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Zen Pinball World

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68%Game Brain Score
graphics, optimization
monetization, gameplay
68% User Score Based on 352 reviews

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Zen Pinball World is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Zen Studios and was released on December 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Step into the future of pinball with Zen Pinball World by Zen Studios.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 352 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
monetization41 negative mentions
  • Great selection of tables available for free, allowing players to try before they buy.
  • Graphics and themes are well-designed, providing an enjoyable visual experience.
  • Customer support has been responsive and helpful in resolving migration issues.
  • Significant input lag on flippers makes gameplay frustrating and unplayable for many users.
  • Frequent graphical glitches and artifacts detract from the overall experience.
  • Long ads between games and high table prices are seen as excessive and annoying.
  • graphics
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as sharp and engaging, while others criticize the low resolution and persistent graphical glitches, particularly on Bally/Williams tables. Many users note that the graphics do not match the quality of previous Zen and Williams pinball apps, with issues like flipper lag and artifacts detracting from the overall experience. Despite some improvements, there is a consensus that further optimization and a graphics quality setting are needed to enhance gameplay.

    • “Graphics are awesome, controls are very responsive.”
    • “It's fantastic to be able to play great tables like Twilight Zone and Getaway with the new graphical enhancements on your phone.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and the tables, including the total number of tables, keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “I guess the graphics are a little bit better, but that doesn't matter because the low resolution makes this game look worse than the old Zen and Williams apps.”
    • “The graphics quality isn't as good as the other Zen pinball games, and it needs fixing.”
    • “Worst of all, the graphics and FPS are worse than those older apps!”
  • monetization
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around ad-supported gameplay, allowing players to access a variety of tables for free by watching ads, though many users find the frequency and length of these ads intrusive and frustrating. While some appreciate the option to pay for ad removal and access to additional tables, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction due to the excessive and often unskippable ads that disrupt the gaming experience. Despite the complaints, players acknowledge the value of being able to try different tables without upfront costs, though many express a desire for a more balanced approach to monetization.

    • “I would gladly throw money your way for no ads and in-game purchases.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without pressuring players.”
    • “Love the selection to try out different tables, but having to watch 1-minute+ triple exit ads between every game is just too much for tables that have been around for a long time.”
    • “Spent $120.00+ to remove ads.”
    • “I won't be enjoying any of this game for free if I have to sit through 30-second unskippable ads that take multiple clicks to close between every round.”
  • optimization
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting laggy performance, sluggish controls, and stuttering audio across various devices. While some players have noted minor improvements, the general consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, leading to an inconsistent and frustrating experience. Many hope for future updates to enhance performance and address these issues.

    • “I hope the devs continue to optimize and fix the performance because up to this point, Zen has been making great pinball.”
    • “The performance of the Williams app is better, but that one lacks certain cabinets.”
    • “Everything looks good, runs smoothly on my Pixel 6 Pro, and I appreciate the leaderboards.”
    • “Terribly optimized, all tables are very laggy and controls are extremely sluggish and unresponsive.”
    • “Other issues I noticed were stuttering emulation, most notably in audio, that makes for an inconsistent experience.”
    • “The game is great, but my only problem is the lack of optimization; I can perfectly run Zen Pinball and Williams Pinball, but this one seems laggy for some reason.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the mechanics and physics as subpar and sluggish, while others note improvements over previous iterations. The absence of engaging modes like league play and table challenges has also detracted from the experience. Despite these issues, the graphics are generally appreciated, and some players find the gameplay slightly better than in previous versions.

    • “I can't put my finger on exactly what it is that's better about the gameplay here vs Williams Pinball, but it is better.”
    • “While I am excited to see many popular titles in the lineup, I can say for me that the mechanics, responsiveness, and smoothness of the original Zen Pinball app are superior.”
    • “ZP offers tons more tables, way better mechanics, and stunning physics.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics and physics are awful as well.”
    • “However, all the modes and mechanics that keep Williams Pinball fresh for the revisit are gone... no league play, no table challenges.”
    • “I played the Netflix tables, these are the same and the mechanics perform aggressively sluggish.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting improvements in flipper lag and the absence of certain graphical glitches. However, many players report persistent issues, including significant graphical artifacts, screen flickering, and occasional freezing, particularly on various phone models. Overall, while there are enhancements, the game still suffers from major stability problems that hinder the overall experience.

    • “I get horizontal glitches all over the screen and it makes the game hard to enjoy.”
    • “Major issues with graphical glitches on S22 Ultra.”
    • “A ton of glitches on the screen while playing any of the tables unfortunately.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating due to slow and tedious server connections, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Connections with the server are slow and tedious.”
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Zen Pinball World is a simulation game.

Zen Pinball World is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Zen Pinball World was released on December 12, 2024.

Zen Pinball World was developed by Zen Studios.

Zen Pinball World has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Zen Pinball World is a single player game.