I've owned all 3 - still have the MM, sold the AFM and LOTR. Personally, could never get into LOTR - probably played it 100 times total since NIB and sold it. I love MM, think it is the best pin ever. I sold AFM because it is essentially the same game as MM (minus the catapult shot) with a different theme. AFM is great, I just prefer the theme in MM. If you already own MM, you might consider something more varied, or trade the MM for an AFM if you prefer the space theme...
I haven't owned any of these games, but I've played my share of Medieval Madness and Attack From Mars. I just played Lord of the Rings recently for the first time, and loved it roughly as much as the other two.
I may be a bit biased, as I don't think Tron is anything special.
Attack From Mars is a bit of a basic game, but it's fantastic. I would take it over Tron Pro for sure. I suppose it is a bit similar to MM (and LOTR to a lesser degree), moreso than a more flow-heavy game at least.
I prefer AFM over MM, but that's mostly because I like the AFM theme better than MM. Both great games though. Due to the similarity in MM and AFM I'm not sure I'd give up a Tron to get an AFM, but of course I'm also a Tron fan. Of the games mentioned if I had to choose 3 I'd choose LotR (my grail game), Tron, and AFM.
Nice to see another Volunteer on here, I spent 14 years in Maryville before I moved to Jacksonville. I loved it and still bleed orange
I own all three and all three are great pins. If I was to have only one pin in the world it would be LotR.
When it comes to MM to AFM I give the edge to MM. It is almost the same game when it comes to layout and basic shots. Heck, hold the left fipper button while ball launching on either for the same type skill shot.
They are both fun and funny. But the trolls on MM gives that little edge to the always open playfield of AFM.
But in the end you should own it anyway
Not that you can really compare the gameplay of the real thing to a video game, but you could download AFM through The Pinball Arcade to get an idea of what the actual gameplay is like. Tough call man, I love Tron and Attack from Mars pretty equally. Are you enjoying Tron? Tiring from it?
AFM is like a faster slightly better flowing version of Medieval Madness. Of all the games you listed, I think AFM is the best of the 4. If it were me, I would keep Tron. It is your only 3 flipper game. AFM is very similar to MM. I'd say LoTR is the worst of the 4 but thats just my opinion. Maybe you could sell MM, get AFM, and pocket $4-5K in cash.
AFM is one of my all time favorite games. You seem to like fast fan style layouts so this is perfect for you.
I would also keep Tron.
MM is great also but for its price point it could get you 2 or 3 very good games.
Cannot go wrong with any of these 3 titles if you have the money IMHO. All winners here.
DO IT!
AFM is amazing. I say 30% better than MM. Best theme, gorgeous, great flow, humorous quotes. If I have one complaint, its that it was a little too easy for me to Rule The Universe. I guess I will have to set the rules a little harder.
Its funny, I know MM is the "Sister" game of AFM, but I dont really find them to be THAT similar at all.
If it was me, I'd sell that Tron in a heartbeat. When the fanboys move on to the next "gotta have it" game from stern, you can pick it up at a discount.
I would dump MM for the AFM. Having Tron, LOTR, and AFM is a great trio of games
>> When the fanboys move on to the next "gotta have it" game from stern, you can pick it up at a discount
This is a troll post right here. Tron has been out for almost two years and is still considered a great game by many. Let me guess that you think ACDC Prem is a fanboy title as well
Quoted from Max_Badazz:This is a troll post right here. Tron has been out for almost two years and is still considered a great game by many. Let me guess that you think ACDC Prem is a fanboy title as well
Ha ha ha! I'm not a fan of stern, at all. I think ACDC is just "ok". I guess I dont care at all what "many" consider a great game. I can make up my own mind about what is or is not a good game. I watched the hype curve go up and down with each new stern over the past decade. Remember Elvis, Sopranos, NASCAR, WPT, IJ, 24, BBH, AVATAR, Rolling Stones, Transformers? Even TSPP is starting to sell off now. Youll be able to pick up a TRON no problem later on.
Quoted from vislor:I prefer AFM over MM, but that's mostly because I like the AFM theme better than MM. Both great games though. Due to the similarity in MM and AFM I'm not sure I'd give up a Tron to get an AFM, but of course I'm also a Tron fan. Of the games mentioned if I had to choose 3 I'd choose LotR (my grail game), Tron, and AFM.
Nice to see another Volunteer on here, I spent 14 years in Maryville before I moved to Jacksonville. I loved it and still bleed orange
Wish you were still here. Hard to connect with many folks around here. Like a wasteland for pins as far as I can tell.
Quoted from Riles:Remember Elvis, Sopranos, Nascar, WPT, IJ, 24, BBH, Avatar, Rolling Stones, Transformers?
Those are not Stern's finest
...though I love Avatar
Here are a few things to consider since you are the one that will own the pinball.
1. Do you like AFM or Tron better.
2. Is the price fair for the condition of AFM that you are looking at.
3. The AFM will be a better investment (if bought right) then the Tron.
4. If you don't like AFM after owning it for awhile, then you can easily sell it for what you paid for it.
5. drawback is MM, AFM and LOTR all play very similar. Your themes are different but layout and shots are similar.
I say don't let others make up your mind. Buy what you want. After all you are the one that will be playing it.
Good luck
When I bought my AFM, it was between that and a MM (already had LOTR). After playing the two for several hours back to back over a weekend, I went with AFM because it has better flow and I just prefer the overall experience to MM.
Between the three, I'd say AFM > LOTR >MM, but the gaps between all three are minuscule and mixing the order up for all three is going to happen with just about anybody you ask.
that wasn't one of the options he listed. He wants to know if he should dump tron for AFM.
Quoted from davewtf:that wasn't one of the options he listed. He wants to know if he should dump tron for AFM.
I'm indirectly saying keep Tron
Quoted from RobT:Get rid of the one you like least, not the one that you think is most similar to AFM.
Good advise.
Quoted from spfxted:Good advise.
The main reason I'd drop Tron is due to the fact that my wife and kids all play MM (by far the family favorite) and LOTR far more than Tron. Part of me thinks I should just keep what I've got but maybe also starting to consider a SM in place of the Tron. Who knows? I'm all over the place in my thoughts.
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