Amazing amount of overreaction and underreaction.

I think it will be fun. Would have liked to have seen more mechanical, but I think it is in keeping with the theme, designed to tell a story, and the LCD used to emulate Tiki Pinball makes sense (though a Stewie PF would have been cooler). Can't be too hard core as making it too difficult alienates the kids who are needed to keep the hobby afloat, hence the LCD virtual pin tie in, the attainable-by-design Wizard mode/ending, and easily identifiable areas/compartments.

Some thought went into this.

I'm looking forward to playing it.

Wouldn't buy this or anything worth this much sight unseen if I could help it, so that doesn't say much. If one were serious about buying a TS, the biggest question: a Wonka instead? And that has to do with who the audience is at one's specific home more than anything. TS is definitely more contemporary, but Wonka more mechanically inclined.

Stock market might be the biggest thing affecting this title, more than any ramp or choice of TS sequel to theme. Not a bad idea from a business decision to keep the manufacturing/SERVICE costs down, especially with the economy going down the road that it seems to be going down.

But for lovers of pin who want to see new works of art/innovation with every title, hard not to disappoint.

TS is going to be all right.