hank527's ratings
Pinsider hank527 has rated 253 machines.
This page shows all all these ratings, and forms hank527's personal top 253.
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9.180/10
1 year ago
Monster Bash (Limited Edition) Chicago Gaming Co., 2018
Pretty shallow shots, though I love playing it over and over
6.921/10
1 year ago
Cactus Canyon (Remake - LE) Chicago Gaming Co., 2021
Game is just super boring after awhile.
8.760/10
2 years ago
Rush (LE) Stern, 2022
First ten games I found I was disappointed. Now a week later, I’m loving the game. There needs to be code improvements for sure. Though the game comes together quite well.
Update after some code updates this game is an A. Should be a top 20.
Update after some code updates this game is an A. Should be a top 20.
8.720/10
2 years ago
The Mandalorian (Premium) Stern, 2021
The more I play, the better it gets. I must say this game starts mediocre for the first 5 or so games. Then it gets fun. You start to understand what is going on. Then you learn about the foundry. I’m so happy Brian Eddy came back.
6.243/10
2 years ago
Ultraman (Collectors Edition) Spooky Pinball, 2021
Oh boy. It’s unique. Code is very bland. I’m hoping it gets better.
The latches to secure the lock bar are placed wrong. It’s such a miss. The shots are very okay. Artwork is awesome.
The latches to secure the lock bar are placed wrong. It’s such a miss. The shots are very okay. Artwork is awesome.
6.957/10
5 years ago
Munsters (Limited Edition) Stern, 2019
I just hate the mini PF. Plus the big Lilly target is way too easy. I want to like this game. I hope I get into it soon or it will be for sale soon.
9.800/10
6 years ago
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium) Stern, 2018
Stern best by far. There's more to come as far as a Run to the Hills mode etc and this game kicks serious ass.
2.256/10
6 years ago
Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro) Stern, 2017
Code 0.65 is horrible code 0.72 is horrible as well. 0.80 code still stinks.
They took Aerosmith rules and code and copied it to this game. The issue is Aerosmith code worked because of the music. No one wants to hear people recreating the audio via lousy dialog recreation.
I bought this one and currently regret it.
My advice is to avoid it at all costs.
Updated on 0.85. This game just fails on all cylinders for me. If you look at my other ratings they are all pretty solid as I usually find something to like in any game, but this particular game I just hate. I think its the code, but it feels stale and boring.
They took Aerosmith rules and code and copied it to this game. The issue is Aerosmith code worked because of the music. No one wants to hear people recreating the audio via lousy dialog recreation.
I bought this one and currently regret it.
My advice is to avoid it at all costs.
Updated on 0.85. This game just fails on all cylinders for me. If you look at my other ratings they are all pretty solid as I usually find something to like in any game, but this particular game I just hate. I think its the code, but it feels stale and boring.
9.060/10
6 years ago
Total Nuclear Annihilation Spooky Pinball, 2017
TNA is retro meets new and it's a first of its kind.
7.603/10
7 years ago
Dialed In Jersey Jack, 2017
Had to pay at least 20 games to warm up to the game and theme. When it's Dialed In it shoots phenomenal. Code is great. Top 5 pinball for sure. Would be 1 if theme and callous were better.
8.940/10
7 years ago
The Big Lebowski Dutch Pinball, 2016
This game is like a Bally Williams on steroids. The theme is fantastic and the toys are awesome. Wish the music from the film would have made it with vocals.
8.420/10
8 years ago
Game of Thrones (Premium) Stern, 2015
Love the rules. I've been playing daily for months.
8.980/10
9 years ago
America's Most Haunted Spooky Pinball, 2014
look, this gets better ratings in regards to my expectations. Its a small company that made a tremendously fun to play game. I like the voices and after about 15 hours my rating is a solid 9. I do wish some of the little issues would get fixed, but I'm sure they will be ironed out as more people get the game.
8.051/10
10 years ago
Mustang (Pro) Stern, 2014
On code V 1.01
I'm liking this game a lot. It can be brutally fast and shoots a bit different. the loop shots are great for practicing catching and other skills. So far, my opinion is that Mustang is a great pin to hone your skills.
Lighting is incredible. Game is a solid B or B+. Code may push it to A-, but it is lacking a true "toy" to make it a solid A game
I'm liking this game a lot. It can be brutally fast and shoots a bit different. the loop shots are great for practicing catching and other skills. So far, my opinion is that Mustang is a great pin to hone your skills.
Lighting is incredible. Game is a solid B or B+. Code may push it to A-, but it is lacking a true "toy" to make it a solid A game
9.660/10
10 years ago
Star Trek (Premium) Stern, 2013
Great out of the box and only going to get better
9.260/10
11 years ago
Metallica (Premium) Stern, 2013
Code is early and my high ratings are based on the fact that this is the "best" early code from Stern we have seen in awhile. I did rate the rules and scoring 3 out of 6 because its not there yet and fun 4 out 6 because everything else about this machine rocks
8.920/10
11 years ago
Metallica (Pro) Stern, 2013
Meh Recycled everything that works well on this one :)
6.784/10
11 years ago
Wizard of Oz Jersey Jack, 2013
Played this several times and I think it has potential to be better with code. I do agree though that the shot layout is lacking and the flow is slow. I hope JJP learns from this and does a much better job with the Hobbit. I love the look and build quality. Artwork, Backglass and cabinet all get 5 out of 5.
7.064/10
11 years ago
The Avengers (LE) Stern, 2012
So far so good. Have a LE and love the gameplay. its different than anything else I've ever played. Code is V 1.2 and is already very deep.
Cons: Plastics feel cheap and ball gets stuck under Hulk's arms quite a bit
Cons: Plastics feel cheap and ball gets stuck under Hulk's arms quite a bit
5.824/10
12 years ago
Rock Encore Gottlieb, 1986
game is very poor. It takes 10 seconds for the ball to even come out. The cheesey countdown till you get ball 1 kills the game for me. Shots are alright.
8.400/10
12 years ago
Sinbad Gottlieb, 1978
This game is just unique. It is very difficult to master and quite addictive. If you play it spend at least 3 games on it and you'll start to love it
6.637/10
12 years ago
Black Belt Bally, 1986
I like the inverted flipper for the ramp shot. The machine plays pretty well and the flipper makes it different.
8.740/10
12 years ago
Goldeneye Sega, 1996
After playing a dialed in restored Goldeneye I can say this game is way underrated. It deserves top 50. I do not like most Sega games though this is by far the exception! Fun as hell with great flow and a boat load of toys and gagets. Pop up ramp, moving satellite, moving ramp flap, 3 full ramps with exits to locks and other stuff. WOW!!!!
8.556/10
12 years ago
X-Men (LE) Stern, 2012
V 1.3 This is now a B- game. Still needs more code changes to make it more fun
8.764/10
12 years ago
The Sopranos Stern, 2005
dig the toys though this game is really stop and go. I like the boat and safe as I think they are neat.
Set up right this game is awesome. On location the safe is usually broken or half works. If you play a nice one set up steep this thing actually flows
Set up right this game is awesome. On location the safe is usually broken or half works. If you play a nice one set up steep this thing actually flows
7.962/10
12 years ago
Batman (The Dark Knight) Stern, 2008
Fun game. Plays like a lot of Gomez titles though I love the Crane
6.867/10
12 years ago
Indiana Jones Stern, 2008
The Arc opening is cool. I played 1 game and got over 100 million and played for 20 + minutes. the game is fun though I cannot see this one being in a home collection of a few games as it seemed to have a lot of stop and go.
7.009/10
12 years ago
Genesis Gottlieb, 1986
This game is cheesey and it somehow grows on you. Lots to do to construct your robot. The ramps and translite are horrible looking and make me want to own it
8.055/10
12 years ago
Black Hole Gottlieb, 1981
Getting a multi ball is quite a challenge. In its time this game was awesome. Its still a very fun pin the lower left drain and pop pumber make it very hard to cradle on the left flipper which is quite strange.
7.689/10
12 years ago
Transformers (LE) Stern, 2011
Great game. The shot call outs really force you to make your shot and become a more skilled player
This is by far the deepest game ever. I played and finally got to Optimus prime completing all of the autobots and then I got some super jackpots and it wanted me to defeat all the decepticons. My game was already approaching 30 minutes and it seems like I'd need another 20 minutes to beat the other side then who knows how to get to "The Battle Of Cybertron"
Anyone giving this game a rating of less than 7.5 is wrong. This is definitely a top 20 game and people are purposely slamming it to pull it down
This is by far the deepest game ever. I played and finally got to Optimus prime completing all of the autobots and then I got some super jackpots and it wanted me to defeat all the decepticons. My game was already approaching 30 minutes and it seems like I'd need another 20 minutes to beat the other side then who knows how to get to "The Battle Of Cybertron"
Anyone giving this game a rating of less than 7.5 is wrong. This is definitely a top 20 game and people are purposely slamming it to pull it down
9.720/10
12 years ago
TRON: Legacy (LE) Stern, 2011
Played both and the LE is a better game. It does not deserve to be #1 on Pinside. Its Top 5 for sure MM, TZ are better games IMO. Only flaw on this game is the chrome Stern used on these games is poor quality
Tron is a glorified Funhouse with DMD and a neat spinning disc. If you like Funhouse then I would think you would love Tron
I must second the statement "Just one more game" the game is so random at times that you can have a killer 20 minute game and then play again and be done within a couple of minutes. There are several days were I play Tron and then "Just one more game" it until I get my 10 plus minute game.
Tron is a glorified Funhouse with DMD and a neat spinning disc. If you like Funhouse then I would think you would love Tron
I must second the statement "Just one more game" the game is so random at times that you can have a killer 20 minute game and then play again and be done within a couple of minutes. There are several days were I play Tron and then "Just one more game" it until I get my 10 plus minute game.
9.560/10
12 years ago
AC/DC (Premium) Stern, 2012
Look. This game is fantastic maybe not #1 fantastic or maybe it is. You people rating this below a 7 really need to get it in check. This pin is fast and fun and rightfully deserves a top 10. It is simply amazing all around. I rated 10.0 as I do not think I could ask for anything else in a game. I have AFM, TZ, Tron. I plan on re rating in about 3 months when games typically become a bit stale and after WOZ.
For anyone rating this below a 7 please tell me which games are that much better than this.
For anyone rating this below a 7 please tell me which games are that much better than this.
8.620/10
12 years ago
Mystery Castle Alvin G. & Co, 1993
Great horror title. Nice flow and amazing sound. Light show is top notch. Only real complaint is the original flippers are a bit clunky and the wood the paint is flaky. This should rightfully be in the top 50.
6.476/10
12 years ago
Hurricane Williams, 1991
Prefer Cyclone as this is clearly a rehash of that one. The shots are simple except the dunk the dummy which can result in a drain. Would not own it though I do not hate to play it when I see it out somewhere
8.524/10
12 years ago
Johnny Mnemonic Williams, 1995
Great game that moves very very fast. If you are good at shots the pace is blistering. Crazy bobs and the glove are the only things that slow this game down. It is very unique and fast. I finally got one for at home and am enjoying everything except for the mini game as I think this is lame. I love the Funhouse reference and the easter eggs are really fantastic. I think like many others if this were a matrix themed pin it would be a top 20.
7.166/10
12 years ago
Bone Busters Inc. Gottlieb, 1989
Like the flipper diverter and the moving skull head on top of the machine. This is the closests thing to a Ghostbusters game ever made
9.220/10
12 years ago
Transformers (Pro) Stern, 2011
Played for two hours and though the game is rather fun it feels like something is missing. I'm sure a software update will help, but the game as is Nov 2011 feels unfinished seems too much is focused on shooting Optimus Prime. Plus the left side ramp seems like something is missing. I think the game is fun as is, but can certainly be improved. Maybe the LE will have a more complete feel to it.
ADDED MORE POINTS FOR THE LE. THIS GAME WOULD BE TOP 25 IF THE BALL DID NOT GET STUCK AROUND THE PF. The V1.5 Software is great and the numerous modes are fantastic with shot call outs, bonuses etc.., a somewhat complex rule set. I'd put this one below Tron and Iron Man though above POTC.
ADDED MORE POINTS FOR THE LE. THIS GAME WOULD BE TOP 25 IF THE BALL DID NOT GET STUCK AROUND THE PF. The V1.5 Software is great and the numerous modes are fantastic with shot call outs, bonuses etc.., a somewhat complex rule set. I'd put this one below Tron and Iron Man though above POTC.
8.112/10
13 years ago
World Poker Tour Stern, 2006
What can I say. I played one at a show and hated it then I played one set up properly and damn this is an overlooked gem. Game is very deep 16 drop targets and it forces you to be accurate with shots if you want lots of points
8.960/10
13 years ago
Attack from Mars Bally, 1995
Great fast game. Biggest complaint is that the scoring is way out of hand.
7.556/10
13 years ago
Austin Powers Stern, 2001
What can I say. Its Iron Man light but makes me laugh
9.261/10
13 years ago
White Water Williams, 1993
Great game. It is definitely a top 10 game with the home roms. Great flow and shots are fun. Not much stop and go.
8.755/10
13 years ago
Kingpin Capcom, 1996
Played this a few times and have to say my rating are based that there is really no other game like this one. The theme is cool and the ramp lifting to reveal a secret hideout was awesome. Seems a little incomplete but there were only 9 made. Might be this when they remake them.
8.172/10
13 years ago
The Addams Family Bally, 1992
Great game but I bit too easy. Great for kids and novices.
9.220/10
13 years ago
TRON: Legacy (Pro) Stern, 2011
Wow started off thinking this was okay, but after about 20 plays I started to really like this. The DMD animation scenes are just not good, however the game has the ability to grow on you. I played this while I was on vacation every day for 4 days and now want to own one. I think this has tremendous potential if you install a sub woofer and install lights on the ramps. I also think future software upgrades and a shaker motor might put this game in the top 20. New software made me revise rating. DMD is now awesome.
9.160/10
13 years ago
Iron Man Stern, 2010
Brutal on the drains and center war machine shot. I plan on playing a lot more to try to advance. The dmd looks bad at times.
7.640/10
13 years ago
Pirates of the Caribbean Stern, 2006
Game gets old pretty quickly. Very fun at first then it just gets old
6.410/10
13 years ago
Avatar (Pro) Stern, 2010
One ramp and so so gameplay. This was sitting next to an Iron Man which was far better in all aspects.
8.211/10
13 years ago
The Flintstones Williams, 1994
Pretty fun game. Kids like it can get long ball times which can be fun. Setting this one with a high angle helps the flow quite a bit.
9.010/10
13 years ago
Spider-Man Stern, 2007
Great game from Stern. The flow is good, but can it can also be stop and go depending on how you play it. I like Tron's flow a little better, but Spiderman is just cool.
7.883/10
13 years ago
Star Trek: The Next Generation Williams, 1993
The drains keep the rating down a little bit. This game has a nice wide play field and some tough shots the 3rd ramp by the flipper is a challenge. Some very hard shots but the game play can also feel slow at times. It all depends on skill. If you like Star Trek then you will love this game
6.656/10
13 years ago
Cirqus Voltaire Bally, 1997
Absolutely fantastic and unconventional game. It is very different from the majority of games out there. The game can be stop and go at times, but there are just so many cool thins to look at. this game is just a pure piece of art. My only complaint is I wish the game play were a bit faster. I guess that is why this should not be the only game you buy if you can only buy one. Oh and the Dot Matrix in the play field is really cool.
This is a game that should have LEDs installed. Oh and the prototype with Tickle Me by the ringmaster is pretty cool
This is a game that should have LEDs installed. Oh and the prototype with Tickle Me by the ringmaster is pretty cool
6.648/10
13 years ago
Nascar Stern, 2005
Ball going around and around is pretty cool. Other than that played 5 games in a row and was very bored at game 3. Indy 500 is a way better race theme game!!
6.486/10
13 years ago
RollerCoaster Tycoon Stern, 2002
Gets my vote for the worst Back Glass of any Stern title. Game is so-so with some challenging shots, but after about 5 plays It lost my interest. I just did not like the flow, but some of the wire ramps are cool. Why they did not make some sort of spiral ramp I do not know.
6.629/10
13 years ago
Tales of the Arabian Nights Williams, 1996
I owned it for three months, typical Jpoop game. Just not a fan.
7.592/10
13 years ago
Lord of the Rings Stern, 2003
Great challenging game. The center ramp is difficult to master. This is probably Sterns greatest game so far. Game is still fun after you get through Destroy the ring. Epic ball times
8.426/10
13 years ago
Demolition Man Williams, 1994
I don't know. The cab is horrid, but the speed and ramp shots are fantastic. Very fast game with 4 multiball modes. This is a great ramp game!!
9.760/10
13 years ago
Twilight Zone Bally, 1993
Just does not get old. I played this almost 20 years ago and now own one as of this year. I sure hope another game will someday rival this one. Hopefully, Tron will be a contender. The back panel and clock are my only complaints that keep this from a 10.
7.331/10
13 years ago
Haunted House Gottlieb, 1982
Love the 3 levels and 4 flippers. I want one of these, but they are so hard to find and compared to newer games not as exciting. Definitely one of my fav non DMD game. Changed rating as Blackhole is superior
7.395/10
13 years ago
Starship Troopers Sega, 1997
Fun game though the play field feels a bit clunky. The actual switches are a bit strange and I'm not sure what real purpose the center magnet at the back of the PF really does. Seems just shy of a really great game. I like the third flipper and top notch video and sounds. I think this game is just missing something to be a top 50.
8.600/10
13 years ago
The Getaway: High Speed II Williams, 1992
not deep but lots of fun when set up properly
7.218/10
13 years ago
Junk Yard Williams, 1996
This game is just lacking replay value. I played it for about 30 minutes and was bored. Some of the DMD animations and games are great. The multi ball is fun, but besides that it just seems a bit dull. I'd give a C+ for originality.
8.150/10
13 years ago
Last Action Hero Data East, 1993
This game is a blast to play when working properly. The crane is fun and the game play is fast enough to keep you from getting bored. Overall I really like the pace of the game, but the movie was crap and the the cabinet and back glass should be better.
8.716/10
13 years ago
The Simpsons Pinball Party Stern, 2003
Stern created a great pinball game. The only negative comment is that the game roms need to be updated to version 5 or there are a lot of issues. Also the earlier versions have a couch weld assembly that needs replaced. This is a very solid pin with a very deep rule set. I do wish it were a little less stop and go.
Changed rating as I bought a second one
Changed rating as I bought a second one
7.604/10
13 years ago
Theatre of Magic Bally, 1995
With some mods this games plays and looks fantastic! Great game with average speed.
Game is easy after owning for 3 weeks. No real wizard mode etc
Game is easy after owning for 3 weeks. No real wizard mode etc
