Pinside rating
This game received 193 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.958 /10
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 1st in the game group "Attack from Mars". The group itself ranks #2 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game design: 9.017
Artwork: 8.902
Sounds/Music: 8.658
Other Aspects: 9.076
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 2 of us have rated this game.
This game is part of a group
Note! There are multiple versions of this game!
This is "Attack From Mars (Remake - LE)".
The other versions are: Attack from Mars (regular version), Attack From Mars (Remake - Classic), Attack From Mars (Remake - Special)
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Kangasala
7.248/10
3 days ago
Sandy, UT
I’ve played both the original and remake on many occasions. AFM is a fun, classic game that I always enjoy. With that said, I am not sure I would rate it as top 10 of all time let alone #1.
The layout is fun and it has good humor as well. The playfield, particularly by more recent standards, however, doesn’t have many toys or that much going on. I think it is kind of bare. I personally prefer MM for a similar era, classic pin with a similar layout (more and better toys).
I didn’t play AFM growing up so there is no nostalgia factoring into how I rate this pin. Overall, a fun pin but not one where I think it is better than several newer pins and not one I think I would pay 6k+ for.
The layout is fun and it has good humor as well. The playfield, particularly by more recent standards, however, doesn’t have many toys or that much going on. I think it is kind of bare. I personally prefer MM for a similar era, classic pin with a similar layout (more and better toys).
I didn’t play AFM growing up so there is no nostalgia factoring into how I rate this pin. Overall, a fun pin but not one where I think it is better than several newer pins and not one I think I would pay 6k+ for.
9.660/10
6 days ago
I love this machine! I am truly addicted to this game. I played the original and the remake quite a bit, and I find the original to be made a bit better. But you can't go wrong with either one. The game play is fast and fun, the game rules are great, destroying saucers to me never gets old. The call outs???? "MULTIBALL!!!" amazing!
If I was going to be real picky about this game, I would say it is a drain monster. Which makes me a better player but damn it can be frustrating! Especially when you are playing at a $1 a play at the bar. But again, it makes me a better player. So yeah I am a big fan.
If I was going to be real picky about this game, I would say it is a drain monster. Which makes me a better player but damn it can be frustrating! Especially when you are playing at a $1 a play at the bar. But again, it makes me a better player. So yeah I am a big fan.
9.620/10
51 days ago
This game is probably the greatest pinball machine ever made. It has a simple and easy to grasp rule set and goal for beginners, and lots of things to do for pinball masters. The theme is awesome, and the remake is amazing. I love this machine and if I could only have one (and afford it) it would be this one.
8.396/10
60 days ago
Though I have never been a huge fan of the original, I really enjoy the entire package that is AFMr LE. The topper is the best in pinball, the huge custom color DMD is fantastic looking and still captures that 1990's DMD era while stepping it up. The animations are far better than the original. The sound is big, rumbling and fits the theme perfectly. This is a good playfield design and a good pinball game, but overall it is better than just the gameplay. I would give the gameplay a 7 and the overall pin a 9. It's the entire package that makes this remake a winner. Would love to own an LE someday.
9.780/10
3 months ago
Toronto, ON
I went into this game thinking it was going to be just like Medieval Madness, and in a lot of ways, it is. But once you launch that ball, you quickly realize it's not as friendly. To me, it's the faster, and more punishing version of this classic Brian Eddy layout.
I still think I'd take my Medieval Madness over it, but there definitely are days where I feel the opposite.
Also, game seems to plays faster than the original likely due to the extra clear coat. The clear on this game is all prone to chipping and it's worth noting that CGC basically has tried to sweep the issue under the rug.
All in all though, it's definitely a blast to play and the topper on the LE is epic!
I still think I'd take my Medieval Madness over it, but there definitely are days where I feel the opposite.
Also, game seems to plays faster than the original likely due to the extra clear coat. The clear on this game is all prone to chipping and it's worth noting that CGC basically has tried to sweep the issue under the rug.
All in all though, it's definitely a blast to play and the topper on the LE is epic!
9.190/10
4 months ago
I have a remark SE, and unlike the MM remake, this plays identical to the original. I played them side by side and had absolutely zero issues making shots on both. In fact, blasting the left orbit sometimes fails to register the switch (same on the original) haha. I say the SE is superior to the original because of the high res dot work that was done on the full color display -- amazing, and the game definitely has better lighting. I fault this game (and the original) on repetitiveness of call outs and the music. I fault the remake on poor LED integration. Specifically, the insert fading used on the original for "hit me" shots is obvious. On the remake, it's VERY tough to distinguish solidly lit inserts from those strobing. There's simply not enough dynamic range in the light fade. That's a big drawback for me.
9.560/10
4 months ago
Seriously one of the very best in my opinion. I've never grown tired of it, it eats up quarters like crazy, and it's got an amazing theme. For the players who dig the fan layout this is a must! Super hilarious call-outs, amazing art, and one of the coolest toys ever put in a game. The remake is that much better as it still has yet to break down (knock on wood). Built an entire room for it last year at Horrorhouse Fest and it blew people away... literally...
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