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Demolition Man Pinside Rating
This game received 420 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.806 /10
Demolition Man
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.163
Artwork: 6.909
Sounds/Music: 7.619
Other Aspects: 7.97
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9.368/10
3 years ago
Vienna
Playing Demolition Man with the two handles, standing in full upright position without having to bend over is one of the coolest experiences in pinball gaming. The voices of Sly and Wesley add to this supercool play. To achive "Demolition Time" is quite challenging, but once you get there its lots of fun trying to handle all the balls on the playfield. I love playing this machine.
9.460/10
3 years ago
Xenia, OH
“So much better than the movie!”. Ok, not talking about the book (Is there one?), but the pinball game. My game (owned for over a year) has always played well, not plagued by well known claw mechanism issues or skill shot problems. The right ramp claw shot is always a challenge and the flow is great. Call outs by actual actors and the music is well (90’s!) themed.
This is my go to game when I only have a 1/2 hour or less. The code is not deep, but understandable and achievable. Two basic strategies are the 4 different multi ball levels and/or the modes completion with Demolition Time wizard mode (my favorite and tends to get you the best score).
The triggers are actually very cool and you can get secret jackpots with them if you know what you are doing. Flow is fabulous.
Yeah, my son and I decided to watch the movie- very campy, cheesy, predictable, etc, etc. At least we learned what SAPD meant as well as the sea shells...
This is a wide body game, so it is heavy to move around. Outside the theme, this is easily a top 50 game. Fortunately, it is not, and you can get bargains on them...for now. Go grab one and enjoy it.
This is my go to game when I only have a 1/2 hour or less. The code is not deep, but understandable and achievable. Two basic strategies are the 4 different multi ball levels and/or the modes completion with Demolition Time wizard mode (my favorite and tends to get you the best score).
The triggers are actually very cool and you can get secret jackpots with them if you know what you are doing. Flow is fabulous.
Yeah, my son and I decided to watch the movie- very campy, cheesy, predictable, etc, etc. At least we learned what SAPD meant as well as the sea shells...
This is a wide body game, so it is heavy to move around. Outside the theme, this is easily a top 50 game. Fortunately, it is not, and you can get bargains on them...for now. Go grab one and enjoy it.
9.120/10
3 years ago
Rimini
This game is crazy !!!!!! Explosion of ramps (it took me 6 hours to disassemble and clean it under the ramps) wide game surface, the LED lights are essential to fully enhance it, the possibility of controlling the pinball machines on two guns, the magnetized arm to direct the bets on the ramps .... Truly a very successful pinball machine, I placed it close to the t2 and it looks like the big brother, the graphics are similar, I have many pinball machines and this one will stay with me for a long time, w the 90s..........
Cons: The only bad thing, in that year they made pinball machines like Indiana Jones which has a lot of interactive dmd games and they are super fun, the demolition man doesn't have any games like that and it's a real waste with those guns you could play shooting games that would make Pinball complete
Cons: The only bad thing, in that year they made pinball machines like Indiana Jones which has a lot of interactive dmd games and they are super fun, the demolition man doesn't have any games like that and it's a real waste with those guns you could play shooting games that would make Pinball complete
8.923/10
3 years ago
Hard not to give this pin a straight 10 when you factor the current going rate you can pick up an excellent condition unit in. Pinside needs an average price / rating graph ranking on pinball machines and that would put this one near the top.
7.628/10
3 years ago
Really not a bad game. A great pin to start out with, and one I have strangely been wanting to buy. Ramps feel great and you can really get some good flow going. I enjoy Stallone and Snipes' callouts as well. Art isn't anything special, but when the LED's are done right, it can look pretty good.
Brisbane
7.896/10
3 years ago
This is a really cool pin that only just recently seems to have garnered much recognition.
It is based off a B movie and the artwork leaves something to be desired, but the gameplay, toys, and call outs are all fantastic.
It is based off a B movie and the artwork leaves something to be desired, but the gameplay, toys, and call outs are all fantastic.
8.270/10
3 years ago
Just added this pin and I just can’t stop hitting that start button. This pin is simply a blast to play. The gun handles are really unique and add a highly immersive element to the experience. Something about holding onto the grips and using the thumb buttons to launch the ball and choose your modes is very satisfying. It’s more than just a gimmick, it works great and adds to the fun. The rules are easy to understand, and there is just enough to do. The modes are nicely varied, and there are some other mini modes and hurry ups to achieve. I also like the captive eye and car crash, even tho they are highly risky shots. But where this pin really shines is in the gameplay. Flow, flow, flow. Ramps all day. 3 fantastic Nordman ramps, with terrific placement so that you can really string combos together. The upper flipper shots are excellent. This is a widebody but doesn’t feel like one. It’s fast, fun and engaging. Ball times can be short if you miss a shot or two, it can be punishing. But not unfairly, it feels reasonably hard. My only complaint is with the cab art and especially the translite. The renditions of the actors just doesn’t look great, to me at least. The cab art is sorta bland. It’s ok, but it’s pretty boring. Overall, this is one of the most fun pins around. The swear ROMs add some funny adult callouts too. These are somehow still selling for less than most Bally/WMS pins from the 90s, making this one of the best, most underrated bargains around.
9.600/10
4 years ago
Demo Man has always been in the top list of my favorite games. I love the flow and speed of it. Its one of those games that gives you a workout while playing. Almost every shot leads right into the next perfectly.
Plus being a movie fan, and a big Sly Stallone fan... Its def a keeper for me.
Plus being a movie fan, and a big Sly Stallone fan... Its def a keeper for me.
7.178/10
4 years ago
Wide body pins can seem slow and boring but this one is one of the fastest pins out there. The flow on this pin is unbelievable and fantastic, and hitting shots are approachable with no less than five ramps and habitrails to aim for. The crane is often broken in the wild but when it works, adds a fun and an important part of gameplay. With five different multiballs and game modes, there is plenty to do and each mode is different and cool.
The game is not without a few problems, issues, or gripes. The skill shot does not work with a lot of machines and is difficult to get working. The game is also a STDM drainer. The floating eyeballs never have fluid in them and are too light to hit the stand-up target. The last issue I have is the game is a little boring for me. It seems uninspired and the theme is lost to most people.
I may be one of the few who liked the movie, and the pin it's based on is a great widebody with the pistol grips and incredible flow. But it suffers with uninspired theme, poor use of dot matrix, and bland game play objectives. This machine is a good fit for a larger collection.
The game is not without a few problems, issues, or gripes. The skill shot does not work with a lot of machines and is difficult to get working. The game is also a STDM drainer. The floating eyeballs never have fluid in them and are too light to hit the stand-up target. The last issue I have is the game is a little boring for me. It seems uninspired and the theme is lost to most people.
I may be one of the few who liked the movie, and the pin it's based on is a great widebody with the pistol grips and incredible flow. But it suffers with uninspired theme, poor use of dot matrix, and bland game play objectives. This machine is a good fit for a larger collection.
7.839/10
4 years ago
For a wide body this game has it all. Flow is amazing. Hitting ramp combos very satisfying, especially the skill shot.
The claw is an ok addition to the game. Makes reaching m/balls very easy. Disabled and it adds a new dimension to the game.
The claw is an ok addition to the game. Makes reaching m/balls very easy. Disabled and it adds a new dimension to the game.
7.819/10
5 years ago
Let me get a few things that I hate about this pin out of the way. I don't like the hand triggers, I prefer to use the normal flipper buttons. And I think it has just a horrid backglass, and the cab art is just garbage as well. They reuse Snipes face for the upper cab art and it wasn't a good portrait to begin with. Big faces on cabs and backglasses are BORING to me.
With that out of the way I think it uses the theme of the movie really well. The toy car and eyeball toy are cool. Has a crane that lifts the ball and lets you select the modes. That's a really cool touch and a big crane is in the movie and is important in the movie too! I think the animations for the DMD are really well done, and I like the MB mode where Stallone just grunts and yells everytime you hit a jackpot. I love Stallone, so that sound doesn't get old for me. I think its awesome. I like the playfield layout. Game has a really nice sense of flow. And each mode seems to be done nicely. Game also is really fun to shoot, and I think has really nice replay-ability. I actually think its the artwork that is the main reason why this game isn't so sought after. Could also be the callouts for non Stallone fans, but its just a boring to look at pin, but fun to play. I think if I owned this, I would re-do the cab art and totally replace the translite with a better image.
With that out of the way I think it uses the theme of the movie really well. The toy car and eyeball toy are cool. Has a crane that lifts the ball and lets you select the modes. That's a really cool touch and a big crane is in the movie and is important in the movie too! I think the animations for the DMD are really well done, and I like the MB mode where Stallone just grunts and yells everytime you hit a jackpot. I love Stallone, so that sound doesn't get old for me. I think its awesome. I like the playfield layout. Game has a really nice sense of flow. And each mode seems to be done nicely. Game also is really fun to shoot, and I think has really nice replay-ability. I actually think its the artwork that is the main reason why this game isn't so sought after. Could also be the callouts for non Stallone fans, but its just a boring to look at pin, but fun to play. I think if I owned this, I would re-do the cab art and totally replace the translite with a better image.
8.271/10
5 years ago
Besides the superhighway of ramps to shoot for the things I walked away from liking on this game were the Cryo-Claw and car crash captive ball. I liked the movie ok and probably feel the same way about the game. I'd watch the movie if its playing on the television and I'd buy the game if found at a decent price. . . but I am not going out of my way to seek out and pay a premium for either. Have to remember this is a wide body and these things are heavy!
I may be in the minority but I do not really like the handle style flipper actuators. Just cannot get used to them. . . guess I am just and old school flipper button kind of guy.
I may be in the minority but I do not really like the handle style flipper actuators. Just cannot get used to them. . . guess I am just and old school flipper button kind of guy.
8.524/10
5 years ago
First game I bought when I didn't know a thing about pinball ownership or quality games vs bad games. Got extremely lucky that pinside steered me toward this one as being a great starter. Mine is a huo and has been nearly bulletproof though a lot of usage. Theme wouldn't be my first pick, but man is it fun to play. Flow is near perfect, and plenty to keep you coming back for more. I have a hard time imagining ever selling this game. Novelty of the handles makes it a popular choice for non-regular playing guests as well.
8.080/10
5 years ago
All my reviews are going to follow a simple formula for those reading.
Number of shots to make - Pro's - Con's - Must Have Mods - What To Look For When Buying
Number of shots - 9 - very high
Pro's:
* Hands down the best feature is the gun handles makes for a really fun gaming experience
* Flow of the shots is very impressive and fun to hit
* Toughest shot is the left loop to start a multiball which is how it should be
* Swear roms are fantastic
* Keeping a tab of how many shot combo's made is cool
* Easy to get to at least 1 multiball
Cons:
* The ability to choose "Lock Freeze" each claw
* Animations are a little weak as most display shot combos made
* left side of the playfield with car crash and retina scan a bit redundant
* Average cabinet & backglass but I've seen worse
Must Have Mods: (Note I will not include things like LED's, Color DMD, Invisiglass or Speaker Upgrades unless it's really badly needed)
* Install a GI socket under the scoop on the left
* Add swear roms
* Lights in the gun handle buttons
What To Look For When Buying
* Worn out chrome on the gun handles
* Make sure claw works as it should
* Broken centre ramp is common
* Cars in the car crash easily break
Number of shots to make - Pro's - Con's - Must Have Mods - What To Look For When Buying
Number of shots - 9 - very high
Pro's:
* Hands down the best feature is the gun handles makes for a really fun gaming experience
* Flow of the shots is very impressive and fun to hit
* Toughest shot is the left loop to start a multiball which is how it should be
* Swear roms are fantastic
* Keeping a tab of how many shot combo's made is cool
* Easy to get to at least 1 multiball
Cons:
* The ability to choose "Lock Freeze" each claw
* Animations are a little weak as most display shot combos made
* left side of the playfield with car crash and retina scan a bit redundant
* Average cabinet & backglass but I've seen worse
Must Have Mods: (Note I will not include things like LED's, Color DMD, Invisiglass or Speaker Upgrades unless it's really badly needed)
* Install a GI socket under the scoop on the left
* Add swear roms
* Lights in the gun handle buttons
What To Look For When Buying
* Worn out chrome on the gun handles
* Make sure claw works as it should
* Broken centre ramp is common
* Cars in the car crash easily break
8.118/10
5 years ago
A fun machine with some really atrocious cabinet and backglass art. If you can get past that, it's an absolute hoot to play.
Figured I'd update with some Good, Bad, and Ugly:
The Good:
1. This game flows phenomenal. IMHO, this is the best "flowy" game ever produced, bar none. One caveat: YOU NEED STRONG FLIPPERS. This game will stink without them. If you play on location somewhere and the ball keeps failing to get up the ramps, that's why. With proper flippers, you get into a nice rhythm with this machine, ramp to ramp to ramp. Never played another game like it. Never get tired of it. This game will likely never leave my collection.
2. The Cryo Claw is just cool. Some don't like that it breaks up the flow. I do. Gives you a moment to reset. The novelty factor is great, too. It's an awesome toy. The other toys are kind of cool, too. The sequential hot wheels cars as captive balls, and the squicky floating eyeball for the retina scan. They aren't shots you hit often, but they are nifty toys nonetheless. Toy factor is A+.
3. It's a wide body that doesn't play like a wide body. The orbit is deliberately made standard size.
4. The sound and music is excellent for the era. Yeah, quality isn't up there with today's machines, but compared to contemporaries, it's excellent. Hard to imagine it's a '94 pin. It only ever annoys me if my son leaves it on after starting a game, but before finishing it. The launch waiting music is annoying.
5. There are lots of funny easter eggs in this game, like the exploding cows in the ACMAG mode, or Eat at Joes "big points."
6. The rules, while shallow, are also very fun. You can just play this pin on kinda-sorta autopilot and have a good time. Makes for a great party pin.
7. These things are STEAL in price. I don't think there's anything as cheap as a Demo Man that even comes close.
The Bad:
1. The cabinet is UGLY. U G L Y ugly. Did we really need a naked Sylvester Stallone on there? Somebody apparently thought that was a good idea. I always sandwich this pin between other pins, or a wall, because the cabinet is THAT ugly.
2. The back glass art is bad. Not as ugly as the cabinet, but the three giant heads look weird.
3. While I liked this movie/theme, most people don't. Some don't even know what it is. It's just not a theme most people care about.
The Ugly:
1. Maintenance on this machine is a chore. The overlapping ramps are a major pain to disassemble for cleaning, and then reassemble. You have to really stay on top of your flipper maintenance, too, or the whole gameplay experience is ruined.
2. Did I mention the ugly cabinet and backglass? Thankfully the playfield art itself is pretty decent - not great, but okay... but still, one of Williams/Bally's worst art packages, for sure. OTOH, this is probably why a game that plays as well as Demo Man is so cheap. So it's not ALL bad.
Overall, it's a great starter pin, because it will teach you how to maintain a pin by necessity, it's very cheap, and it's fun. It also has a place in a more experienced collector's lineup because it's such a well-flowing, unique game. I've yet to really play anything else like it. With better art, and a theme people cared about, this would have been in the top 20 games - maybe even top 10 - IMHO. But since it didn't... these things are great bargains.
Figured I'd update with some Good, Bad, and Ugly:
The Good:
1. This game flows phenomenal. IMHO, this is the best "flowy" game ever produced, bar none. One caveat: YOU NEED STRONG FLIPPERS. This game will stink without them. If you play on location somewhere and the ball keeps failing to get up the ramps, that's why. With proper flippers, you get into a nice rhythm with this machine, ramp to ramp to ramp. Never played another game like it. Never get tired of it. This game will likely never leave my collection.
2. The Cryo Claw is just cool. Some don't like that it breaks up the flow. I do. Gives you a moment to reset. The novelty factor is great, too. It's an awesome toy. The other toys are kind of cool, too. The sequential hot wheels cars as captive balls, and the squicky floating eyeball for the retina scan. They aren't shots you hit often, but they are nifty toys nonetheless. Toy factor is A+.
3. It's a wide body that doesn't play like a wide body. The orbit is deliberately made standard size.
4. The sound and music is excellent for the era. Yeah, quality isn't up there with today's machines, but compared to contemporaries, it's excellent. Hard to imagine it's a '94 pin. It only ever annoys me if my son leaves it on after starting a game, but before finishing it. The launch waiting music is annoying.
5. There are lots of funny easter eggs in this game, like the exploding cows in the ACMAG mode, or Eat at Joes "big points."
6. The rules, while shallow, are also very fun. You can just play this pin on kinda-sorta autopilot and have a good time. Makes for a great party pin.
7. These things are STEAL in price. I don't think there's anything as cheap as a Demo Man that even comes close.
The Bad:
1. The cabinet is UGLY. U G L Y ugly. Did we really need a naked Sylvester Stallone on there? Somebody apparently thought that was a good idea. I always sandwich this pin between other pins, or a wall, because the cabinet is THAT ugly.
2. The back glass art is bad. Not as ugly as the cabinet, but the three giant heads look weird.
3. While I liked this movie/theme, most people don't. Some don't even know what it is. It's just not a theme most people care about.
The Ugly:
1. Maintenance on this machine is a chore. The overlapping ramps are a major pain to disassemble for cleaning, and then reassemble. You have to really stay on top of your flipper maintenance, too, or the whole gameplay experience is ruined.
2. Did I mention the ugly cabinet and backglass? Thankfully the playfield art itself is pretty decent - not great, but okay... but still, one of Williams/Bally's worst art packages, for sure. OTOH, this is probably why a game that plays as well as Demo Man is so cheap. So it's not ALL bad.
Overall, it's a great starter pin, because it will teach you how to maintain a pin by necessity, it's very cheap, and it's fun. It also has a place in a more experienced collector's lineup because it's such a well-flowing, unique game. I've yet to really play anything else like it. With better art, and a theme people cared about, this would have been in the top 20 games - maybe even top 10 - IMHO. But since it didn't... these things are great bargains.
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