I think Houdini is a mixed bag. I like the playfield art and really like the unique shape of the cabinet. For me, the callouts were amusing at first, but the more I’ve played on location, the more I wish they would update that. The animations are truly awful, and the monkey with the bandaid needs to go.
I agree that a shot should have been eliminated, or this should have been reconfigured to a wide body. The orbits are buttery smooth, and are the standout in my opinion.