I dunno man, the negative hype on this game is way out of control. I bought mine (back when the discounts were just starting) and have come to really like it. The layout is fun and unique, the upper playfields are challenging, the modes are varied and tough to beat, the art is incredible, music is retro cool. The “frustration” of the ball lifter “surprises” goes away after 2 games. It has taken me a while to really get a strategy together but now I’m getting better at stacking the right modes and multiballs.

I’ve played R&M plenty at arcades and strongly prefer Ultraman (besides the RM humor)

Anybody local who wants to come play mine is welcome to PM me.