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XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION

97%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
stability, story
97% User Score Based on 862 reviews

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"Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action" is a fast-paced pinball game set in a sci-fi universe. Players must navigate through hostile environments, battling enemies and bosses using pinball mechanics. With various tables, upgrades, and abilities, it offers a unique twist on traditional pinball gameplay.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 862 reviews
gameplay50 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Xenotilt is a visually stunning and chaotic pinball experience that builds on the success of Demon's Tilt, offering more features and engaging gameplay.
  • The new mechanics, such as the turret system and matrix perks, add depth and strategy to the fast-paced action, making it highly replayable.
  • Players appreciate the vibrant graphics, engaging soundtrack, and the overall fun factor, with many stating it's the best pinball game they've ever played.
  • Some players find the game visually overwhelming and difficult to track the ball due to the cluttered playfield and fast-paced action.
  • There are complaints about the lack of tutorials or explanations for new players, making it challenging to understand the game's mechanics.
  • A few users have reported technical issues, such as the camera not following the ball properly and problems with the leaderboard functionality.
  • gameplay
    162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this pinball title is praised for its innovative mechanics, fast-paced action, and deep strategic elements, offering a unique blend of traditional pinball and arcade-style gameplay. Players appreciate the variety of new features, such as customizable scoring and shooting mechanics, which enhance the overall experience, although some find the complexity and speed challenging. The visuals, music, and fluid controls contribute to an engaging and immersive gameplay experience, making it a standout in the genre.

    • “The gameplay has even more variety than before, as well as freedom to customize the scoring to your playstyle with the matrix lock.”
    • “Its an incredibly deep game mechanically and absurdly stylish and fun to play.”
    • “It takes everything great about pinball and cranks it up into absolute face-melting gameplay with a ton of replayability.”
    • “I've had a few performance problems with this game and generally have found the tilt mechanics less consistent (they worked everywhere in the other game, and only in specific places in this one) and the board and callouts more difficult to interpret, so I recommend anyone debating between the two play Demon's Tilt first both to learn and explore the mechanics they have in common and for a generally more stable, complete experience; however, I do enjoy this one!”
    • “With smaller paddles and more intricate mechanics, I found Xenotilt much harder to get to grips with than Demon's Tilt, and generally more difficult to follow.”
    • “One of the core mechanics of the game involves utilizing a catch, so not being able to do this easily is very frustrating.”
  • music
    118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its engaging and retro-inspired soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience with its vibrant and thematic compositions. While many players appreciate the quality and artistic integration of the music, some express a desire for a larger soundtrack and have noted issues with sound mixing, particularly with voice clarity during intense gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and atmosphere.

    • “The music and art alone make this a moving work of art, worth having in your library.”
    • “Music is awesome (waiting for that soundtrack to be released), the audio in general fits the vibes and everything that goes on in the game so well.”
    • “This game has a soundtrack that can push you into the zone, striking visuals, awesome bosses, and fast engaging gameplay.”
    • “My only complaint is that I wish there was a larger soundtrack.”
    • “The sound mixing is still strange; the announcer still sounds like you're hearing someone with a strange accent or lisp talk to you through a 2-way radio; clear enough without music but often garbled and lost when the soundtrack is really pumping.”
    • “It's worse than Demon's Tilt in every aspect -- soundtrack, table design, visuals, ball physics.”
  • graphics
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this pinball game are widely praised for their vibrant and detailed aesthetics, with many reviewers highlighting the engaging art style and immersive soundscapes that enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted that the visuals can become overly busy, making it difficult to track the ball, particularly on smaller screens. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and a dynamic soundtrack contributes to a captivating gameplay experience, though it may be overwhelming for newcomers.

    • “Amazing visuals, sound effects, and overall virtual pinball experience only rivaled by the feeling of physical tables.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful; the presentation is filled with small details, and every tier of the table feels like a living organism with endless moving parts - this is something I feel Xenotilt, if anything else, truly succeeded at: creating a living, breathing (and, of course, beautiful) pinball machine.”
    • “Its vibrant visuals and immersive soundscapes create an otherworldly experience that keeps me enchanted for hours on end.”
    • “The graphics can get rather busy a bit too often, making it hard to see the ball, and the ball trail is no help. It's kind of ugly and does not really match the rest of the aesthetic, which goes for the ball as well. It's fine, basically the same as Demon's Tilt, but I thought it was odd for that game too.”
    • “This was annoying from the start where the main menu doesn't allow you to change any graphics settings until you're in a game, which is frustrating.”
    • “This is an okay game for super hardcore digital pinball players, but it gets wrapped up in its own aesthetic to its detriment. If you don't have some sort of large display to play this in tate mode, you won't get the best experience from it.”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, featuring excellent pinball action, diverse mechanics, and engaging subgames that encourage players to improve their skills and compete on global leaderboards. Its brilliant design and aesthetics further enhance the replay value, making it a standout experience for fans of the genre.

    • “Brilliantly designed and super replayable with awesome aesthetics.”
    • “It takes everything great about pinball and cranks it up into absolute face-melting gameplay with a ton of replayability.”
    • “A lot of new mechanics -- and as per usual the replayability for self-improvement and climbing the global leaderboards is still there.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance on the Steam Deck and clear visuals even at lower resolutions. However, some users report performance issues and inconsistent tilt mechanics, suggesting that the game demands more graphics power due to its enhanced visual effects, which can be adjusted for lower-end systems. Overall, while enjoyable, players may find a more stable experience in the previous title, Demon's Tilt.

    • “Everything else is great, it even runs smoothly on the deck while still being clearly readable, despite the lower resolution screen.”
    • “It runs smoothly on the deck and I had no issue whatsoever.”
    • “The game is also a ton prettier with loads more effects going off (though these can be turned off for lower performance rigs) along with the new weapons system, which can be used to both clear up the table of enemies as well as reset your tilt meter while keeping your hit combo active.”
    • “I've had a few performance problems with this game and generally have found the tilt mechanics less consistent. They worked everywhere in the other game, and only in specific places in this one. The board and callouts are also more difficult to interpret, so I recommend anyone debating between the two play Demon's Tilt first to learn and explore the mechanics they have in common and for a generally more stable, complete experience. However, I do enjoy this one!”
    • “Performance-wise, this game seems to require more graphics power to run.”
    • “The game is also a ton prettier with loads more effects going off (though these can be turned off for lower performance rigs), along with the new weapons system, which can be used to both clear up the table of enemies as well as reset your tilt meter while keeping your hit combo active.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes, black screens, and the need for reinstallation. Additionally, there are bugs affecting leaderboard functionality, menu navigation, and ball mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, players still appreciate the core gameplay.

    • “Edit: now the screen just turns black and freezes up when I open it sometimes and I just have to reinstall.”
    • “Great pinball but still buggy: your leaderboards not working, also menu buttons, ball focus sometimes failing, sometimes the ball is stuck forever and sometimes it is fired out of the table.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of this pinball game revolves around a three-tiered board where players complete various missions and defeat bosses to achieve high scores. Players can engage in quests to earn 'wizard' points and can replay these quests in different sequences for additional scoring opportunities.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting its immersive quality that transcends traditional boundaries, creating an engaging experience filled with imaginative elements like space monsters.

    • “Knocked it out of the park so far; it left the atmosphere and found some angry space monsters to play with.”
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