Quoted from Thunderbird:Can’t believe Batman 66 is even mentioned in this thread. It is easily with the new code, one of the top three games of all time. If you don’t believe me, put a bunch of games on one and you’ll see why with the new code (I understand why the haters blasted the old code).
Now it has near perfect integration between TV/Movie and playfield experience and no I’m not a huge Stern fan other than this table. Too many copy and paste machines for my liking. But B66 has two of the best toys ever in pinball, the penguin crane and Bat cave turntable.
The layout is good too allowing for clear vision of the light show and many targets to shoot. It’s main targets are at the back of the table, so some may not like that as well. You have to be a decent pinballer to play a table like this, but the new code (.98) makes the layout shine now.
Also, speaking of JJP tables: they are at a much higher level than Stern (especially Dialed In).
Batman 66 is Stern’s highest selling table of all time. So you haters need to take a second look. You’re truly missing out on some great fun!
I only played one game of 66 at the Wheeling Expo. And I will say... I didn't expect much from the game. I saw footage of it online and I thought it was boring and dumb. I hated how the video footage was integrated. I just thought it was lazy and didn't feel like how a proper pinball machine should play.
Then I played it... Don't know the code...But, probably it was the new code. And I was impressed. I really enjoyed the game.
I don't know if I liked it better than Star Wars(another game I thought I'd hate), but I know I like it better than Deadpool. I like Deadpools theme, I love the sprite animations, and I love the art... Just the game plays like a yawn for me... Just ho-hum... To me... And I hate boom buttons. Same stance in star wars about that button. But, I love the leathal weapon 3 trigger.That works... But a button... Boring... to me at least...
Anyway, back to Batman 66'. I only played the one game as stated, but I played it well and got a replay on it. I don't and won't pretend that I know everything about the pin. I do know that I look forward to playing it again. And that I enjoyed Batman 66' over the Dark Knight pin. Just a better experience, and I think because the colors are brighter, you see your ball easier. And to me seeing the ball makes for a better time playing.
So I would agree Batman 66' isn't the worst pin out there. Hell lets be honest, anything with the foxy Julie Newmar can't be all bad.