Stern
Avatar (LE) Pinside Rating
This game received 87 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.889 /10
Avatar (LE)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 1st in the game group "Avatar". The group itself ranks #104 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.575
Artwork: 8.167
Sounds/Music: 7.914
Other Aspects: 7.822
Pinside staff rating
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This title is part of group: "Avatar"
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8.960/10
5 months ago
Sandy, UT
I enjoy this game, but it's beginners and intermediates that seem to love this game. It has lots of gimmicks and toys and the Navi ball is fun too. The multiballs can really get frantic but that's half the fun! I'm not wild about the graphics on the color dmd, too dark. I'll probably swap it to a different machine. Not sure why this machine isn't rated higher, there are many people that come over to my house and won't play anything else!
9.380/10
3 years ago
I think Avatar is a fun and challenging game. It can be a bear to keep that ball in play to complete certain objectives but pinball is supposed to be a challenge. I really like the music, and the 3D translite. I like the animated AMP Suit...I wish Stern had not taken shortcut with the AMP suit by removing the top of the suit to get it to fit under the playfield glass...you can clearly see where the guns were cut off of a stock off-the -shelf toy. Regardless, Avatar remains in my collection and I continue to have fun playing it.
8.268/10
3 years ago
Rimini
the theme is there, the film can be heard while you play ... the playing field is a bit "thin" but there is everything to have fun, the magnet and robot has a nice effect that is the main attraction, I would have put some something more in the game plan but among my pinball machines I always want to turn it on ...... there are no interactive games with the dmd and this I'm sorry, however it's really worth having it
7.616/10
3 years ago
I feel conflicted with this game. It is fun and I would certainly put quarters in it out in the wild, but it really doesn't stand out in any way for me. I want to like it more because I enjoy the movie, but the cracker jack toy quality, simplicity of the design, and lack of innovation keep me away.
These are very rare, and the price has stayed low. These are "telling" signs for me.
These are very rare, and the price has stayed low. These are "telling" signs for me.
8.336/10
4 years ago
Hard to find a theme/game the wife likes? Well turns out she loves this one. Sound is amazing when upgraded with speakers and Sub! Fast and furious with many SDTM which keeps me coming back. LE looks beautiful with chrome.
Truly happy I bought this one. In a good size collection it's a keeper and with very few made it's staying.
Truly happy I bought this one. In a good size collection it's a keeper and with very few made it's staying.
9.036/10
7 years ago
Warrington
One of Sterns most underrated games, the link lock is one of my favourite shots on a modern Stern, the AMP suit is another great shot/feature similar in pay off to the Monger on Ironman. On my 2nd NIB LE & this one wont be going anywhere.
9.060/10
8 years ago
Underrated game. Punishing. Keeps you coming back for more. Game play is much like Iron Man. I would not have both in the same collection. I love both movies, I love both games, I love the technical aspect of what Iron Man means as a theme (I am an engineer), at the end of the day I think Avatar is a better game. If you are an Iron Man fan, try playing Avatar and see if you connect.
5.945/10
9 years ago
Blah! I bought an Le NIB based on the movie which both my wife & I loved. Big mistake. Quickest game I resold. I hated the layout, single ramp and cheap toys. The game itself(backglass & cabinet) is gorgeous. Lost money but lesson learned. Play before you buy.
4.886/10
10 years ago
Great theme and art package for Stern. Added figures on the playfield look great. The addition of the Navi Ball is fun, but not implemented into the rules as well as TZ years before it. The captive ball lock is a neat idea, and works well. This game has one of the worse rule packages I have seen. After every ball you loose your progress towards the wizard mode. This makes Avatar really a one ball game. I enjoy challenging games, but this unfairly makes Avatar difficult in a frustrating way. The fact that this is unchangeable in the options too is unacceptable. The playfield design is not all that great either. Add all these things up and you have a below average machine based on a great movie.
7.912/10
10 years ago
Ok, just picked up an Avatar LE and this review is based on 50 or so plays. First, this is by far, definitely , the most under rated game i have ever played. Yes there is only one ramp. Not sure I would even comment, but , that seems to be a big deal. Not for me!! I have played the pro in the wild, but, the LE is the better game . Well worth the extra cash.
Over all game review so far: Fast play. Very good flow. The Navi ball motors around the play field and the ramp. The game is beautiful. The chrome trim makes the cabinet pop. The cabinet art work is very good and the 3d back glass is my favorite of all the games that I own(ed). I am not an Avatar junkie, so my review on the cabinet is strictly based on my overall observations .
The rules do not seem to be overly deep. So far , my strategy has been to stack multi balls and rack up the points. I have not yet reviewed the on line rules so there may be more to do. You do not need TSPP deep rules to have fun with a game. The wizard mode is attainable for the moderate player.
My game has the full package of coin taker options and they enhance the light show. The light show is also very colorful and is its' best in multi ball.
The DMD show is from actual movie clips for those that like clips versus animations. Very cool.
Now the best part. The sound!! My game still has the stock speakers ( soon to be remedied). The sound clips are both from the movie and custom made for the game. Every time I play , I hear some thing new. Now since the clips are aimed at "Sully", I admit I may be a little influenced , but there are a lot of call outs and they are really integrated well. Lots of call outs are one of the reasons I like Tron as well.
So if you are not easily influenced by what others say about a game, and you like the new Sterns, including the unpopular ones such as TFLE and TAVELE, this game may be for you. There are not a lot of LE's (250) out there and they can be found in the low 4K range. Go for it. " You got no balls , Sully".
Over all game review so far: Fast play. Very good flow. The Navi ball motors around the play field and the ramp. The game is beautiful. The chrome trim makes the cabinet pop. The cabinet art work is very good and the 3d back glass is my favorite of all the games that I own(ed). I am not an Avatar junkie, so my review on the cabinet is strictly based on my overall observations .
The rules do not seem to be overly deep. So far , my strategy has been to stack multi balls and rack up the points. I have not yet reviewed the on line rules so there may be more to do. You do not need TSPP deep rules to have fun with a game. The wizard mode is attainable for the moderate player.
My game has the full package of coin taker options and they enhance the light show. The light show is also very colorful and is its' best in multi ball.
The DMD show is from actual movie clips for those that like clips versus animations. Very cool.
Now the best part. The sound!! My game still has the stock speakers ( soon to be remedied). The sound clips are both from the movie and custom made for the game. Every time I play , I hear some thing new. Now since the clips are aimed at "Sully", I admit I may be a little influenced , but there are a lot of call outs and they are really integrated well. Lots of call outs are one of the reasons I like Tron as well.
So if you are not easily influenced by what others say about a game, and you like the new Sterns, including the unpopular ones such as TFLE and TAVELE, this game may be for you. There are not a lot of LE's (250) out there and they can be found in the low 4K range. Go for it. " You got no balls , Sully".
3.766/10
10 years ago
Odd layout, not much fun. Themed well, but I was bored after 2 balls. Not worth the price tag.
Perth
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