RyanStl's ratings
Pinsider RyanStl has rated 108 machines.
This page shows all all these ratings, and forms RyanStl's personal top 108.
Rating comments
7.096/10
22 days ago
Fenton, MO
I had the pleasure of putting several plays on this game today. It's not a common game, and it was a good player. The middle ramp shot is right up front, but it is easy to make. The game is well decorated by Data East and hast decent shots. The art is hand drawn and looks really good. It's a cool game, but not the best.
9.380/10
22 days ago
Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle Spooky Pinball, 2017
I had the pleasure of putting several plays on this game today. It's not a common game, and man was it fun. This is one of the best looking games there is. This game oozes atmosphere and captures the theme so well. The sound is great, the LCD animations were done really well, and good shot variety. The only thing it was lacking was a cool mech or toy. I can't believe they only made 500 of these according to Pinside.
7.984/10
22 days ago
Rob Zombie's Spookshow International Spooky Pinball, 2016
I had the pleasure of putting several plays on this game today. It's not a common game, and I liked it. The sound and art is the best on this game. The playfield doesn't have a lot going on and the game lacks any major toys or mechs. However, I did like it for the sound, visuals, and simple play.
7.782/10
22 days ago
Apollo 13 Sega, 1995
I had the pleasure of putting several plays on this game today. It's not a common game, and man was it fun. I really liked the the rocket shot and the moon magnet toy. The backglass looks great with the Blast Off lights. The first time I got the 13 ball multi-ball I was like holy shit. I did not expect that. It would get old, but it's not super easy to get. The playfield art is really decent. The one bad thing was the pops. At times, when the ball gets up in the pop bumpers I could go to the garage, get a new beer, take a pee, and be back in time to save the ball. Otherwise, this is a super sold game that they don't make this packed anymore.
7.678/10
22 days ago
Independence Day Sega, 1996
I had the pleasure of putting several plays on this game today. It's not a common game, and man was it fun. I really liked the alien toy up the center and the call outs were great. Lot's of great shots and it's packed liked Sega's are known for. The dots were not that great and the art was really lacking. Some of the images looked like cut out from construction paper and glued on.
Despite the bad art, this game has a lot going for it and I kept coming back.
Despite the bad art, this game has a lot going for it and I kept coming back.
9.684/10
3 months ago
Godzilla (Premium) Stern, 2021
This is one of the best games. It took one of the best mechs in Pinball, which is the Doctor Who Time Expander, and made it into a collapsable building. It has a bridge that shakes like another best in Pinball mech, the MM castle. The playfield isn't your typicall you see all the time. The artwork it so good and the clips on the screen are just classic greatness. I'm not really sure what I can find fault in this game. Only thing I couldn't rate is sound becasue I couldn't here in the setting I played.
6.251/10
3 months ago
Hot Wheels American Pinball, 2020
I was not a fan of this game. Not sure what there really is to talk about because there wasn't any mechs or toys except a car that spins in the air. Something just did not click with me on this. I mean Hot Wheels could have been done a lot better and was not a fan of all the orange.
8.789/10
3 months ago
The Godfather (LE) Jersey Jack, 2023
This was a fun game, but I'm just not into the theme and look of it. It's down right, but just not my taste. I liked the gangster in the back a lot. Like all JJPs the light show was top notch, but the casino slot machine sounds just did not fit the theme at all. It took you out of the game. One thing I did like is how the right wireworm brought the ball out into the lane in reverse as normal, nice little touch. The stainglass affect on the playfield did not look as good as it did in pictures, but overall the art was good. I think ulmitely you need to be a big God Father fan to get this.
7.716/10
3 months ago
Toy Story 4 (LE) Jersey Jack, 2022
This game should have been more fun than it was. First, the lighting was fantastic, probably about the best us of the hot rails for carnival feel. The Gabby and pop up ramp weren't as fun as I expected. Wish something was better with the screen like the screen in Wonka. Was cool the game only knew to put up the pop up ramp and posts when the shot could be made from left flipper. Almost would rather it stayed up though.
I forgot to add that the multi-ball use was just stupid. My very ball was in the pops so long it somehow triggered a multi-ball. First mulii-ball I ever had before even flipping a ball.
I forgot to add that the multi-ball use was just stupid. My very ball was in the pops so long it somehow triggered a multi-ball. First mulii-ball I ever had before even flipping a ball.
9.526/10
3 months ago
Foo Fighters (Premium) Stern, 2023
I really liked this game. Wouldn't be surprised if overall score puts this above my top favortie games like Met. The layout is just awesome. The dead post was way cooler than I expected for such a simple thing. I really like the alien thing and pretty much everything with the theming. Seriously, this is the best music pin, maybe even better than Met.
7.268/10
3 months ago
James Bond 007 (Premium) Stern, 2022
This game looks a lot more fun than it is. I think the biggest probelem I had was the backwards facing scoop on the back. It's like the shark hole in Baywatch, as the ball goes in there a lot, but unlike being super responsive and helpul on Baywatch it just slows Bond down to a crawl. It ruins all the flow. I like the Aston Martin up kicker, but the missile toy wasn't fun.
6.342/10
3 months ago
James Bond 007 (60th LE) Stern, 2023
I have say that I'm not a big fan of single level games because they don't offer a lot of variety. This one is no different. I liked the figure 8, but found it too repetitive. The screen in the middle does make it so you know what too shoot, but it doesn't look good. The best thing about this game is it has one of the nicest toppers, which is the only reason I gave it full rating for backglass. The topper looks way nicer in person. The playfield art is back to crappy photoshop art and the cabinet art is pathetic. I really like the diamond spnner, one of the nicest looking spinners.
If I had a choice I'm getting TNA over this, easy.
If I had a choice I'm getting TNA over this, easy.
8.392/10
3 months ago
Venom (Premium) Stern, 2023
This game had a lot more flow than I expected and plays nice and fast. The ball damns on the ramps on the left and right surprisingly kept the game flowing. It timed giving you balls at the same time it would have come around or maybe even slightly soon. I had a lot of fun shooting this game. The moveable ramp piece appeared cooler at first than it actually turned out to be, same for the swinging targets.
Venom as a theme is OK, but at least it is tied with Spiderman, which makes it cool. Artwork is great. The animations are static like the Avengers, which is not good.
I was able to play a Pro and Premium right next to each other and was able to put as much time as I wanted and I liked the Pro the best. For some reason it just felt like it flowed a lot better. The extras on the Premium are cool, but for some reason didn't make the game better.
Venom as a theme is OK, but at least it is tied with Spiderman, which makes it cool. Artwork is great. The animations are static like the Avengers, which is not good.
I was able to play a Pro and Premium right next to each other and was able to put as much time as I wanted and I liked the Pro the best. For some reason it just felt like it flowed a lot better. The extras on the Premium are cool, but for some reason didn't make the game better.
8.603/10
3 months ago
Venom (Pro) Stern, 2023
This game had a lot more flow than I expected and plays nice and fast. The ball damns on the ramps on the left and right surprisingly kept the game flowing. It timed giving you balls at the same time it would have come around or maybe even slightly soon. I had a lot of fun shooting this game. Venom as a them is OK, but at least it is tied with Spiderman, which makes it cool. Artwork is great. It has the same static animations as Avengers, which is not good.
I was able to play a Pro and Premium right next to each other and was able to put as much time as I wanted and I liked the Pro the best. For some reason it just felt like it flowed a lot better. The extras on the Premium are cool, but for some reason didn't make the game better. I would consider buying this game.
I was able to play a Pro and Premium right next to each other and was able to put as much time as I wanted and I liked the Pro the best. For some reason it just felt like it flowed a lot better. The extras on the Premium are cool, but for some reason didn't make the game better. I would consider buying this game.
6.496/10
3 months ago
Galactic Tank Force (DE) American Pinball, 2023
This is a really cool looking game as you walk up to it. I just love the plastics, the look of the pop bumpers, the lighting is just fantastic, and the frosted look. It even shot well except one thing. The tank right in the middle of the PF. It blocks so much and I was getting airballs that would fly over the flippers for instant drains. I wouldn't have noticed the 3D prints if wasn't pointed out, so that wasn't a concern for me. Just wish they would have put that back up the middle like sparky or groot or maybe to the back side like the ailn in Foo Fighters. The tank just killed this game for me. I liked the goofy live action animations.
8.743/10
6 months ago
The Mandalorian (Pro) Stern, 2021
I was able to finally put some real time on a Mandalorian Pro. The game is a really fun shooter. I'm not the greatest player, but was able to make a lot of the shots when I tried. It felt good because I was able to keep earning free games because the shots were not bricking. Art is good, but not much going on with mechs/toys and theme integration lacks becasue of that. Lighting is really good like all modern Sterns.
6.464/10
3 years ago
Taxi Williams, 1988
I played a really nice condition Taxi tonight and it is a good game. It shot good, but the art and them aren't really what I'm in to. One thing I really like is how on the back glass they made a display line up with the taxi meter; nice touch.
8.992/10
3 years ago
Guns N' Roses (LE) Jersey Jack, 2020
I have been following this game since the awesome release JJP did for this game. I have to say, the game did not live up to what I saw. I don't want to start negative, so I'll say this game is tons of fun. I'm not a GNR music fan, but do like some of their hits, which are great for rocking out the pinball. I did not think I would like the footage of the middle aged Axl, but the video footage of the concerts was really good and set the stage (pun intended). The four lights in the back and the RGB light rails really add to the game. When you start a song, the game play is really fun. This is the best lit game out there, and I like the art.
For game play this really reminds me of Wizard of Oz where it just looks stunning, but game play isn't what I'm looking for. Yes, flipper strength isn't what I would expect. The biggest dissapointment was the two synchronized spot lights. These looked way better on video than in real life. The really cool looking drum stick ramps and gibson guitar head look great, but the catwalk wire forms don't look good.
In conclustion, this game rates high for me, but not as high as I expected it would. As a game to look at, this is the best, but for me to play, not as much as I would like.
PS. I didn't have a problem with the amount of multi-balls. Also, the powder coat does look burnt orange, which I liked.
For game play this really reminds me of Wizard of Oz where it just looks stunning, but game play isn't what I'm looking for. Yes, flipper strength isn't what I would expect. The biggest dissapointment was the two synchronized spot lights. These looked way better on video than in real life. The really cool looking drum stick ramps and gibson guitar head look great, but the catwalk wire forms don't look good.
In conclustion, this game rates high for me, but not as high as I expected it would. As a game to look at, this is the best, but for me to play, not as much as I would like.
PS. I didn't have a problem with the amount of multi-balls. Also, the powder coat does look burnt orange, which I liked.
9.389/10
3 years ago
Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition) Stern, 2019
I'm a huge fan of Scared Stiff and this follow up did not dissapoint. I had a ton of fun shooting this game and loved they carried over the jumping gargoyle posts. The haunted house scuplpt and playfied art is fantastic. I'm not a big fan of the cabinet art though. All it comes down to for me is this game hits the right notes and was a great shooting game.
9.179/10
3 years ago
Baywatch Sega, 1995
I have to preface this that my wife and I are big fans of the theme, so the common comment of great game if you can stand the theme is not something I would say. I have also been waiting to review this game until I was able to get rom version 4.01 loaded. I really liked the game before, but the latest code fixes some major problems. First, the strobe effect that was annoying during multi-ball has been tamed. The skill shots, which is a cool feature of this game, are now more reliable.
This game is loaded and has a playfield layout that I really love. It has four flippers with at least a half a dozen shots. I really like the heavy use of wireforms. The lighting is mostly good (flashers galore), especially converted to LED, but the middle of the playfield could use more inserts.
I love the boat and the hand drawn art on the plafield. The only photoshop art is on the backglass that is just okay. I have to admit, CJ is nice to look at though. The backsides of the three lifeguard on the side art are very nice.
Let's not forget the jumbo DMD. The shading of the dots could have been better, but that is made up for by the big DMD.
This game also has a bunch of modes and the rules/goals are easy to understand. The shots are nicely labeled and the corresponding lights make it clear what to do.
The biggest downside is this game is it is a pain to shop. I haven't done mine, but people are saying it's an eight hour job and for me to just change the left slingshot rubber was a PITA. There are several GI bulbs that require complete removal of the top of the playfield to get to, as well as rubbers. However, there is no maintenance category in the rateing.
This game is loaded and has a playfield layout that I really love. It has four flippers with at least a half a dozen shots. I really like the heavy use of wireforms. The lighting is mostly good (flashers galore), especially converted to LED, but the middle of the playfield could use more inserts.
I love the boat and the hand drawn art on the plafield. The only photoshop art is on the backglass that is just okay. I have to admit, CJ is nice to look at though. The backsides of the three lifeguard on the side art are very nice.
Let's not forget the jumbo DMD. The shading of the dots could have been better, but that is made up for by the big DMD.
This game also has a bunch of modes and the rules/goals are easy to understand. The shots are nicely labeled and the corresponding lights make it clear what to do.
The biggest downside is this game is it is a pain to shop. I haven't done mine, but people are saying it's an eight hour job and for me to just change the left slingshot rubber was a PITA. There are several GI bulbs that require complete removal of the top of the playfield to get to, as well as rubbers. However, there is no maintenance category in the rateing.
4.367/10
3 years ago
Eight Ball Deluxe Bally, 1981
I've had a chance to play this game on a few occasions and it's not really for me. I believe it is ugly and the game play is just okay.
6.611/10
3 years ago
Star Gazer Stern Electronics, 1980
This is a very visually appealing game for sure, but it is just so basic it couldn't hold my attention.
7.547/10
3 years ago
Black Knight Sword of Rage (LE) Stern, 2019
I was able to find an LE on route. This is a really cool looking game and when looking at it it looked like it would be super fun. I dig the theme and haven't had a chance to play the earlier game this is based from. However, it's a fan layout that I don't like.
6.067/10
3 years ago
Total Nuclear Annihilation Spooky Pinball, 2017
I really dont' think I'm the target market for this. I like ramps and toys, and this doesn't have that. The Batman game that I played right next to this one was way better. I would much rather buy a much cheaper EM that would give me the same feel for much less money. I didn't even like the them intergration.
6.659/10
3 years ago
The Beatles (Gold Edition) Stern, 2018
I really dont' think I'm the target market for this. I like ramps and toys, and this doesn't have that. I would rather buy an EM for ten times less and have the same experience. I have to say this is much better than TNA though. I played each right next to each other and this one had more going for it than TNA. Neither are my cup of tea.
8.653/10
3 years ago
Munsters (Premium) Stern, 2019
This was unexpecting. I had zero intrest in this theme, but the game was really fun. It made me forget about this old timey them. I really liked the monochromatic playfield. The mini playfield is typicaly of the type, but does add variety in a good way. This one surprised me.
5.351/10
3 years ago
Tales from the Crypt Data East, 1993
This game could be fun, but wholly cow, the sounds are just so annoying. I couldn't play this much because of the sound along. I really like the playfield art.
7.337/10
3 years ago
Oktoberfest American Pinball, 2018
I had problems with this game. The game play was slow and it had shots I just could not seem to hit. The games I play are always on free play, and I didn't really want to spend much time on this one. I love beer and hoped for something better.
Update: I tried this game again and the layout looks to be right up my alley. I should love this game. I figured out what bugs me so much about this game. It's just slow. You hit the skill shot and you are just waiting to get the ball back. This wait just keeps happening. Also, I wonder that the thought was behind the face of the woman on the translight. She reminds me of the foreign lady that was in Dodgeball.
Update: I tried this game again and the layout looks to be right up my alley. I should love this game. I figured out what bugs me so much about this game. It's just slow. You hit the skill shot and you are just waiting to get the ball back. This wait just keeps happening. Also, I wonder that the thought was behind the face of the woman on the translight. She reminds me of the foreign lady that was in Dodgeball.
9.493/10
3 years ago
Stranger Things (LE) Stern, 2019
This is the game I wish I could own right now. I was blown away with the projector and the UV playfield. Just amazing and fun game to play. Shots are really good and shooting for the demon in the middle is so much fun trying to get the ball in it's mouth. It sort of suffers from AFM and MM where in home use the middle toy may get old, but probably not. Would love to own one to knwo for sure. I just wish it had more shot variety or more uniquie shots. The project can be faint unless it's dark.
8.800/10
3 years ago
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (Standard) Jersey Jack, 2019
This is a great looking game, but for me the shots are really hard, making it not as fun as it should be. I just could not progress throught the game. Maybe in a home use environment this would give a lot of pleasure to learn all the shots, but for me on location it doesn't pull me in.
7.922/10
3 years ago
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium) Stern, 2018
This was a cool game, but had shots I was just struggling with to continue to have fun. It's similar to the problem I have with JJP games. One cool thing is the you can bring this to your house and doesn't matter if you've heard of the band because it looks like an egyptian theme.
8.874/10
3 years ago
Jurassic Park (Premium) Stern, 2019
I wasn't into this game as much at first, but I do really like the premium. It has a really good layout and the T-Rex mech is top notch, one of the best in pinball. I wish it was less Ned park and more like the movie. I also think the artwork, while good, could be better. Overall this is a really nice shotting game that has a lot going on.
9.093/10
4 years ago
Batman 66 (Premium) Stern, 2016
I was a big fan of the original Batman this based off of and they improved it. This just has everything going for it. The art is good, but it is filled with faces, which could have been better. Te color scheme is fun, but I prefer the darkness of the original.
8.568/10
4 years ago
Deadpool (Premium) Stern, 2018
I kept coming back to this pin. I love the theme and the color screen with animations really adds to the game. I thought the game play was fun, but the toys were a bit cheesy. I'm enjoying other newer stern games better. I just wish this game has more because I love the theme and love the katana blade ramp.
8.115/10
4 years ago
Pirates of the Caribbean Jersey Jack, 2018
I enjoyed the game, but top right mini-playfield got real old, real quick. This a visual stunning game like all JJP games. I don't know though.
8.842/10
5 years ago
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro) Stern, 2018
This is a great looking pin for sure. I also like the gameplay because I like the pins that I can keep a game going on. It also has a lot of multi balls, which keeps up the fun factor. I just with there was one cool big toy. Otherwise, this is a really great pin.
8.040/10
6 years ago
Star Wars (Premium) Stern, 2017
This was fun to play. It's an open playfield, which I tend to like; Metallica is game I also very much like. I would like more Tie fighters to hit though when shooting for those in that mode. The only thing lacking is something to keep bashing on.
8.248/10
6 years ago
Dialed In Jersey Jack, 2017
The hardest category to rate is Theming. It's a theme nobody wanted or asked for, but the theme was done well. I had a lot of time today to play many pins, all the new titles. I really enjoyed spending my time on the Dialed In. The best thing for me is how it told me what to do. Sometimes rules are hard to follow, but with this pin it tells you where to hit, which is nie. This game took my attention away from most of the top100. It's not that is the best, but it really had my attention today. I'm not a fan of the art.
7.147/10
6 years ago
KISS (Pro) Stern, 2015
I played this after Aerosmith and started to notice similarities. I had not read much about these two pins, but they are very similar in layout. I liked Aerosmith a lot better. While KISS was fun it didn't hold me.
8.368/10
6 years ago
Aerosmith (Pro) Stern, 2017
I enjoyed playing Aerosmith at an arcade I just discovered. The game is lively and like the ball catapult into the box. There is a lot of random play at the top of the play field that makes things interesting. I felt like I got a good value for my quarters.
7.968/10
7 years ago
Ghostbusters (Premium) Stern, 2016
This pin was all I had hoped it to be. Yes, the flipper gap is bigger than other games and I lost a lot of balls to the outlines, but it was fun. Honestly, I have had quicker games on TWD and GOT, so game play length was not an issue for me. The game just looks amazing and it is very bright, which I love. The game did get pretty repetitive.
Update after my initial review and the repetitive issue just makes it self worse. Also, now lighting and animations have gotten better on games I have adjusted this down.
Update after my initial review and the repetitive issue just makes it self worse. Also, now lighting and animations have gotten better on games I have adjusted this down.
8.173/10
7 years ago
Game of Thrones (Premium) Stern, 2015
I really enjoyed this pin. Yes the play field art is not great, but it didn't matter while playing. I like how well lit the game. It is a fan layout, but has some good toys to interact wth. The moving dragon is cool and so is the battering ram.
8.236/10
8 years ago
TRON: Legacy (Pro) Stern, 2011
This is one nice looking pin. It is very bright and I love the color changing lit ramps. I like the playfield layout. It has one toy, which is the center shot that is fun to hit. It is underwhelming though. Did I say it looks awesome?
8.863/10
8 years ago
Playboy Stern, 2002
I really like this pin. It plays well and has toys not found on other pins. The downside I couldn't keep this in my house until my daughters get older. That will be a while.
Edit: The biggest problem I had I had was game lighting. I just played a version with LEDs and that fixed that.
Edit: The biggest problem I had I had was game lighting. I just played a version with LEDs and that fixed that.
6.256/10
8 years ago
Wheel of Fortune Stern, 2007
This was a nice looking pin, nice and bright. Gameplay wasn't for me.
Edit: This was a really early review for me and it had LEDs where not a lot of games did. I didnt' really get the game and now know it's becuase of incomplete code.
Edit: This was a really early review for me and it had LEDs where not a lot of games did. I didnt' really get the game and now know it's becuase of incomplete code.
7.349/10
8 years ago
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Stern, 2003
It's all ramps, so not my thing. It looks great though and I like the backbox game.
6.422/10
8 years ago
Who Dunnit Bally, 1995
This one could not hold my attention. Maybe I would like better if I had time to figure it out. It does not have the bling I like that other pins have.
7.755/10
8 years ago
Jurassic Park Data East, 1993
This is a fun pin. The T-Rex shot is easy, but it is fun to watch. I like the playfield layout and love the theme.
8.085/10
9 years ago
Mustang (Premium) Stern, 2014
This is a nice, bright looking game. It doesn't have the toys a other pins have, but there is something about his that keeps me coming back. It is like a modern version of an older pin.
5.665/10
9 years ago
Dirty Harry Williams, 1995
You have to love Clint Eastwood, but not this pin. This theme should have been a slam dunk, but someone dropped the ball.
6.398/10
9 years ago
NBA Fastbreak Bally, 1997
The game has some good gimmicks, but isn't pretty. If you are a sharp shooter for ramps maybe this is for you.
7.349/10
9 years ago
Twilight Zone Bally, 1993
Twilight Zone has the toys, but I don't like the flow.
9.684/10
9 years ago
Metallica (Pro) Stern, 2013
This might be my favorite pin. I can keep playing this one like the energizer bunny. So much fun and I love the music.
Edit:
I'm adding more content to my high rating reviews. I just really like how this game is laid out and the shots. The theme is very well integrated with great art work. I'm also a fan of the music.
Edit:
I'm adding more content to my high rating reviews. I just really like how this game is laid out and the shots. The theme is very well integrated with great art work. I'm also a fan of the music.
8.221/10
9 years ago
Black Rose Bally, 1992
I liked this one a lot. The cannon was fun and the unique center rail. The only thing is the ball kept hitting the glass more than any other pin I've played.
6.153/10
9 years ago
Banzai Run Williams, 1988
First off, while not very important, the name doesn't ring dirt bike. The pin looks like it should be a ton of fun, but maybe it's my skills, but this one was not exciting.
8.179/10
9 years ago
Champion Pub Bally, 1998
I totally over looked this one. I played it tonight quite a few times and had not heard of it. It was a blast and now I see it on the top 100, I see why. My one beef is the name vs theme. I would never have guessed Champion Pub was a boxing theme.
Edit:
This is a really fun game on location, but may not last in a small collection. Great game though.
Edit:
This is a really fun game on location, but may not last in a small collection. Great game though.
6.733/10
9 years ago
Big Bang Bar Capcom, 1996
This pin has a nice look and cool unique theme. However, the only shot worth making was hitting one ramp from the right flipper. This one didn't have much variety.
7.621/10
9 years ago
Indianapolis 500 Bally, 1995
This one kept me playing. I like the theme and it plays well.
7.805/10
9 years ago
Guns N' Roses Data East, 1994
I liked it, but the newer music themed pins are better.
6.789/10
9 years ago
Bram Stoker's Dracula Williams, 1993
I thought I would like this one better, but it wasn't very exciting.
9.242/10
9 years ago
Cactus Canyon Bally, 1998
This might be highest rated pin next to MM. I love these non-licensed themes executed so well. CC is a ton of fun.
Edit:
I wish I had more opputunity to play this game. I just really loved the non-licensed theme/integration and the wittiness of the game. The game played very well and had me coming back for more.
Edit:
I wish I had more opputunity to play this game. I just really loved the non-licensed theme/integration and the wittiness of the game. The game played very well and had me coming back for more.
6.807/10
9 years ago
Star Trek: The Next Generation Williams, 1993
Shooting probes is fun and that was about it.
6.707/10
9 years ago
Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure Williams, 1993
I couldn't get into this one. It didn't have good flow.
4.729/10
9 years ago
The Sopranos Stern, 2005
I really couldn't get into this one. The toys were there like it was ready for anything available at the time. I did not like this one.
8.654/10
9 years ago
The Avengers (Premium) Stern, 2012
Visually, it was awesome. I played the "HulK" edition and the Hulk toy was cool with the shaker. This game is a looker with the green armor. The more I play this game the more I have fun with it, especially as I have gotten to be better at pinball. The hulk mech in the back is a lot of fun.
8.605/10
9 years ago
The Walking Dead (Pro) Stern, 2014
I like the theme, art, and the sound was fantastic. However, the shots are often blocked by the well walker, which closes in the play field. That's okay because it makes the prison shot more of a challenge. This pin gets better each time I come back. Games can be quick.
Edit - New code must be a major factor because this game just got more fun. I always gravitate back to this game as well.
Edit - New code must be a major factor because this game just got more fun. I always gravitate back to this game as well.
8.448/10
9 years ago
The Addams Family Bally, 1992
This is a classic and has so much going on it makes this really fun.
9.102/10
9 years ago
Monster Bash Williams, 1998
When I first heard about this i kept thinking I bet all it does is play the Monster Bash song. Well, it doesn't and this one has so much going on in the right ways. This is a fantastic pin with a lot of variety.
Edit:
The game just looks great and I love all of the toys. I love how they integrated the theme as well. This game is just a lot of fun.
Edit:
The game just looks great and I love all of the toys. I love how they integrated the theme as well. This game is just a lot of fun.
6.895/10
9 years ago
Johnny Mnemonic Williams, 1995
This is another one that couldn't keep my attention. The artwork was not for me and the them could be forgiven if the game was better.
7.590/10
9 years ago
Pirates of the Caribbean Stern, 2006
This one was good, but I didn't like all the plastic on the upper left of the playfield. The folding ghost ship is cool.
6.932/10
9 years ago
World Cup Soccer Bally, 1994
This was another pleasant surprise. I'm not a fan of the art and was never into soccer, but the playfield layout was great. This one kept me going.
7.323/10
9 years ago
Whirlwind Williams, 1990
With a lot of other better games available this one couldn't hold my attention. The fan felt nice though when it was blowing.
Edit: spending time on another one I upped my score. This one has more going for it than originally thought.
Edit: spending time on another one I upped my score. This one has more going for it than originally thought.
6.399/10
9 years ago
Creature from the Black Lagoon Bally, 1992
I couldn't get into this one. I didn't like the drive in theater theme. The call-outs and animations got old.
6.265/10
9 years ago
X-Men (LE) Stern, 2012
I hated having to shoot around Wolverine. I thought it was a poor playfield layout and didn't enjoy it.
9.360/10
9 years ago
Metallica (Premium) Stern, 2013
I didn't get into this one until game 2. After that I started to hit the right shots and man this was a great game. The lighting is fantastic and so it the sound.
Edit:
I have to add that my choice would be pro. The extras on the prem/le aren't worth the extra cost IMO.
Edit:
I have to add that my choice would be pro. The extras on the prem/le aren't worth the extra cost IMO.
7.714/10
9 years ago
Spider-Man Stern, 2007
Spider-Man is fun to play. It has good flow with lots to shoot for.
8.585/10
9 years ago
Batman (The Dark Knight) Stern, 2008
I recently had another go at a bunch of comic book themed pins and this was the best. I really enjoyed this one because it provided a lot of variety.
6.433/10
9 years ago
No Fear: Dangerous Sports Williams, 1995
This gets mostly descents, but it is a lot better than a lot ranked higher than it. That is if you can stomache the theme. It does look very dated now and wouldn't be a game I would consider buying or really playing anymore. Main thing is it's better you would expect for a game themed on "No Fear".
4.215/10
9 years ago
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Williams, 1991
I did not care for this game when there were a lot of better games available to play. I really didn't like art and hoped for a lot more with this theme. There just wasn't much to the game.
5.343/10
9 years ago
Demolition Man Williams, 1994
There was nothing about this pin To keep me playing. I really didn't like the art and the two fligger flipper buttons did nothing for me. I just thought this game was really lacking with a lot better options to play. However, I like the theme, as it was a pretty cool movie, but don't think it was integrated that great.
6.428/10
9 years ago
The Machine: Bride of Pinbot Williams, 1991
I thought I,d like this pin, but I did not dig it.
6.451/10
9 years ago
Judge Dredd Bally, 1993
This pin was blah at first, but I started to like it becuase it did have some cool game play. I am not a fan of the playfield art and lighting, honestly a symptom of the time in which it was made. This era of wide bodies is just not for me.
8.707/10
9 years ago
Doctor Who Bally, 1992
The Time Expander is what makes this pin. The call outs and music is super catching, but sound quality is low. This is a really fun pin.
Edit:
Okay, i'm coming back to this to add more to the review. I realized a lot of my higher rating reviews were a bit thin originally. I totally downplayed the Time Expander in my previous review. I believe this is the number one best toy/mech in any game. When I had a DW, mine worked perfectly. It consists of a mini-playfield that raises to three levels. Shooting this for me was the main goal and fun factor of the game.
The playfield layout is a design I typically really like with open playfields and different shots that aren't in a fan layout. The third flipper helps with that.
Some don't like the art, but I like the handdrawn playfield art and the side art. The translight art is meh, and a lot of people go after market. I also really love the theme and believe it was integrated very well. The kids hated it when I sold this pin, but wife was not sad to see it go.
Edit:
Okay, i'm coming back to this to add more to the review. I realized a lot of my higher rating reviews were a bit thin originally. I totally downplayed the Time Expander in my previous review. I believe this is the number one best toy/mech in any game. When I had a DW, mine worked perfectly. It consists of a mini-playfield that raises to three levels. Shooting this for me was the main goal and fun factor of the game.
The playfield layout is a design I typically really like with open playfields and different shots that aren't in a fan layout. The third flipper helps with that.
Some don't like the art, but I like the handdrawn playfield art and the side art. The translight art is meh, and a lot of people go after market. I also really love the theme and believe it was integrated very well. The kids hated it when I sold this pin, but wife was not sad to see it go.
7.166/10
9 years ago
Family Guy Stern, 2007
The upper game on the right was boring. Overall, this is a an okay pin.
7.805/10
9 years ago
Revenge From Mars Bally, 1999
I really liked this pin. I liked how the jumping Martians from AFM was carried over. This was a great modern update, and I'm not sure which one I'd rather have. I probably rated ATM better, but RFM was a lot of fun.
6.300/10
9 years ago
The Getaway: High Speed II Williams, 1992
This one didn't really have anything going for it. I love cars, but it doesn't make me want to own this one. Someone asked if you had to choose this or Nascar; I'd go for Nascar.
9.512/10
9 years ago
Star Trek (Premium) Stern, 2013
This was a really fun pin. It looked great, played great, and I like the theme.
7.783/10
9 years ago
No Good Gofers Williams, 1997
I've revised my rating because I believe the first one I played was not working properly. This is a fun game with funny call outs and such. I can see this as a fun pin to have at home once you understand the rules.
8.810/10
9 years ago
The Simpsons Pinball Party Stern, 2003
This one was really fun. I've always loved the Simpsons and the designers did a great job incorporating it into a pin. I love that it had so much going on, but also think the playfield was a bit crowded. The upper level didn't do anything for me.
7.263/10
9 years ago
White Water Williams, 1993
I got tired of this one fast. They did great with the them, but the upper playfield took up way to much space. This had too much instant bounce back.
Edit: if you work on your skills this one gets good.
Edit: if you work on your skills this one gets good.
9.349/10
9 years ago
Cirqus Voltaire Bally, 1997
This one had a lot of character and was unique. Other games use magnets, but this one did it in great way and the yellow foam ball on the left that changed the direction of the pinball was something I've never seen.
7.489/10
9 years ago
Tales of the Arabian Nights Williams, 1996
This one kept my attention for awhile. It was really fun, but hitting the genie spinner got old because it just spun.
8.805/10
9 years ago
Theatre of Magic Bally, 1995
This is a good theme and has the toys to keep it fun. I would like it to be brighter and flashier. Edit. I just played one with LEDs and it kept me coming back over a bunch of new stern games. This is the full package.
9.220/10
9 years ago
Scared Stiff Bally, 1996
This game was a huge surprise. I never got into the movies and was expecting nothing when it came to the pin. This takes the cake when it comes to expectancy gap, in a good way. The playfield layout and design was great. The game was really fun, including the spin wheel in the backbox and the bumpers with the pop up frogs. Missing a shot never amused me more with those pop up frogs.
8.506/10
9 years ago
AC/DC (LE) Stern, 2012
AC/DC was a surprise for me. It had a lot going on and was very fun to play. I like the be and the designers rally did an excellent job with the them. I was never a big fan of AC/DC music, but after playing the pin I wanted to get the music. I played the LE.
7.950/10
9 years ago
Lord of the Rings Stern, 2003
I was able to put some time on a nice LOTR today and now that I have been getting better at pinball I started liking this pin better. I wold love to have more time to get into that deep ruleset. I would like it to be brighter like newer pins.
8.859/10
9 years ago
Attack from Mars Bally, 1995
This has a similar fun factor as MM, but just a notch below because the shot variety was pretty low. It was a blast to play, shooting down the mars flying saucer.
8.751/10
9 years ago
Medieval Madness Williams, 1997
This was a really fun pin. For the time I played it blowing up the castle and hitting trolls was a blast.
