Sega
Batman Forever Pinside Rating
This game received 153 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.673 /10
Batman Forever
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.646
Artwork: 7.838
Sounds/Music: 7.235
Other Aspects: 7.736
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Daytona Beach, FL
8.984/10
10 months ago
Batman Forever is a constant in my collection because my wife grew up with one at home as a kid. I think it's Sega's best game although it falls short a few areas. Some of the modes could be better, but overall are very fun. Tommy Lee Jones yelling MULTIBALL and Jim Carrey saying "Don't be a sore loser, Brucey" when you tilt never, ever gets old. The shot geometry on the upper flipper shot to the upper ramp is a little wonky. Some of the shots can be tight although with practice they are makeable. The right flipper tends to heat up during play, making the steep left ramp shot a very tough shot to make. Your flippers need to be rebuilt and in perfect order in this game. Making the center VUK shot with the cannot is very tough and needs to be tweaked. The cabinet art is decent but feels half baked.
This thing is loaded and heavy as shit to move. VUK, upper flipper shots, molded plastic ramps, wireforms, drop targets, standups, top lit lanes, two orbits, a nice set of pop bumpers, player controlled cannon and ball lock in the Batcave. Really the only thing lacking is a spinner. The dots are great and it is de riguer to get a COLORDMD for this title. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck and a great widebody. I will probably never sell mine unless I find a nicer one to grab.
This thing is loaded and heavy as shit to move. VUK, upper flipper shots, molded plastic ramps, wireforms, drop targets, standups, top lit lanes, two orbits, a nice set of pop bumpers, player controlled cannon and ball lock in the Batcave. Really the only thing lacking is a spinner. The dots are great and it is de riguer to get a COLORDMD for this title. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck and a great widebody. I will probably never sell mine unless I find a nicer one to grab.
8.296/10
1 year ago
I bought a lemon but didn’t mind because I learned a lot during the repair process. This is a beautiful machine. I didn’t like too much the back of the playfield being blocked visually. I think it is rated accurately.
Halton Hills, ON
7.474/10
2 years ago
I expected more, i wouldnt pay todays money for one its a decent machine most would enjoy.
7.592/10
3 years ago
I consider this game a "guilty pleasure" for myself. I actually enjoy playing it the times I get the chance to do so, but can't justify purchasing it. The ramps and loops are a lot of fun. Other than the quite lovely Dr. Chase Meridian, the art work is just meh (especially seeing the terrible Robin/Chris O'Donnell & Two-Face / Riddler camp ... not even the "good/fun" type of camp like the 60's Batman).
8.036/10
3 years ago
Bought this game with the intent of cleaning it and flipping it for something I really wanted. This game is highly underrated and is a great game. While I was shopping it out I watched the movie. Movie is sub-par...
Game is great. Maybe because the movie is not the greatest it reflects on the pin?
I really like the Batcave, I like the ramp that comes around the front apron. The sound effects are great.
The bat wing ball shooter is a lot of fun.
We ended up upgrading to LED lights adding a couple spotlights and installing a color DMD. After all of this is installed the game is really that much better. The extra light makes for a better game play. The color DMD is amazing and a necessity. Especially with the DMd games.
Game is great. Maybe because the movie is not the greatest it reflects on the pin?
I really like the Batcave, I like the ramp that comes around the front apron. The sound effects are great.
The bat wing ball shooter is a lot of fun.
We ended up upgrading to LED lights adding a couple spotlights and installing a color DMD. After all of this is installed the game is really that much better. The extra light makes for a better game play. The color DMD is amazing and a necessity. Especially with the DMd games.
8.600/10
3 years ago
Great theme, and yet somehow still underrated. I'm not sure if people haven't heard of it or have yet to play it, but this is a hidden gem.
If you are a Batman fan, this is a "must" own.
If you are a Batman fan, this is a "must" own.
Madrid
København
7.354/10
4 years ago
Vantaa
Great game for the price.
Cabinet art is a slight let down. But that's a minor issue.
More importantly the playfield art is actually good compared to other DE/Sega games.
Make sure to upgrade the backbox speakers to 4" coaxial ones. Easy to do. Best 30$ you can spend. Stock speakers will hurt your ears.
You might also have to do something about those flipper coils (at least to the right one), because you can rarely make the left ramp with the stock ones. And it will be impossible after two games when the coil has warmed a bit. How did this end up in the production like this?
A bit difficult for new and average players. Very narrow shots and ramps.
Cabinet art is a slight let down. But that's a minor issue.
More importantly the playfield art is actually good compared to other DE/Sega games.
Make sure to upgrade the backbox speakers to 4" coaxial ones. Easy to do. Best 30$ you can spend. Stock speakers will hurt your ears.
You might also have to do something about those flipper coils (at least to the right one), because you can rarely make the left ramp with the stock ones. And it will be impossible after two games when the coil has warmed a bit. How did this end up in the production like this?
A bit difficult for new and average players. Very narrow shots and ramps.
7.778/10
5 years ago
Great game, owned it. Got repetitive and maybe mine was a lemon but broke down more then playing it
7.584/10
7 years ago
You know that girl who is exactly what you would expect? This is Batman Forever. I expected a fun, fast paced game with a wonderful theme and this is what I got. I particularly enjoy the wide body and having a young Nicole Kidman on my pin doesn't hurt!
7.836/10
7 years ago
Warrington
Yet again like a lot of SEGA games overlooked and underrated, easily one of the best games to come out of SEGA. Tonnes of shots to make on the playfield with a couple of unique feeling shots in there, if the theme had maybe been Batman Returns this game would get a lot more love.
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