Williams
Cyclone Pinside Rating
This game received 265 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.596 /10
Cyclone
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.693
Artwork: 7.676
Sounds/Music: 6.746
Other Aspects: 7.643
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4.459/10
4 years ago
Naperville, IL
Kind of ho-hum early Python Angelo machine. Some unique features such as the ferris wheel in back left corner give the game a little bit of fun. And the playfield artwork does warrant stopping play for a while to explore in detail. But the game it's self lacks the kind of splashy panache that would be the hallmark of later Python games. I'll give it some credit. It's not a terrible game but nor is it terribly compelling.
7.705/10
4 years ago
Saint-pierre
Not a bad pinball for sure but overated. This gets the best rank in my collection, it's also the one that cost me the most and I barely play it... Not a keeper I guess.
EDIT : Once restored and played a lot... I love it ! Fun and addictive. It will never leave my small collection
EDIT : Once restored and played a lot... I love it ! Fun and addictive. It will never leave my small collection
9.460/10
5 years ago
Cyclone is a really fun game!
The layout is fairly basic, but it works really well. Waiting for the ball to ride the Ferris Wheel can get a little cumbersome at times, but that's really my only complaint. No multi ball in this game, but it doesn't really hurt it either in my opinion. Nailing that Comet ramp over and over for the "Million" shot, or the Cyclone ramp 3 times for the Gate Bonus (Jackpot) in a certain amount of time is the main goal. I also like the skill shot in this game.
What really attracts me to this game is the music/sounds and the art. It's really a work of art, with such detail given to the individual people on the playfield. The music is catchy and fits the theme well, and the lights/flashers work great in this game.
This is definitely a game worth playing for a bit. It can get old since there aren't a ton of things to shoot for, but it is a really fun game to play a few games of from time to time.
The layout is fairly basic, but it works really well. Waiting for the ball to ride the Ferris Wheel can get a little cumbersome at times, but that's really my only complaint. No multi ball in this game, but it doesn't really hurt it either in my opinion. Nailing that Comet ramp over and over for the "Million" shot, or the Cyclone ramp 3 times for the Gate Bonus (Jackpot) in a certain amount of time is the main goal. I also like the skill shot in this game.
What really attracts me to this game is the music/sounds and the art. It's really a work of art, with such detail given to the individual people on the playfield. The music is catchy and fits the theme well, and the lights/flashers work great in this game.
This is definitely a game worth playing for a bit. It can get old since there aren't a ton of things to shoot for, but it is a really fun game to play a few games of from time to time.
10.000/10
6 years ago
This is the game that attracted me to pinball. Very fun and a true piece of nostalgic art with the Regans in the back glass. No other single ball game is this much fun to play. Very nice to have game prompt you to make different shots.
Calgary, AB
7.366/10
6 years ago
I put this one as a middle of the road machine. Easy to get a replay on it, so that helps a lot when you are playing it out somewhere. I seem to be able to put a quarter in this and play for 20 minutes on a regular basis. That being said, there is nothing super flashy about it. Has a ramp, has extra balls, has some mini games in it that are fun once you figure out what you are to do. I still play it when I see it, so it is worth a try!
7.577/10
6 years ago
Tons of shots to make ..and the jackpot carries over from game to game ...only issue is that there no multi ball,.. so it does not have that extra 3rd ball witch would make this game an eight . as a home game you may get board with it ...great trophy if you where a kid in the 80s .. when I hear the calls outs if feel like I'm 5 years old ...and at its current price it's a steal ...bound to go up in value over time ... looks really nice with the leds
7.704/10
6 years ago
Köln
Cyclone is a dastardly game. The game basically consists of lots of timed shots. Shoot the comet five times in a row before it times out, shoot the cyclone 3 times, shoot the ferris wheel, etc. Then get double scores with the thru lanes which also times out. So you’re always under time pressure to make your next shot and if you’re a bit off you discover how mean and nasty those outlanes are !
Cyclone has a truly great layout. It is an excellent fan layout without being forced to put the pop bumpers in the back right corner like many other fans, but has them front and center in front of the lanes so they keep the ball action lively.
For points the most important shots are repeatedly hitting the Comet or Cyclone ramps. The million shot on the Comet gets even more exciting if you can complete all the thru-lanes for double scoring and then make the 5 consecutive Comet ramp shots in the seconds remaining to get 2 Mio. The Cyclone needs only 3 shots to get the gate bonus, but the ball is returned to the opposite flipper so you need to transfer which is not always easy.
The ferris wheel – this is such a cool toy and very satisfying to shoot for – doesn’t yield many points – just maybe if the points have built up (from the pop bumpers) and you have double score active. Cyclone has an excellent skill shot – one of the best – all about pulling the shooter rod just the right distance back – five holes in succession, try to hit the middle one. The sinkhole at Dracula’s house (shot right in the middle of the playfield behind the drop target) is fun to shoot, but the rotating spinner on the backglass (a great innovation) gives such low point values there’s not much point – usually one of the first 3-4 hits to the house yields an extra ball so this is the only reason to go for this target – but if you miss, the outlane can be the punishment. The bonus multiplier scoop on the left side is fun to shoot (3 or 4 hits gets you a replay), but at least on my game you’re never sure where the ball shoots out – sometimes I can deflect it with the left flipper and sometimes not (reminds me a bit of Whitewater – also a mean scoop).
Sometimes I think Cyclone would have profited by a multiball mode. This along with the two ramp bonuses would have made this a really great game. But the great layout, the great light show and the number of satisfying shots still makes this a pretty darn good game.
Cyclone has a truly great layout. It is an excellent fan layout without being forced to put the pop bumpers in the back right corner like many other fans, but has them front and center in front of the lanes so they keep the ball action lively.
For points the most important shots are repeatedly hitting the Comet or Cyclone ramps. The million shot on the Comet gets even more exciting if you can complete all the thru-lanes for double scoring and then make the 5 consecutive Comet ramp shots in the seconds remaining to get 2 Mio. The Cyclone needs only 3 shots to get the gate bonus, but the ball is returned to the opposite flipper so you need to transfer which is not always easy.
The ferris wheel – this is such a cool toy and very satisfying to shoot for – doesn’t yield many points – just maybe if the points have built up (from the pop bumpers) and you have double score active. Cyclone has an excellent skill shot – one of the best – all about pulling the shooter rod just the right distance back – five holes in succession, try to hit the middle one. The sinkhole at Dracula’s house (shot right in the middle of the playfield behind the drop target) is fun to shoot, but the rotating spinner on the backglass (a great innovation) gives such low point values there’s not much point – usually one of the first 3-4 hits to the house yields an extra ball so this is the only reason to go for this target – but if you miss, the outlane can be the punishment. The bonus multiplier scoop on the left side is fun to shoot (3 or 4 hits gets you a replay), but at least on my game you’re never sure where the ball shoots out – sometimes I can deflect it with the left flipper and sometimes not (reminds me a bit of Whitewater – also a mean scoop).
Sometimes I think Cyclone would have profited by a multiball mode. This along with the two ramp bonuses would have made this a really great game. But the great layout, the great light show and the number of satisfying shots still makes this a pretty darn good game.
8.548/10
6 years ago
One of my favorites. Growing up in the 80's I played this non-stop across the street from my house at Armondo's pizza. This game never got old. Esp for 1988 it was a fun game, great great artwork on the cabinet, backglass and playfield. A true classic and in my top 10.
I know people tend to bash Cyclone for limited shots but you have to put these older games in perspective of the era they were made... In the 80's this thing was amazing and certainly captivated my attention on a daily basis.. which is exactly what the designers intended! Many quarters were dropped into this game when I was a kid.. Update to a tasteful LED upgrade and this machine POPS. I can look at the backglass all night - its a work of art.
I know people tend to bash Cyclone for limited shots but you have to put these older games in perspective of the era they were made... In the 80's this thing was amazing and certainly captivated my attention on a daily basis.. which is exactly what the designers intended! Many quarters were dropped into this game when I was a kid.. Update to a tasteful LED upgrade and this machine POPS. I can look at the backglass all night - its a work of art.
Adelaide Hills
6.288/10
7 years ago
A decent entry into system 11 pins. Fun for beginners, but loses its appeal as you better. A great location pin to play a few games on. Art/theme are solid, and the gimmicks are great for the era.
8.295/10
7 years ago
Pretty well everything I look for in a pinball game this is it. From the theme/artwork to the funny sounds 'you with the face' and the 'ride the ferris wheel '..it's challenging and simply1 of the best pins I recall playing. It is 1 game that I hope to have in my collection..very addictive
Buenos Aires
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