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Alien vs Houdini

By Kneissl

7 years ago


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“Alien vs Houdini”

  • Alien 105 votes
    54%
  • Houdini 90 votes
    46%

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#62 7 years ago

Just on pure layout, Houdini had Alien(s) beat in my book.
It shot better, had an impressive lock system and felt super solid.
The new darker artwork fit the theme a bit better too.
(Even though I preferred the original style more.)
Magnets in the hands were cool, as were the faux-chains on top of the pops.

Cabinet was nice enough and I could see someone modding it more to include 3D printed gauges, some wood grain perhaps and maybe some faux-pipe to make it really pop.

You know how creative those steampunk folks can get...

All in all, a very good contender for my future monies.

#75 7 years ago
Quoted from pinmister:

I think in order to answer this question you would need a minimum of 50 games played on each title to make an educated decision.

Nope, only three on each Rex.
Houdini FTW!

#77 7 years ago
Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

I just think Alien is a better game and has way more "cool factor" to it

I went in to TPF with that mindset as well Wolf; my buddy Ralph (thankfully) convinced me to give Houdini a shot.
He was right...
Then again he's been operating games since 72' and knows his $#!t.

#84 7 years ago
Quoted from Aurich:

Ralph definitely knows his $#!t, but ask him what he thinks of Alien.

I already know what he thinks of Alien; we had quite the bromance going both in Banning and at TPF17'.
(Sorry Kyle... )

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

I'll always give a game a chance, if it plays awesome I can overlook the theme.

Case in point, Aerosmith!

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