Attack from Mars

Pinside rating

This game received 1185 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.810 /10

8.81

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Attack from Mars". The group itself ranks #5 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.



Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 8.915

Artwork: 8.596

Sounds/Music: 8.413

Other Aspects: 9.021


Pinside staff rating

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9.176

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7.717/10
6 years ago
I owned this along side MMr for about 9 months. MMr stays, I sold AFMr. It's a good game, but MM is the better game for me.

AFM just isn't as fun and doesn't have as much humor.
8.816/10
6 years ago
Together with MB my number 2 (after SS) in style. One of the best ...
10.000/10
6 years ago
Awesome game. Great animations and beautiful artwork. Destroying the first saucer is pretty easy and gives beginners confidence, however achieving 'ruler of the universe' is very difficult so the game is good for beginners and experienced players. I have upgraded the speakers in my game and it sounds fantastic...the bass is great and makes playing it a much more immersive experience.
9.740/10
6 years ago
This game never gets old and is always the most played game when I have people over. Fast, fun and a great theme that is expertly integrated.
8.800/10
6 years ago
Very solid all around. No wonder they are making it again. Fun shots, easy for all ages to figure out, sounds might get a little repetitive. Has something that appeals to all players.
7.785/10
6 years ago
This is a great game, surely a top 10. I think it gets too many ratings, and that puts it higher than it needs to be. It's about the same as CFTBL for me in terms of being lastable and fun, despite simplicity.
9.176/10
6 years ago
One of my favorites. I think I prefer its sister game MM a bit more, but AFM is definitely a keeper. The playfield is very open, and deceptively simple. However, the game really makes you think about your strategy and approach. I own AFM but I am intrigued by the new remake... it seems like a color DMD would be very a cool feature.
9.120/10
6 years ago
This game is hit or miss. Either your on point with your shots and doing well, or your draining real fast. The theme is excellent and the call outs are funny to listen too. The shots all feel satisfying to hit, and the rules are pretty straightforward. The super skill shot is easy to hit. I might buy one if the price comes down soon, otherwise I'll buy the remake.
9.520/10
7 years ago
I really like this one. I like the depth of the ruleset, and the modes are varied and just plain fun. There are a lot of different multiball modes, which I enjoy, and the game makes surprisingly wide use of a single central toy (the saucer). My wife and daughter are both casual players, and they both really love AFM. I find most games of this era to generally be a bit dark and hard to see in normal lighting unless they've had LEDs installed, but AFM is an exception. I'm a fan of LEDs, and I still think they are a worthwhile upgrade for AFM, but aren't as necessary. I also find the Martians' design to be irresistible. The callouts are fun and clever, and the overall musical theme and sound design are solid, but are also subject to some of the technical limitations of the time when the game was produced. An upgrade to a color DMD really helps this game shine as well, as some of the animations on the monochrome display just cry out for color. Martians need to be green, after all! Finally, the extra ball animation is my absolute favorite of any pin I have ever played, with only Monster Bash coming close. This is one game that for me has never gotten old. AFM is on my very short list, and I suspect I'll pretty much always have space for it.
9.940/10
7 years ago
Love playing this game. It really has it all imo. Theme, animations, sound, gameplay etc. There is so much to do that it never gets old. Shaker motor and color DMD really take this pin to another level. Will definitely own one day.
7.414/10
7 years ago
Another classic that plays real well and just has this good "feel" to it. The shots are logical, and so is the basic ruleset. I think this machine is one of the best tournament-machines, due to the simplicity and also speed of things, while there still are different strategies and ways to attempt a decent score. This machine is high-risk in general; it is very easy to lose control, so it makes for exciting matches in tournaments where the player is forced to take considerable riskier paths if he/she want to go for a really good score.
The super-skillshot feature is also quite cool because it adds a strategic element to the play right from the get-go. The voice-acting is also hilarious and so is the theme in general. And the strobe multiball is awesome! Big thumb up.
9.700/10
7 years ago
A classic for a reason. One of the best games out there at integrating humor into the theme. Easy to understand rules. Satisfying gameplay. Terrific all around machine.
7.940/10
7 years ago
Super fun for a bash, but gets a bit repetitive. I did own it, but it didn't stay long.
8.407/10
7 years ago
great game
10.000/10
7 years ago
Arguably, one of the best games of all time. You wil have to be on your game to reach the end of this one. Perfect playfield layout, great speech, and just a blast to play.
8.728/10
7 years ago
It has an open playfield, is well implemented, is fast, and is fun. I've only been able to play few games on it to date and immediately understand why it is a classic. I spent a lot of quarters on AFM and other pins tonight (ghostbusters, avatar, batman dark knight, star wars, and world cup soccer). Ghostbusters was a bit more fun. GB and AFM were heads and shoulders above the others...followed by WCS.
8.916/10
7 years ago
Afm has it all. Theme, layout,rules, sound, quality. One of my favorite pins all time. Really nothing bad to say other then the price tag. Will never leave my collection! Edit 1 Super bad art for the cabinet and playfield. But still fun to play, there's a reason it was remade. Edit 2 Sold this table only because it got stale in collection of 8. Can see why it was remade, definite money maker on route. Really just didn't play it anymore, could buy 2 or 3 decent tables for the price of afm. My favorite aspect of this pin is the theme, is probably top 3 best theme all time.
9.280/10
7 years ago
It's a good game, but it's sequel Revenge from Mars is better. This one is a bit too highly rated.
7.192/10
7 years ago
This is a fun game. The gimmicks are a little humorous. Lighting and artwork are good. The game play is fun and initially engaging with the gimmicks, but gets repetitive. I'd play this on location every time I see it, but probably would not own it in my collection because it would loose the fun factor too soon. Playing it on location is still fun.
8.296/10
7 years ago
Good game very fun...
9.464/10
7 years ago
This game is currently the top of my most wanted list. Fast and engaging game play. There is a straight forward approach to success with the games use of the Saucer and the Martians giving a logical rewarding plan of attack to progress through the game. Top 5 game in my opinion.

Edit: Purchased this game, even better at home, upgraded my rating, so much to do at all times but easy to understand and progress to experience many aspects of the game. Awesome layout and awesome varied multi balls. Easy to learn but still lasting fun. Favourite 90`s game.
8.800/10
7 years ago
AFM is classic pinball fun. Fast, flowing shots. The theme is well designed and integrated with great quotes. Good rulle set. Challenging but not ridiculously hard.
10.000/10
7 years ago
Really fun theme and that you're trying to attack the UFOs. I like it because it's easy to play and most likely you'll take down a UFO or 2.
9.280/10
7 years ago
Such a great game! I didn't think so highly of it the first time I played it in a loud barcade with a broken flipper. The next time I played it in a quieter barcade, allowing me to hear all the music and callouts
9.560/10
7 years ago
I really enjoy AFM. It is a hard machine for me to master but the layout is open and the objectives are clear. It can be both frustrating and addicting. The dancing Martians are a great touch as are some of the Easter eggs. Cows are awesome. I wish my pinball skills were better. It is easy to understand why MB and MM can trace their roots to this game. A great rule set and solid theme music add to the overall execution. The only complaint is that the cabinet graphics get faded easily.
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