, since at the moment I want to play the tables and buy them all, but all I can see is a black screen with loud music.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs, low-resolution graphics, and poor user interface design. Many players feel that the game feels unfinished, particularly noting issues with ball movement. Overall, the stability of the game is a significant concern for users.
“Buggy unfinished mess, low-res tables, bad UI design.”
“Game is available for free through the Nintendo eShop, so I tried it out, but the game is very buggy and the ball movement just doesn't feel right.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, indicating that players feel it prioritizes profit over player experience.
“This is a cash grab.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are limited to a 640x480 resolution, which results in a poor visual experience on modern HD screens, such as 1920x1080, leading to significant dissatisfaction among users.
“Graphics are about 640x480 resolution - looks awful on a HD 1920 x 1080 screen.”