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A dark night for Stern

By jfh

6 years ago


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#1000 6 years ago

I've only owned 20 pins and 6 have been modern Sterns. I've played just about everything.
last Stern I purchased NIB was GOT and that ended up leaving after about a year (good pin though). The only "keeper" Stern for me has been IMVE. Had LOTR for eight years but it became way too much of a grind and was a horrible multiplayer game.

I really wanted to love GB...didn't. I really, really wanted to love SW...didn't. Not impressed with what I've been seeing lately from Stern. My money went to Alien instead...and I'll let you know how that pans out.

POTC (JJP) is the best JJP game I've seen so far...really impressed with that one. No question they are building higher quality games...but you're paying for it also.

Spooky...I like Charlie and love what he's been able to accomplish in this very tough hobby of ours. I thought AMH was fun but just not a theme I was into at all. TNA looks awesome to me and I hope they sell a ton of them.

#1277 6 years ago
#1278 6 years ago
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My money went to Alien instead...and I'll let you know how that pans out.

Well just a brief update on this. I've only had the game since Thursday...but so far I absolutely LOVE it. Does that mean you should run out and buy one...no.

If you are worried about the longevity of Heighway then I would hold off.
If you you are worried about having to "tweak" or even service the game yourself, then I would hold off.

Me...I'm very happy with my purchase. The game works (with some minor fixes) as advertised. The sound package is second to none (none). Great coding (that is still being tweaked as we speak). The layout and flow and even the mode based rules remind me of STTNG (which is a very good thing) but of course the atmosphere is completely different and the game is deeper than STTNG and throws in some added strategy options (weapons). Theme integration is outstanding and a sub is a must for this game (there is a specific sub channel in the sound package just for people who do connect one).

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#1423 6 years ago

Summarize Thread:

Stern quality going down while price keeps going up...but they still (likely) outsell everyone else combined by 3-4 to 1.

And if you want a sub 6k machine NIB they are still your only option.

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