Quoted from Pimp77:TOTAN is the ultimate version of this (although it's modes are quite easy). You have to beat the current mode to move on...even from ball to ball.
You can just wish away modes, you don't have to play thru the modes. Hell, get a ruby or two, and you'll run thru that game.
To the OP, it sounds like your asking about more linear game. Pinball Magic fits that bill IMPO.