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Spirit Pinside Rating
This game received 54 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.709 /10
Spirit
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.691
Artwork: 8.319
Sounds/Music: 6.107
Other Aspects: 7.753
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7.995/10
11 months ago
Warren, PA
I personally think this is a beautiful machine and I love the widebody design. Backglass is gorgeous and I’d love to own one. Unfortunately, the prices are so out of whack that I never could, but I’ll always like this game.
Oberottmarshausen
8.686/10
2 years ago
I really enjoyed the little time I had to be able to play this game.
I would rank this as my second favorite System 80 game, with Black Hole taking the lead by a slim margin.
The layout of the lower playfield is awesome. Having the inlanes be an actual shot is awesome, and the ability to save yourself on outlane drains is also fun, albeit a bit too easy.
There are a lot of flippers but they each have their own shots and feel like they have a purpose. Unlike a lot of extra flippers during this time.
It is a shame they made so few of this title. I personally could never justify that price, but it is amazing, those System 80 wide body games have so much charm and I could easily see why other people would be willing to pay a lot given they have a large collection.
I would rank this as my second favorite System 80 game, with Black Hole taking the lead by a slim margin.
The layout of the lower playfield is awesome. Having the inlanes be an actual shot is awesome, and the ability to save yourself on outlane drains is also fun, albeit a bit too easy.
There are a lot of flippers but they each have their own shots and feel like they have a purpose. Unlike a lot of extra flippers during this time.
It is a shame they made so few of this title. I personally could never justify that price, but it is amazing, those System 80 wide body games have so much charm and I could easily see why other people would be willing to pay a lot given they have a large collection.
7.208/10
3 years ago
This is a rare game with gorgeous artwork. As a result, they cost a ton for a pin of the era. Is it worth it? For me, I would have to say no...although it is an incredibly cool game. I just think of the other pins you could get for $7500. If you ever have a chance to play it, however, jump on it because you may never have another opportunity.
7.160/10
4 years ago
First a minor disclaimer. I've only ever played Spirit for 30 minutes. And it was just 2 games. But, it was two LONG, LONG games. I do hope to play spirit more in the future. And if my thoughts change. I will edit this review. I don't think they will...
What I like about this machine.
The backglass is amazing, love that swirling lights on it. The cab also is a cool looking cab and also remember this time and era.So this cab really does further stand out when you take that into consideration as well, and the playfrield art is good as well. It further ties and connects all the art from cabinet, playfield and backglass together. Just really well themed.
The layout is an interesting and unique one. Lots of flippers, and you got an upper playfield. Also, really like the ramp that can raise as well. Game is a widebody. And it has a lot going on.
However, because of all the areas. I feel your really just try to get the ball into position. Then with that areas flipper you hit the one or two shots you can with that flipper. Not a whole lot of variety in what you can shoot for. Each flipper only has a few choices. Just how I felt.
I won't lie and profess I really understand the rules. They're seem okay and get the job done. Its an early 80s solid state. So basic rules and they hold up.
Game is decent enough fun to shoot as well...
But, what I don't like about this pin. Its really hard to drain out of this one. You get the extra flippers on each outlane powered by their own buttons. Because of this I was able to save my ball quite often. You really almost don't have to worry about the side to side motion on this game. Because, if it goes into the outlanes, you probably can save it.
With that being said, there is a lot of side to side from the slings, and it really slows the game down. Just really slow. Sometimes I waited 20-30 seconds just to get my flipper on it. Again, no real danger. Just a lot of waiting.
I like this game. I do. But, I think its lastability isn't the greatest. I know I'd get bored of it after 1-2 plays tops... It looks amazing. I like the sounds on it. But, it really just isn't the most exciting game to play. Would I want one in my collection. Not at the current prices for it.
My thoughts are. If I find it in the wild. I'll play on it. But, if there is a line or a wait. I'll hope on a different pin.
What I like about this machine.
The backglass is amazing, love that swirling lights on it. The cab also is a cool looking cab and also remember this time and era.So this cab really does further stand out when you take that into consideration as well, and the playfrield art is good as well. It further ties and connects all the art from cabinet, playfield and backglass together. Just really well themed.
The layout is an interesting and unique one. Lots of flippers, and you got an upper playfield. Also, really like the ramp that can raise as well. Game is a widebody. And it has a lot going on.
However, because of all the areas. I feel your really just try to get the ball into position. Then with that areas flipper you hit the one or two shots you can with that flipper. Not a whole lot of variety in what you can shoot for. Each flipper only has a few choices. Just how I felt.
I won't lie and profess I really understand the rules. They're seem okay and get the job done. Its an early 80s solid state. So basic rules and they hold up.
Game is decent enough fun to shoot as well...
But, what I don't like about this pin. Its really hard to drain out of this one. You get the extra flippers on each outlane powered by their own buttons. Because of this I was able to save my ball quite often. You really almost don't have to worry about the side to side motion on this game. Because, if it goes into the outlanes, you probably can save it.
With that being said, there is a lot of side to side from the slings, and it really slows the game down. Just really slow. Sometimes I waited 20-30 seconds just to get my flipper on it. Again, no real danger. Just a lot of waiting.
I like this game. I do. But, I think its lastability isn't the greatest. I know I'd get bored of it after 1-2 plays tops... It looks amazing. I like the sounds on it. But, it really just isn't the most exciting game to play. Would I want one in my collection. Not at the current prices for it.
My thoughts are. If I find it in the wild. I'll play on it. But, if there is a line or a wait. I'll hope on a different pin.
7.745/10
4 years ago
First thing that catches your attention about this game is the backglass -- Beautiful!
Gameplay is good. Drop targets, an upper playfield, extra outlane flippers (if you can activate them!), mini-orbit. . . . definitely takes some time playing to get a feel for shots and goals. To me the game did play on the slow side and it took a perfect shot to reach the upper playfield. Flippers felt a bit soft on my example.
Very happy to get to play this unusual game, not sure I would chase one down to own for the values they seem to bring but I'd gladly put more plays on one!
Gameplay is good. Drop targets, an upper playfield, extra outlane flippers (if you can activate them!), mini-orbit. . . . definitely takes some time playing to get a feel for shots and goals. To me the game did play on the slow side and it took a perfect shot to reach the upper playfield. Flippers felt a bit soft on my example.
Very happy to get to play this unusual game, not sure I would chase one down to own for the values they seem to bring but I'd gladly put more plays on one!
Liverpool
8.794/10
5 years ago
Spirit is amazing in every way shape and fashion. Some of the best artwork ever. Gameplay makes for a very replayable game. Love it, never pass up a chance to play one.
Magione
8.419/10
8 years ago
My father had this in our basement since I was a kid, until I was ~14 it was the only machine I'd ever played, and my time on it still eclipses all other games I own by an order of magnitude. It's also still my favorite of the lot, and I'm not sure if there's any game out there I'd be willing to trade it for, even plus cash. It's really that good. Excellent sound effects, especially the background, excellent not-wide-open layout, cool outlanes. My only complaint is that there's nothing to do in multiball.
Villejuif
8.041/10
9 years ago
2nd best sys80 made after Black Hole (I'm not a HH fan).
The game has something like 19 shots in it. I think it's the most I've ever recorded.
Backglass is second to none, and the bass coming out of the stock speakers is crushing and feels good.
Plays very well, and you keep coming back for more.
I'd love to have one in my collection if I could hold 20, it would make the "top 20 1980's machines"...
-mof
The game has something like 19 shots in it. I think it's the most I've ever recorded.
Backglass is second to none, and the bass coming out of the stock speakers is crushing and feels good.
Plays very well, and you keep coming back for more.
I'd love to have one in my collection if I could hold 20, it would make the "top 20 1980's machines"...
-mof
7.976/10
13 years ago
I was very surprised by this machine. 6 flippers! a very unique design. A rare find. A slow playing game with a playfield way before it's time.
I'm not one who really likes many games made before 1991 but this is an exception. A pinball players pinball machine. This machine gives you a great feeling just walking up to it.
I'm not one who really likes many games made before 1991 but this is an exception. A pinball players pinball machine. This machine gives you a great feeling just walking up to it.
Nailsea
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