Johnny Mnemonic

Williams

Johnny Mnemonic

Pinside Rating

This game received 333 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.810 /10

7.81

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #121 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.



Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.195

Artwork: 7.114

Sounds/Music: 7.469

Other Aspects: 7.953


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7.977

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7.732/10
6 years ago
Fast pin with good satisfying shots. The rules are decent and the glove is a cool and unique toy.
8.884/10
6 years ago
Johnny mnemonic is cool game the gloves grabbing the balls are awesome. It has good sounds and callouts and good rules.
8.003/10
6 years ago
Very intense, fast and fun game. When you get this game flowing it delivers an adrenaline rush. Excellent flow with great combo shots between the ramps, orbits and the spinner orbit. This is the fastest flowing machine I have ever played. On repeating orbit you can get it so fast you literally have to time shots without even seeing the ball. The hand and cybermatrix is a cool toy that creates a memory aspect to the game; remember where the extra ball and other rewards are so you can get them with when locking a ball. There are number of different modes and multiballs and the final PowerDown Mode is a great Wizard mode; Sectors in the machine are shutting down and you try to keep powering them up by shooting at them. Not the best looking artwork on the cabinet or translite but the play field is nice. Overall a lot of fun to play.
7.832/10
6 years ago
Holy underrated pin Batman! I lucked out and own a very nice example of this pin. Glove working great. Cabinet in fantastic shape with little to no fade.
Game plays fast and fun!
I presume this game gets overlooked due to theme and a glove that usually doesn't work. However, play a solid JM and you'll be pleasantly surprised. It'll be interesting to see how long she lasts in my collection, as I turn over the collection quite a bit. But, as it sits right now, I am very much enjoying this pin.
7.930/10
6 years ago
Definitely more fun than the theme suggests. Gomez hit a home run with game play, flow, and fun factor on this. Will be enjoying it for a long time.
8.052/10
6 years ago
Johnny Mnemonic really grew on me. This game is fast and brutal, a fantastic example of Gomez’ abilities as a designer.

The atrocious theme adds to the charm of this game. The movie is absolute hot garbage, and I love it for that. It makes me laugh with all the references.

This game is a blast
9.560/10
6 years ago
I Bought this game a couple months ago. it is top 5 in my book. I have played all the top 25 machines and this is certainly as good as all of them.

the speed, sound, lights (leds), and flow of this game creates a rhythm which is unmatched in any game. the ramps are super close to the flippers, creating velocity in the game which is uncommonly snappy, forcing the player to react much quicker. people complain about the glove feature, but it really is a much needed respite from the ferocity of the game itself, while you place balls for multiball later. it is incredibly well thought out.

the artwork is awesome and backglass is very cool, and not obnoxious or too bright or flashing. the sound effects are super cool with a sci-fi feel and deeper darker melodies which increase the urgency feel of the player.

this machine is unforgiving too, so it is an expert player machine. the beginner will not survive, IMO.

Update after playing about 60 games this week. Honestly this game is as good as any in my collection. I just bought Metallica and Johnny is as good as Metallica which would shock most people. It's just so addictive


I'm super grateful that I found this machine because it is a must have for any serious pinball addict. This game will improve your skills instantly as it is demanding and ultra challenging. I can't stop playing this game. Totally hooked. Buy one now if I can find it for sale !!!!
7.915/10
6 years ago
Fastest game I own (except for when it goes to the glove, but I still like that feature). Quick games, too. It's a tough one, but super fun. This game feels different than others, due to how close the ramps are to the flippers. I have owned it for a few months now (but haven't been able to play that much) and still can't get to the power down mode, which I think is good. I see why it's such a popular game for the money. This game would be so much more desirable if it had been a Matrix theme. I do really like it.
5.888/10
6 years ago
This seems to be a love it or hate it pin. I kinda hate it....
9.320/10
7 years ago
There is so much to do and so many shots on this game. The glove crane toy is pretty amazing, and when it releases the mutliball and all the balls come down at the same time it's epic. The flow is really nice with a few orbits and ramps that all play together nicely. This game has a really full feeling to it and is very true to the subject matter.
8.178/10
7 years ago
It's a pretty enjoyable. Precise aim is important, so this is a good game to to refine your skills.
8.984/10
7 years ago
SUCH a great underrated pin. While I won't say anything here that hasn't been said before, I will say this: believe the hype: JM is a great game. If you can't get over the theme, that's okay...call me and I'll buy your game!
7.779/10
7 years ago
Powerdown wizard mode keeps bringing me back for more!
7.511/10
7 years ago
This game is fast very good loops and orbits you can hit both ramps back to back .the game design is lot like a lot of Gomez game and probably why his designs are so popular lot of flow lots of speed .the glove is neat because it hasn't been done a hundred times and doesn't slow down gameplay any more than a video mode .in a game this fast a little slow down in pace sometimes is a nice break . Fun game . Don't be a zombie play pinball !
7.976/10
7 years ago
I've owned this game and just traded today... might regret it tomorrow. But only so much room.
8.540/10
7 years ago
One word: flow!
If you are a fan of fast paced games where there almost isn't a moment that the ball isn't at your flipper then this is the one for you. Classic bad movie, great pin.
9.760/10
7 years ago
Fun, fast and addicting! Played Johnny for the first time and fell in love with it. It took a few games to grasp the concept, figure out the extra buttons, video mode, etc. Tough game, couldn't even get close to power down. If I had one complaint it would be the voices. I would of preferred to here Reeve and the rest of the cast.
8.364/10
7 years ago
Very fast game but the pace is ruined by the glove, unfortunately.

Great game though, even if the scoring is a bit imbalanced (get spinner millions going and you can get a humungous score!).
8.076/10
7 years ago
What a fast machine. Don't love the glove only because it slows down the game and tends to be finicky. I like the strategy it adds however. Great flow overall and the power down wizard modes kicks ass.
10.000/10
7 years ago
This game is terrific, faster than light. A true player. I am always shocked when I read comments about the movie. Who cares?? Actually, I am not a fan at all of big commercial Hollywood titles, so the fact the movie is forgotten adds to the darkness of the title. The implementation of the cyberpunk theme is actually great, the pin executes it perfectly. The music also fits very well. The variety of shots, in its almost open playfield, is great: basically there are 9 shots, including the important standup targets in the bottom left and right. Rules are very detailed and you can play the game in many different ways. I find the glove as a great toy, it adds interesting strategy to the game, and its nice to take a breath from the very fast paced gameplay. Most importantly in my opinion is the replay factor: you always want to go for another game. Usually I dont care for the video mode, but this one is really fun and difficult. Set the machine up properly and get ready pinball at its best.
8.180/10
7 years ago
Very fun underated pin. Great layout, uses diverters well, excellent wizard mode. Fast playing game, I like that the magnet hand gives you a short break to lock a ball. Looks great with LEDs. Only downfalls are cabinet and translite art are weak, not the deepest ruleset for a good pin player. I keep it around for the good flow, fun to play, unique tech theme even though the movie sucks! Low production game for 90s. At least play it if not Own it. Just my 2 cents.
10.000/10
7 years ago
Amazing pin, but a terrible movie. Extremely under appreciated.
7.985/10
8 years ago
Owned the pin before I ever watched the movie. I really enjoy the flow and it plays so fast! I hate how the million spinner with a bonus multiplier and bonus held screws up the high scores so bad. Other than that scoring is fair shots are rewarding and I love to play this game. Artwork on the cab and translite are just okay. Playfield looks nice and it's a pretty used game when I have guests over.
7.039/10
8 years ago
Very fast playing game with good flow, one of the very best ever made. The game is a joy to play. The main toy, a magnet/hand that allows to to place the ball into a tray is interesting and unique but not really my thing. The artwork is below average which is probably why this pin is relatively cheap considering the fun factor.
The excellent playfield layout greatly contributes to the flow, speed and fun factor of this game. Too bad the machine itself is kind of ugly.
9.700/10
8 years ago
Super fast! Reaching Powerdown is all about trying to control chaos. Makes TZ seem like child's play by comparison.
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