Stern Pinball Arcade
- December 29, 2016
- FarSight Studios, Inc.
- 15h median play time
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Reviews
- Great pinball action with some tables providing a fun and engaging experience.
- The game features modern tables that are enjoyable for pinball fans, especially those who appreciate the latest releases.
- Some updates have improved the game, making it more stable and playable compared to its initial release.
- The game suffers from a terrible user interface and numerous bugs, making it frustrating to navigate and play.
- Many tables are poorly optimized, with low resolution graphics and inconsistent physics, leading to a lackluster experience.
- The game has not been updated in years, leaving it feeling outdated and unresponsive, with many players unable to enjoy it fully.
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the newer table has received positive feedback for its improvement, with players expressing excitement about the game's potential. However, some users have encountered issues, such as a black screen that obscures gameplay while loud music plays.
“It's very nice that they feature better music in the newer table, something that I've always wanted.”
“The music really enhances the overall experience and keeps me engaged while playing.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the theme of each table, making every game feel unique.”
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, indicating that players feel it prioritizes profit over player experience.
“This is a cash grab.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being a "buggy unfinished mess," featuring low-resolution graphics and poor user interface design, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Buggy, unfinished mess with low-resolution tables and poor UI design.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for their low resolution of 640x480, resulting in a poor visual experience on modern HD screens, such as 1920x1080.
“Graphics are about 640x480 resolution - looks awful on a HD 1920 x 1080 screen.”
