Total rating
This machine received 461 approved ratings by our visitors, averaging 8.866 on a scale of 10.
This currently ranks it #2 in the Pinside Ranking.
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Rating subscores
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9.02 Game Design
The playfield layout, game rules, gimmicks and overall gameplay
8.86 Artwork
Playfield artwork, Backglass, Cabinet artwork and Dot Matrix animations
8.58 Sound & Music
The game sounds, music, the sound quality and variation
9.01 General aspects
Game lighting, lastability/replayability, theming and general fun rating
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TheBaro rated this machine on March 14, 2010 with a score of 9.563 and said:
“what i can say?it's the best and more complicated machine ever made!I've disassemble one to clear all the parts (included the screws) and i've seen the complexity of all toys and playfield..I prefer more fast pin but this is a one must have-machine..bu0y it and you enjoy it!”
StillPeterPan rated this machine on March 13, 2010 with a score of 9.318 and said:
“There will never be another machine like the TZ...Stern has already said that he is scaling back on the toys, etc...clearly evidenced by the latest release, BBHunter. TZ set the bar and no other machine has ever matched it! Plus the fact that the machine is so very modification-friendly...keeps the interest level going in just seeing who's going to come up with what next. The Powerball is so cool...unlike anything else in pinball, as well as Lost in the Zone.
If you're looking for the ultimate in pinball experiences, TZ would be it.”
IceHill rated this machine on March 04, 2010 with a score of 9.569 and said:
“Great backlight and gameplay! like the sounds and music too. i'm still not sure about no.1 place but i'm having alot of fun with it.”
lightguy rated this machine on March 04, 2010 with a score of 9.569 and said:
“For its age TZ is one fantastic machine and should be considering the effort that went into it.
If it only had DCS sound.
I think Midway finally said enough is enough. Too bad as the sound is the only real flaw in the game.
Curse you Indiana Jones.”
drbond rated this machine on March 02, 2010 with a score of 9.892 and said:
“Pat Lawlor's masterpiece. The game to own if your a serious collector. There is a reason this game is consistantly #1. The game goes to an "11" if your a fan of the TV show. The entire experience is a fun & epic journey. Art package is simply gorgeous. Some of the most beautiful playfield art in pinball (TOM still the best). Sounds are perfect. The Rod Serling voice-alike nails it! Memorable quotes abound. "Powerball!" Music is sick! You will quickly be searching itunes to download the Golden Earring tune. If this game had come out in time to support DCS, people would explode from sheer extasy. The toys are out of this world! The gumball machine is one thing, but "The Power" is just wicked. Dot animations are perfect. The game has a mind numbing ruleset & the light show is nothing short of spectacular. An after-market modder's dream game with many mods available. Not a lot of gripes. Fairly complex game for novices, and the insta-drain skill shot is ridiculous. Get "Lost in the Zone".”
TZBen rated this machine on February 25, 2010 with a score of 9.022 and said:
“I purchased a TZ as my first machine about a month ago. I got my addiction from williams hof on xbox 360 and decided I wanted the real thing. I paid a lot to purchase the machine and then had to replace the proximity sensor in the ball trough (#26) and all the rubbers and the balls including the power ball. the end result is I have picked a great machine for long term ownership and a fun new hobby of tweaking and machine mod's and upkeep.”
turbo20lbs rated this machine on February 22, 2010 with a score of 9.067 and said:
“This pin is a piece of art pinball player/mechanical wise. I don't see myself ever selling it, I keep liking and appreciating it more and more as time goes on. I'm not sure any pin comes close to this with the shot layout and nooks and crannies. It's a shame the DCS sound was ditched last second. While not as fun as some pins, the gameplay on it is top notch. Every collection should have one at some point.”
Zadom rated this machine on February 22, 2010 with a score of 7.018 and said:
“Like the backglass and have played it a lot lately because of its reputation but I can't get into it.”
Andydreads rated this machine on February 19, 2010 with a score of 7.012 and said:
“Overrated Pin, game is good but not for everyone just the eager pinhead, music is depressing as hell (horrible dated guitar music), nice machine to look at, definately should NOT be at NO1 spot though, worth having in your collection as a concrete investment, takes a long time to bond with this pin but hard to part with it even when when you haven't, you work it out !!”
CELLISON rated this machine on February 13, 2010 with a score of 8.856 and said:
“Love the appearance and most of the game play features. Typical complaint - left side drain. It's a beautiful machine with lots of eye candy and bling. Deep rule sets. The eye candy will keep young people entertained for a while. Not really a kid friendly machine - suppose the theme has a lot to do with it also. Machine is prone to many toy failures. YMMV for in home use verses in the field. Great game but IMHO more hype than what I personally feel it deserves.”
pindreamer rated this machine on February 05, 2010 with a score of 9.811 and said:
“My all-time favorite pin, super layout, fantastic toys, battle the power great upper playfield.”
cabrioletsch rated this machine on January 15, 2010 with a score of 8.647 and said:
“simply the best, and with music from golden earing
WOW”
shlockdoc rated this machine on January 03, 2010 with a score of 10.000 and said:
“The best”
Wardy-WizardOfOz rated this machine on December 29, 2009 with a score of 9.913 and said:
“Twilight Zone is the pinball machine for the serious pinball player. With it`s deep rule set and many features make it an essential game for enthusiasts to play. Casual players may find TZ difficult but the featured rewards are worth it. Twilight Zone deserves to be rated the no 1 pinball game with good reason.”
dp rated this machine on December 28, 2009 with a score of 9.208 and said:
“Gotta be the best ever...”
FoxDen rated this machine on December 03, 2009 with a score of 9.724 and said:
“Just got TZ and have been playing it for the last few weeks alone with a number of friends. Can't stop playing it and have ignored most of my other pins. I am glad I was able to find a nice TZ is good condition and plan to keep it this way for as long as I have it. I do think the pin is priced a bit too high but if you shop around and take your time you can find a good one at a good price.”
Bill2626 rated this machine on November 26, 2009 with a score of 9.605 and said:
“I have owned my TZ machine for several months now. I completely restored the machine, top to bottom. I am totally addicted to playing TZ! It is my "go to" machine of the 4 machines I am fortunate to have!!!”
BUCKEYEPINS rated this machine on November 22, 2009 with a score of 9.442 and said:
“In my opinion, it doesn't get any better than when your in the zone. The experience is out of this world.”
eriebuckeye rated this machine on November 18, 2009 with a score of 10.000 and said:
“this is what pinball is about tons of different shots power ball i have a few machines and this one is never leaving my game room i was lost in the zone at first ball”
maldoror rated this machine on November 14, 2009 with a score of 9.851 and said:
“Best.Pinball.Ever”
pwurso rated this machine on November 09, 2009 with a score of 9.913 and said:
“What an outstanding pin!! Stands out above the rest. I could play this for hours and not get bored. It is that good! If you are looking to purchase your first pin, better start with the best and get a TZ.. I did!”
jar155 rated this machine on November 06, 2009 with a score of 9.816 and said:
“This is by far my favorite pinball machine of all time. It's so deep and solid that I can play it over and over and never get sick of the game. The shots are challenging but fair, the modes are tons of fun, the toys are great, and the gameplay flow is just perfect. I believe that this game belongs in every serious collector's collection.”
danielmanzaro rated this machine on November 02, 2009 with a score of 10.000 and said:
“wonderful experience in pinball machine”
wonderpuddle rated this machine on October 29, 2009 with a score of 9.499 and said:
“Definitely deserving of its place atop the top 100. One of the best games every built.”
Tilt_Save rated this machine on October 28, 2009 with a score of 5.774 and said:
“This game's not for me. Don't know what it is about this game, but I just don't like it. I think it may be the lack of flow.”