Buellxb12r's ratings

Pinsider Buellxb12r has rated 17 machines.

This page shows all all these ratings, and forms Buellxb12r's personal top 17.


Rating comments

Buellxb12r has written 12 rating comments:


9.040/10
1 year ago
There's not much to say that hasn't already been said about this machine.... It's an absolute blast to play and a must own in your lineup.

I purchased mine from someone when prices were outrageous and overpaid, but I'm so glad I did because it's worth every penny and then some.

It's very challenging and Stern keeps updating the code to make it better and better. It's also really well built, I haven't had a single issue with mine and there's so much going on in the machine that I'm surprised it keeps up with the abuse.
8.556/10
1 year ago
I originally placed a deposit for a preorder for this machine. Once I saw gameplay and features presented online, I wasn't impressed. So I canceled my preorder and got my deposit back due to the price point.

A couple months later I went to the York Pinball show and played it on site. I immediately regretted not keeping my preorder slot. I ended up purchasing one immediately. I have been enjoying it ever since.

There is simply something "fun" about this machine and it keeps bringing me back. The lighting, colors, shots being smooth and the fact that it's easy to follow the rules all add up to something fantastic. I love it as an amateur pinball player, I don't see it as being too easy. Heck, I've never made it to the wizard modes yet. Guests that come over immediately go to Toy Story every single time.

It's a much better machine than I originally gave it credit for and it won't be leaving the lineup anytime soon.
8.176/10
4 years ago
I've played this at a lot of different arcades while I've been on travel for work and no matter what games they have in their lineup, if they have a Deadpool, I always spend money on a few plays because I enjoy it so much.

The artwork looks great, the gameplay always feels smooth, the voice and on screen animations always make me laugh. As far as lastability, I have put in a good but of time and haven't gotten bored of it yet. Hope to add it to my collection sometime.
9.284/10
4 years ago
Recently purchased an LE from a private seller and I've put a lot of time into it. I truly love the game, the shots, the feel, the gimmicks, and of course the screen animations. As far as gameplay, I don't really see any faults. Each guest I've had over to play doesn't seem to want to quit playing this particular machine in my lineup.

The only faults I have ran into are actual problems with the machine, meaning things I've either had to fix, or the machine freezing up while playing. I had to fix the autoplunger, a couple switches, and it has frozen up on me while playing a handful of times.

Researching the forums, it seems that it has had it's fair share of build faults from Jersey Jack. But that hasn't swayed me in any negative direction from buying another Jersey Jack.

Jersey Jack games are slowly becoming my favorite pins to play, they truly incorporate a lot of the theme into the game and make the lastability seem almost endless.
8.840/10
4 years ago
Played the Williams original and own this one now. I'm not going to compare the differences between the two, simply base my rating on this remake. The shots are very fun, fast paced, and the toys are great. Out of all the pinball machines I've played and owned, this will most likely always be in my top 5 favorite. The humor, the simple learning the rules, and general fun is what tangle me up in this game. I've always been a huge fan of machines with shaker motors, so that adds a bit of icing on the cake. Could the lighting be better? Sure, but I have pin stadium in it, so that solves that issue.

Really can't go wrong with MMR.
9.320/10
4 years ago
I bought a brand new premium recently and I truly love it. Most recent pinball differences from a pro to a premium aren't too dramatic. But I would never own a pro version of Ghostbusters. The premium simply has so much more going on, extra ramps, video effects (ecto goggles), etc.

The only gripe I have is what everyone else seems to have, the game code not being updated for consistency. It's a real shame that there are several code errors, because if it worked as it should on a scoring level, it would be a top 10 contender for sure. I keep dreaming that Stern will actually get the code done one day, it's simply unacceptable the way they have treated this great pin.
8.064/10
4 years ago
I've played this pinball at a lot of different locations and I truly have tried to get into it. I've focused on the rules, the gimmicks, the artwork, and just simply can't find the fun factor. All the top 10 games on pinside that I've had the opportunity to play have all lived up to their expectations for me except for this one.

I love Metallica and I love the theme, but the actual gameplay just doesn't get me hooked. I really don't understand why this is ranked so high. I'm not saying it's a terrible pin, but there's so many others that deserve the spot in the top 10 that this one takes.
8.476/10
4 years ago
Hands down this is a truly fun game and I can see why it's rated #1. I played this in Pittsburgh while on travel for work and couldn't stop playing. The way the castle interacts getting destroyed and the draw bridge opening with the gate, the bashing through the wall of the castle... I could go on with all the little gimmicks. It's simply fun and entertaining to watch.
9.180/10
4 years ago
Had the opportunity to play this a lot when I was on travel for work in Georgia. From the very first game I was hooked. The design, the different rule sets for all the different characters, it all meshed very well.

I immediately added this to my wish list and hope to have it in my home very soon.
7.852/10
5 years ago
Just purchased this NIB last week. Great machine with the Cleland sound MOD. It's so much better without the fake voice acting that comes stock. Very fun machine to play, great rule set, replayability and beautiful lighting.
8.269/10
5 years ago
This machine truly is a lot of fun. I found myself playing over and over without the self control to stop lol.

My favorites: The shaker motor, the magnets, the scoops, and the ramps.

My dislikes: The sound could use some work, and the light flashing is way too extreme. I have to actually look away sometimes during certain "show" portions of the game, or I get sick from the unnecessary amount of strobe light flashing.
6.554/10
5 years ago
Fun to play, the upper playfield is a nice addition that you don't find often in many games. I really enjoy playing it and trying to cross the bridge to obtain the treasure.

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