Spider-Man
Stern, 2007Spent the day off motorcycle riding and then playing pinball. Just realized I played 5 out of 6 tables all day. SM just sat. So I fired it up. maybe its just me but as crazy as it sounds I even like TF better.
Starting to think I should trade it for an IM or sell for a WOZ or Kiss.
I am probably the only person not wowed by it.
Graphics are a big turn off too.
Am I the only one?
Quoted from RustyLizard:fear of being shot.
nah, different taste. I love Ritchie but the feel and again the screen shots suck for me. Luckily if I decide to move it there are many fans. Going to break into a bottle of Toro Spanish red and play 5-10 games and decide.
Fun game, I enjoyed it while I had it, after a year I was ready to move on and sold it. While I wouldn't mind getting another someday, there's a lot of games out there that I haven't tried so it will stay on the "been there, done that" list for me personally while I try/conquer other games.
Not everyone will like every pin. It is a classic for sure and many myself included love it but hey if its not your cup of tea at least there are many other machines to give your attention to.
Really an amazing game. my #1. everyones got different tastes.
i'd go for im. sounds like you need more of a bash game
I love it for how it rewards both novice and expert strategies greatly. The novice can stack a couple multiballs and hit balls around and bash sandman and goblin and get tons and tons of points, while the expert can get a shot doubled for the ball, get one multi, get the other almost ready, and then hit controlled shots like ramps for jackpots all day until the end, then start up your almost ready multi and start working on getting your other multi almost ready again. Experts can play multiball forever, and I love it. Also, they avoided using Peter Parker's annoying actor's face or voice, and gave it a mostly comic book look.
Quoted from DCfoodfreak:Spent the day off motorcycle riding and then playing pinball. Just realized I played 5 out of 6 tables all day. SM just sat. So I fired it up. maybe its just me but as crazy as it sounds I even like TF better.
Starting to think I should trade it for an IM or sell for a WOZ or Kiss.
I am probably the only person not wowed by it.
Graphics are a big turn off too.
Am I the only one?
You are not alone. Thank you for posting this. I loved SM on location, but it did not last long In a HUO environment. It gets boring quick and the theme/graphics are a big turn off as well in a HUO. Funny about your TF comment; my TFLE is 2 mos away from surpassing the longevity of when I owned SM, and I have way more plays on TF than I did sm.
Quoted from Eskaybee:You are not alone. Thank you for posting this. I loved SM on location, but it did not last long In a HUO environment. It gets boring quick and the theme/graphics are a big turn off as well in a HUO. Funny about your TF comment; my TFLE is 2 mos away from surpassing the longevity of when I owned SM, and I have way more plays on TF than I did sm.
That's ok, fast flowing high action games aren't for everyone. (:
Quoted from VisitorQ:I owned SM for a week.
Congratulations!
Quoted from jarjarisgod:Congratulations!
It's good but not that good. After I got rid of it I played it again at a local movie joint. First game I was sorry I got rid of it but after a second I walked away from it leaving credits.
FUnny that this came up. I played it today at lunch, and while it isn't a well maintained game, it was decent. After 2 games, I wasn't longing for more. I'll give it a other shot this week though.
I've played it on location only, but quite a bit. That was enough for me, and that's too bad, as I really like the theme.
I thought I wanted a SM due to hype, spent time on it, decided to just play the one @ CP Pinball instead of buying one.
It's a great game & I play it often but it's not a "purchase" for me.
No matter, I see LOTR in people's "Owned in the past" list & wonder what they were smoking/thinking but that's just how it is.
Sold mine, but it hurt. Was upset to see it go. Theme, flow, and humor really were good. Only thing that I really didn't care for were the DMD movie animations. I'm not a fan of watching movie clips in orange.
I totally get not liking a pin other people love, hobbies are built on different opinions. It is actually great news for you that many other people don't share your opinion. When you go to sell the machine, it shouldn't be too hard to find a buyer, and it has appreciated since it came out. Better than having a pin nobody likes.
Quoted from smassa:That's ok, fast flowing high action games aren't for everyone. (:
Overrated games aren't for everyone either 
Sm shouldn't get bashed. I mean, I'd own one for sure for the right money. I think it would play better and look better in a well kept env.
I own SM, and is SM my favorite game? No. But it is a very solid title. And frankly when you compare it to some other games selling for $4k and over from Stern and Williams (POTC, BDK, TOTAN, TOM, etc) it's a much better game than those. One thing that's critical for SM is the shaker motor, if you've only played one without it then you're definitely missing a huge part of the game.
It was probably the best overall Stern game until AC/DC came out. It had flow, a great ruleset, wizard and mini wizard modes, etc.
Quoted from Tommi_Gunn:Really an amazing game. my #1. everyones got different tastes.
i'd go for im. sounds like you need more of a bash game
What in the hell is going on today? First you like an insert mod, then you and I agree that SM is our #1 favorite games. I'm thrown off by this as usually I think we disagree more 
As for the OP: yes, you're crazy SM is the greatest game ever made. Lyman's best rules + Steve Ritchie flow + incredible mode stacking + one of the greatest wizard modes that very few can achieve. Such a great game.
SM was a strange game for me. In 2007ish I played it a few times and didn't think any thing of it. Then the new code hit and all the hype started. I was able to put a few more games on and still wasn't impressed. Then even MORE hype...I'm like WTF...I'm gonna grab one of these thing and figure out what all the fuss is about.
So I bought one and kept it at my office so I could get a bunch of games on it. About a week or 2 in and 50ish games I still was like..."I don't get it"
It wasn't until I approached the 100 game mark I really started understand the game...and the pure brilliance of the rule set. I'm not sure there's a more action packed game in mode stacking and multi ball stacking. It's a true players game as almost every shot (minus the Green Goblin and Sandman...which are usually 'accidental' multi-ball hits) made has a direct return path to a flipper...even coming out of the pops. Thus if you're 'on' your game and a true shot maker...you are rewarding greatly.
Getting to SuperHero isn't that difficult..I've been there twice in the 150 games before I traded my SM from my office for an X-Men (still got one a SM at home). You make good shots..and you are rewarded with a chance to make yet another good shot..and so on...and so on.
Oh yeah.. and the movie clip animations absolutely blow! Honestly..a alpha-numeric display would be better in this game
I bought one based on all the hype, and I really regret that I fell for it. It doesn't really get played in my collection and there are so many better games out there for the price.
When I have guests over it doesn't get much love either. SM is just a so-so game at best.
Quoted from RobT:Like X-Men?
Oh man! So close! Thought I was going to get through a whole thread without smassa or RobT throwing on OT dig at X-men. Oh well, maybe next thread 
Love my SM (although I am playing Tron, AC/DC, XMen more lately).
My SM has the buildings along with all the other Back Alley Creations Stuff e.t.c. (and is mandatory on this game IMO)
I also have the weird hybrid "Limited Edition" (only 60 or so made) so I can't let mine go. (Webbed siderails, LE Plaque, signed by Gary/Ritchie, Colored Webbies, Shaker Pre-Installed).
Just changed out the slings to the spidey eyes with red/blue led's and I really like it.
Pic does it no justice 
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Quoted from NickBuffaloPinball:Wow, am I the only one that really likes the sounds and thinks that the DMD animations are fine?
I also enjoy the DMD animations and all the sound effects for that matter (vs games like BDK / POTC with really bad voiceovers)
I think it's one of Sterns better titles. Owned it for 1 year and got bored. Replaced it with AC/DC premium. Happy with the decision, however my AC/DC isn't nearly as reliable as SM. Stern's build quality unfortunately isn't what it use to be. Two board failures and two canon motor failures in less than 100 plays! I've owned 5 other Sterns (LOTR/TSPP/AP/SM/POTC) and they've been extremely reliable. AC/DC is the first arguable "lemon". Fortunately, Stern has been very supportive and ships out replacement parts in a timely manner (so it's not that big a deal...just frustrating).
Probably not...
Most the newer guys in the hobby are used to Stern's movie clip DMD animations.
Us old timers remember the cooler programmed animations graphics...just adding the movie samples are definitely a step backwards in technology.
All though X-men stuff looks awesome so far...really looking forward to the next rev of the software
Quoted from NickBuffaloPinball:Wow, am I the only one that really likes the sounds and thinks that the DMD animations are fine?
Quoted from DCfoodfreak:Spent the day off motorcycle riding and then playing pinball. Just realized I played 5 out of 6 tables all day. SM just sat. So I fired it up. maybe its just me but as crazy as it sounds I even like TF better.
Starting to think I should trade it for an IM or sell for a WOZ or Kiss.
I am probably the only person not wowed by it.
Graphics are a big turn off too.
Am I the only one?
LOL!
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