Zombie Pinball

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Zombie Pinball is a single player action game. It was developed by Plug In Digital and was released on June 21, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Zombie Pinball combines classic pinball gameplay with a thrilling zombie-themed atmosphere featuring 7 unique tables and 20 exciting game modes. Smash through hordes of zombies, werewolves, and skeletons while enjoying intense sound effects and a variety of challenges. This addictive game offers nonstop action and a fun, eerie experience.

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Single-Player

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features smooth flipper action and some interesting unlockable mechanics, providing a fun experience for casual players.
The colorful graphics and zombie theme add a unique twist to the pinball genre, making it appealing for fans of lighthearted games.
Despite its flaws, some players find enjoyment in the game, especially for its low price and potential for casual fun.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, glitches, and poor ball visibility due to excessive visual effects.
Many players find the table designs uninspired and tedious, with a frustrating unlock system that requires excessive grinding to access new content.
The user interface and controls are poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience with slow menu navigation and unchangeable key bindings.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and sub-par, lacking options for resolution and customization. While some players appreciate the cartoony style and find the visuals pleasant, many criticize them for being simplistic and not appealing to more discerning gamers, especially in the context of modern 3D gaming standards. Overall, the visuals seem to be a mixed bag, with some enjoyment found in the art style but significant room for improvement.
- “This game came with nice sounds and graphics and is very pleasant to play. I would recommend this to everyone; go buy and go play, the price is right.”
- “Cool graphics and fun side games.”
- “It was fun and the cartoony graphics are nice along with the music.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game features simple, fairly basic 2D visuals, and while some effort went into them, they don't look bad exactly, but they don't look great, either.”
- “The graphics are sub-par, even for a free app game.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some players enjoying smooth flipper action and engaging themes, while others encounter frustrating issues like the ball getting stuck and flawed physics. While many appreciate the multiball feature and find the gameplay cute and fun, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and slow. Overall, the quality of gameplay seems to outweigh thematic elements for most players.
- “I played some really good tables, good themes, talking tables, etc. The best tables always had great gameplay with smooth flipper action.”
- “The theme was almost always fun, but good gameplay always wins out over theme.”
- “This way, you get a reasonable amount of gameplay with the multiball scenario that you spent the time unlocking (a super nice feature).”
- “The ball 'drops' through the plunger many times, meaning you cannot start the gameplay.”
- “If you are totally fine with that and want some semi-mindless pinball lite gameplay, then grab it.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is a highlight for many players, with some describing it as enjoyable and relaxing, while others find it overwhelming or poorly executed. Despite mixed opinions on the overall sound design, the music and sound effects are generally regarded as strong points, complementing the game's cartoony graphics. However, the volume control is criticized for being all or nothing, which detracts from the experience for some users.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The game does, however, boast great music and sound effects, which are no doubt its highlights.”
- “It was fun, and the cartoony graphics are nice along with the music.”
- “The sounds and music are bad.”
- “The 'music' is 100% volume or 0% volume.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes and multiple glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as invisible balls and positioning errors. These issues lead to frustrating experiences, rendering the game nearly unplayable at times.
- “If after 69 minutes of full playtime your game has crashed 5+ times and the player has experienced multiple glitches leading to meaningless runs, then your arcade game is simply terrible.”
- “When it doesn't, sometimes the ball becomes invisible, or it glitches, positioning itself in the middle, making it impossible to hit, or something else happens.”
- “What's worse is every now and then something happens that completely freezes up, preventing any points from being scored.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game presents a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but players find it hindered by a frustratingly linear progression through tutorial-like missions that limit engagement and enjoyment. While the concept holds potential for an entertaining experience, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it feel unplayable for many.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “While in concept from the rules and the playthroughs I can see the basis of what could be a potentially entertaining and engagingly challenging pinball game with lots of missions to pursue, it's simply unplayable.”
- “You're stuck doing several tutorial-like pinball missions until you can finally move on from the initial table.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some moments being amusing while others fall flat, particularly due to awkward translations. Overall, it seems to rely on cheap laughs rather than clever wit.
- “The humor is quirky and keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
- “It's filled with clever jokes and hilarious moments that make it a joy to play.”
- “The humor is both cheap and funny, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.”
- “No, that's not funny anymore.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players find the game to have exceptional replayability, with many highlighting the fun and engaging nature of the first table as a standout feature that encourages repeated play.
- “This game is hilariously fun! The first table is simply a scream, and the amount of replayability cannot be described in this review.”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new. The replayability keeps me coming back for more!”
- “With multiple paths and choices, each playthrough feels fresh and exciting. The replayability is off the charts!”
- “The amount of replayability is simply lacking, making it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the content feels repetitive.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the replayability factor is minimal, leading to a sense of stagnation.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, particularly the intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and redirect them to their browser. Many believe that removing these ads would significantly enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Get rid of the ads.”
- “Get rid of the ads and you will have a great game to play.”
- “The free version keeps dropping you into your browser for advertising.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often leading to frustration and a sense of limitation after just a short period of play. This repetitive nature can detract from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel unnecessarily prolonged.
- “Cuz why not elongate something that becomes extraordinarily tedious after just one game?”
- “For some, this may be too limiting, as it does cause the game to become tedious very early on.”