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9.580/10
8 years ago
Castle Rock, CO
Overall, I feel like this is a really approachable pin with a fun lighthearted feel to it that even beginners can enjoy. The gameplay and the concept behind collecting each of the Monsters just "makes sense" and just feels like a table that most people can walk up to and feel like they've accomplished something even if they only manage to collect a single Monster or two.
Admittedly, the overall ruleset for this table is not incredibly deep, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Completing each of the Monster Modes is satisfying and actually feels attainable compared to some of the modes on deeper pins. Admittedly, I don't consider myself to be an advanced player by any means, but this pin feels satisfying whether you collect a single Monster or all six. Even with that in mind, I still find myself coming back to this pin.
The artwork on this game is amazing. The monsters have that classic 1950's Creature Feature kind of feel to them. The color scheme is one of my favorites and the light show (particularly in Monster Bash mode) is just fantastic. I think that the interactive toys are a blast. The first time that you collect all of the parts for Frankenstein, bring him to life, and drop the table; or the first time that you enter into Drac Attack mode, reminds you what Bash Toys are all about. The callouts are hilarious and that combined with the animation on the DMD, you can't help but find yourself having a good time and laughing. That in and of itself is an interesting part of the experience that makes this pin truly special.
Admittedly, the overall ruleset for this table is not incredibly deep, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Completing each of the Monster Modes is satisfying and actually feels attainable compared to some of the modes on deeper pins. Admittedly, I don't consider myself to be an advanced player by any means, but this pin feels satisfying whether you collect a single Monster or all six. Even with that in mind, I still find myself coming back to this pin.
The artwork on this game is amazing. The monsters have that classic 1950's Creature Feature kind of feel to them. The color scheme is one of my favorites and the light show (particularly in Monster Bash mode) is just fantastic. I think that the interactive toys are a blast. The first time that you collect all of the parts for Frankenstein, bring him to life, and drop the table; or the first time that you enter into Drac Attack mode, reminds you what Bash Toys are all about. The callouts are hilarious and that combined with the animation on the DMD, you can't help but find yourself having a good time and laughing. That in and of itself is an interesting part of the experience that makes this pin truly special.
