GNStevens's ratings

Pinsider GNStevens has rated 18 machines.

This page shows all all these ratings, and forms GNStevens's personal top 18.


Rating comments

GNStevens has written 10 rating comments:


9.360/10
8 months ago
For its era, TOTAN has a lot to offer. Many of the features are original to the game, and make for a unique playing experience. The color scheme is bright, although the artwork is a bit busy. At least it's an original concept, and not another licensed game. Playfield layout is exceptional, with my one irk being that it isn't too easy to access the pop bumpers. The loops and ramps more than compensate for it, though. It's one of the best, if not THE best, wpc games out there. The price point is up there, but it plays more fluidly than a lot of the new machines. One of my all-time favorites, hands down!
8.376/10
1 year ago
I have an HUO Shadow with the Aurich backglass and color dmd. The Baldwin backglass is too much for me. Cabinet and playfield artwork are really nicely art deco. I do wish there were a little more visibility around the battlefield area, so that you can time your orbit to third flipper shot better. It can be very fast!
The scenes are fun, but a couple of them are pretty similar target-wise. Phurba video mode is challenging and fun. I'd say I have a really good game every third or fourth time. It can be a ball drain sometimes, as it really can get fast. All in all, I love it!
8.227/10
3 years ago
I've owned a couple Firepowers. The sound effects intensify as the game progresses, which is cool for it's vintage. The overall theme just screams classic 80s arcade. Has a nostalgic feel to it. Hard to find with both a good backglass and playfield. My current one has a bit of flaking, but it was priced right. Overall, not a highly complicated game. Plays well, and looks great!
9.176/10
3 years ago
Very entertaining! Fast-paced, great sounds, ridiculous goofy animations! Build quality is very nice, as well. A lot of thought went into the design, and it shows!
8.194/10
3 years ago
Wish I would have kept it.. If only I could go back in time..
2.711/10
3 years ago
Not a particularly good effort. Gameplay falls flat, theme bleh, sound bleh. No slingshots, just triangular soft bumpers. I bought one, and felt ripped off immediately. Sold for a loss to get rid of it.
8.400/10
3 years ago
Classic 80's! Upper playfield shots can be tricky, thus making for a challenge getting the multipliers. Great sound effects and speech, music a bit repetitive (not as bad as Comet, though). I love hitting the ramps over and over. Well balanced game!
9.368/10
3 years ago
I've played at least a thousand games on my FunHouse. It's fast, has deep rules for being 30 years old, and a great light show! Looks even better with LEDs!
8.604/10
3 years ago
Very entertaining! Makes me want a pint of pilsner every time I see the artwork!
7.613/10
3 years ago
My family had one back in the 90's. It got played, and repaired, quite a bit. The color scheme is atrocious, yet draws you in somehow. For a widebody, there isn't a bunch of dead space. Features are pretty evenly distributed. Love the roll-under targets, especially with the 5x multiplier. Side troughs are pretty dangerous, as they seem a tad wider than standard. Can be relaxing one game, and pandemonium the next. Found one with the amalgamated cabinet last year and had to have it. Replaced MPU and driver with top quality Kohout boards. Plays great!

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