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Stern Stranger Things

By pinmister

4 years ago


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“Are you interested in a Stern Stranger Things pinball machine?”

  • Yes, I am interested if it plays well and has polished code 492 votes
    40%
  • No, I am not interested 439 votes
    36%
  • Maybe, not a huge fan of the franchise but maybe if it plays well 100 votes
    8%
  • I like pizza 202 votes
    16%

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Post #972 Stranger things video Posted by halflip87 (4 years ago)

Post #975 Stranger Things screen shots Posted by Rascal_H (4 years ago)

Post #1751 Feature matrix from Stern. Posted by twenty84 (4 years ago)

Post #1774 Pro features video. Posted by proco (4 years ago)

Post #1775 Trailer with intro from Duffer Bros. Posted by johnnyutah (4 years ago)

Post #1793 First shipping confirmation photo. Posted by Tilt (4 years ago)

Post #1829 Pics of official Stern accessories. Posted by RebelGuitars (4 years ago)

Post #1835 Brian Eddie podcast link on game. Posted by C2CPinball (4 years ago)

Post #3236 Nice game review Posted by delt31 (4 years ago)

Post #3275 This Week In Pinball deep dive. Posted by pin2d (4 years ago)


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#2792 4 years ago
Quoted from MikeS:

I haven't played it yet but have talked to several friends that have and the consensus seems to be that they really like how it shoots but the fatal flaw is how difficult the Demogorgan is to hit, and you can get locked into the mode of you can't hit it. One friend described it as the hardest shot in pinball and said that the Hole in One shot in NGG is easier.
I hope to get a chance to play it sometime in the next week to decide for myself.

How is a difficult shot a fatal flaw. Nothing wrong with challenging shots... particularly if it's a major scoring shot that needs to be nailed. Increases game longevity and satisfaction when you hit it if you ask me. If you could hit the shot easily all the time it would get real boring real fast.

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#2831 4 years ago

I think a few people are being a little too judgmental on this title. Just from the stream it was the pro, which it seems is missing the main innovation in the game.

The game has 4 ramps (left orbit ramp to right ramp complete, left ramp, right ramp, jump ramp. 4 bank targets up posts and bash toy that is interactive on all models. Prem has dedicated projected images for shots etc plus real magnetic ball lock for 3 balls.

Ok here's where I get downvoted no end. This pro has more on paper than the pro JP... think about what the pro JP has... up posts 4 ramps and a Newton ball toy.... That's it. Even the premium doesn't really add much aside from the t rex ball capture. There is no real 2 or 3 ball multiball lock, no drops, just the one target gate on the prem. It has a shit load of stand ups over stranger things and an extra flipper to do loop shots or hit the half pipe ramp... which by the way has been done to death by stern.... 3rd.flipper for loop shots... only the warp shot on ST is way more fun.

You can subjectively argue for either layout being better but there seems to be a majority consensus that there is night and day between these 2 releases which just isn't the case.... oh and dinosaurs suck compared to the stranger things cool horror eighties theme.

On color palette, sounds, and art package alone stranger things takes it hands down. And it's beta code and then some for this game.

#3576 4 years ago
Quoted from TheLaw:

Aerosmith/GOTG family... Ouch.

Ouch? They are fantastic games... and just good pinball fun. Nothing wrong with being compared to these 2 cool titles.

#3577 4 years ago
Quoted from Zablon:

In case you haven't been keeping up with current events, there's diddly to talk about. Go over to the owners thread and listen to the crickets.

In case you haven't noticed check the title of the thread... Nothing to do with all this DLC garbage that's filling the thread.

#3919 4 years ago
Quoted from corvair61:

I’m on the opposite side on this... I would rather see it first hand under garbage lighting and know that it’s still presenting itself well enough and is playable with bright ass lighting...knowing that every damn venue this game goes in is GOING to be darker than this one. Everyone needs to take a chill pill.

Agree... unfortunately this hobby is typically rife with people who look for things to whinge and whine about. I prefer to take the glass half full approach when it comes to manufacturers showing some initiative and innovation. It’s common sense that any projected image will degrade or improve depending on the room lighting. It’s not that hard.

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#4757 4 years ago

I’m still on the fence after looking at the deadflip post... you pretty much need to play the thing in the dark. Not saying it doesn’t look cool but for the extra coin your just getting visuals. The magnetic ball lock is nice but still meh. So is it worth the extra coin I guess is the question.

#4851 4 years ago
Quoted from NeilMcRae:

So today I got to see and play the premium.
All this noise about the projector is total nonsense. Even in a very_ well lit room at EAG the projection was great. Darker yes it’s better but I can’t imagine any of us playing near the sun and even then...
The projector content is super cool. Different symbols appear on the switches; countdowns drive different points and the backbox is lit up by the projector in a cool way. I was in two minds to change my LE order to an Elvira but I’m sticking with it. I was also able to hit the gorgon shot several times.
Neil.

Mixed emotions about your comment... encouraging that the projector may be worth it... and shit more money to upgrade lol

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