Stern
Avengers: Infinity Quest (pro) Pinside Rating
This game received 303 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.247 /10
Avengers: Infinity Quest (pro)
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 3rd in the game group "Avengers: Infinity Quest". The group itself ranks #26 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.444
Artwork: 8.348
Sounds/Music: 7.403
Other Aspects: 8.456
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 3 of us have rated this game.
This title is part of group: "Avengers: Infinity Quest"
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8.126/10
52 days ago
Cullercoats
This game does play well- the ball paths, tower shot and middle ramp, upper flipper shots all feel great; the problem is you don’t have a clue what you’re meant to be going for as there’s nothing obvious about the bingo square thing or the battles. It’s impressive when you get Hulk multiball going and the light show and frenetic moments are good- the still frame animations are by contrast to Deadpool and Venom, very lamentable. There’s so much more they could’ve done with the theme to make it engaging. I’m a bit disappointed being a comic fan and liking Marvel. I prefer DP and SM over this
9.560/10
85 days ago
Louisville, KY
This is a great machine for the home. It takes time to grasp the rules but it makes for a deep game with lots of options on how to attack it. The combos are very satisfying when hit. The soul gem quest is my favorite part so far. The side drains are punishing though, that’s truly my biggest gripe. The animation could be deeper but it has a comic book feel that is in line with the art work of the rest of the machine.
Jakarta
8.796/10
8 months ago
I was initially cautious about picking up AIQ as it is (probably) the least appreciated of Elwin's games. But every time I played this game on location I couldn't stop! So it was inevitable that it would eventually wind up in my collection. Now, over 50 games later, I am genuinely glad it's here!
As you would expect from Elwin, the flow is fantastic! Does it have Elwin's best flow? No, I think that still goes to GZ :).
Theme gets a thumbs up from me. What's not to like about assembling the Avengers and fighting Thanos and his minions? Is it Avengers the film? No, but if you're into the comics (like I am) then this is still perfect for theme. Would it have been better using the movie theme? Arguably, yes, but I feel like this is where Zombie Yeti's artwork was really allowed to be free and create an awesome, comic book, inspired design package.
Pros:
Great flow (as expected)!
Amazing art!
Awesome theme!
Modes are straight forward and easy to start with tons of side goals you can work towards.
Several satisfying shots and combos!
My gripes:
The music package is forgettable with no familiar theme songs or super exciting hero-style music (in my opinion). Some of the other sounds can be somewhat repetitive as well. Most of the voice acting is also sub-par and, with the exception of Thor, sound nothing like what you'd expect.
The left bank of targets - It's not that they don't work, but they are extremely tough to clear (especially the bottom most target). The rules surrounding this bank are also far too complex to be fun in my opinion - like a hero version of a Bingo card. Luckily, they are not crucial for most modes.
Animations: What animations??? Ya, it's lacking here for sure. Lots of moving still shots of various Marvel characters but no actual "animations" that I've noticed. (unless we are considering moving screenshots as animations now) - It does seem like this is becoming more par for the course with Stern these days though. Hire more artists, Stern :)
Final thoughts:
Like all of the Elwin games I've played, AIQ can be tough but never feels punishing. Usually Elwin has a couple of "easy" shots to hit if you get frustrated and AIQ is no exception. Anytime I get frustrated, or I just need to slow down the pace, I just hit one of the center ramps. Hitting a center ramp, to right ramp, to right orbit and back to the right flipper (to repeat the pattern or start a new combo) never gets old! And despite my gripes, I am still having an absolute blast playing this pin!! If you like your Super Heroes and you like your Elwin pins this will fit your needs nicely!
As you would expect from Elwin, the flow is fantastic! Does it have Elwin's best flow? No, I think that still goes to GZ :).
Theme gets a thumbs up from me. What's not to like about assembling the Avengers and fighting Thanos and his minions? Is it Avengers the film? No, but if you're into the comics (like I am) then this is still perfect for theme. Would it have been better using the movie theme? Arguably, yes, but I feel like this is where Zombie Yeti's artwork was really allowed to be free and create an awesome, comic book, inspired design package.
Pros:
Great flow (as expected)!
Amazing art!
Awesome theme!
Modes are straight forward and easy to start with tons of side goals you can work towards.
Several satisfying shots and combos!
My gripes:
The music package is forgettable with no familiar theme songs or super exciting hero-style music (in my opinion). Some of the other sounds can be somewhat repetitive as well. Most of the voice acting is also sub-par and, with the exception of Thor, sound nothing like what you'd expect.
The left bank of targets - It's not that they don't work, but they are extremely tough to clear (especially the bottom most target). The rules surrounding this bank are also far too complex to be fun in my opinion - like a hero version of a Bingo card. Luckily, they are not crucial for most modes.
Animations: What animations??? Ya, it's lacking here for sure. Lots of moving still shots of various Marvel characters but no actual "animations" that I've noticed. (unless we are considering moving screenshots as animations now) - It does seem like this is becoming more par for the course with Stern these days though. Hire more artists, Stern :)
Final thoughts:
Like all of the Elwin games I've played, AIQ can be tough but never feels punishing. Usually Elwin has a couple of "easy" shots to hit if you get frustrated and AIQ is no exception. Anytime I get frustrated, or I just need to slow down the pace, I just hit one of the center ramps. Hitting a center ramp, to right ramp, to right orbit and back to the right flipper (to repeat the pattern or start a new combo) never gets old! And despite my gripes, I am still having an absolute blast playing this pin!! If you like your Super Heroes and you like your Elwin pins this will fit your needs nicely!
6.709/10
10 months ago
St. John's, NL
Shoots well but the theme doesn’t do much for me. The fact that I could not stay awake through the long and boring movie might be a factor here. I kind of feel I lost interest in Marvel movies about a 2015 - that is when either they stopped being good or the novelty had worn off - the last really good movie was Guardians of the Galaxy 1 and it has been all downhill from there. Movies like the Iron Man series were on a whole other level compared to the recent trash which feel like they are phoned-in. Same for the pinball games.
8.600/10
11 months ago
I must admit, the first time I played this game I didn't think much of it. I wrote it off because I only played 1 game on location and it went quick. Then today I wander into a location near me and they had it and I decided to give it another try and wow, was my first impression wrong. This is a really fabulous shooter and its a ton of fun! The soaring ramps are cool and the tower lock is spectacular! I have never seen an Avengers movie but know the characters and the theming seems well done. I would like to know the rules better, but no matter what it's a great shooter with a ton of flow. I wouldn't mind owning one.
8.776/10
1 year ago
An absolutely fantastic shooting pin. You can can combo shots for days on AIQ. Love the ability to press your luck and build up portal locks before beginning a quest for a gem. Love the Avengers theme like the way that each character is integrated into a different shot. The rules are definitely complex which probably makes this game more suited to a home environment so you can learn all the nuances. I will agree with everyone that says the animations and call outs are pretty underwhelming and repetitive. And I wish that progress on a gem wasn't lost when you drain. Definitely makes this a difficult one to progress far on for the average player! Despite these minor quibbles, I always end up thoroughly enjoying AIQ when I play it on location.
8.003/10
1 year ago
Quick thoughts after a handful of plays: I enjoyed the layout and game play, but the "toys and gimmicks" were lacking. Feels like a game I could ding in a bunch of areas but still rate high for overall fun and enjoyability. More than the sum of its parts. Will update review when I have more time on it.
4.418/10
1 year ago
Definitely a game that I do not enjoy at all. Layout is clunky, rules are convoluted, and the game just doesn't make me want to play it. Art is still good, as it is Yeti, although it's not his best. Honestly prefer the original Avengers game by Gomez to this one.
10.000/10
1 year ago
I think this is the best Stern game. Complete package: Coding, Art, Layout, and Callouts. No it's not the movie but it is a full package as where the movie assets would not have been complete and lacking context. For example...Lady Death.
8.536/10
1 year ago
To begin, I have never even watched any of the Avengers movies, so there is no bias in this review from loving a theme alone.
I was dying to get an Elvira’s HOH machine and after I got my hands on one, it quickly (less than 3 weeks) turned me off due to repetitive video displays. I ended up trading for this AIQ pro and a very nice wad of cash as well. I had played AIQ a few times and liked it, but after having it in my home, and learning more about the gameplay and rule set, I now consider it underrated!
This game is DEEP, nicely challenging and outright fun! Absolutely love the mini wizard mode after gathering all 6 avengers. I would love if more games had the feature of the mode starting with a specific number of shots to complete, and losing shots with a drain, but gaining if the shot is made.
Sleeper hit here, should be in the top 10!
I was dying to get an Elvira’s HOH machine and after I got my hands on one, it quickly (less than 3 weeks) turned me off due to repetitive video displays. I ended up trading for this AIQ pro and a very nice wad of cash as well. I had played AIQ a few times and liked it, but after having it in my home, and learning more about the gameplay and rule set, I now consider it underrated!
This game is DEEP, nicely challenging and outright fun! Absolutely love the mini wizard mode after gathering all 6 avengers. I would love if more games had the feature of the mode starting with a specific number of shots to complete, and losing shots with a drain, but gaining if the shot is made.
Sleeper hit here, should be in the top 10!
7.557/10
1 year ago
Best-shooting game ever. The layout just feels amazing, even if that right orbit can be a bit tight!
The game is really let down by its sound package & animations though, which just feel very... flat? Not exciting, very subdued atmosphere. The playfield & cab do look very pretty thanks to ZY artwork.
People moan about the complexity of the rules, but they're really not that complicated. In fact they're almost a bit too linear. There's only a handful of sensible ways to play the gems anyway. Pretty hard to get to the wizard modes, as with most modern Sterns.
You can tell that this game was a bit rushed and sadly didn't receive enough polish to its code. But boy does it shoot like a dream!
The game is really let down by its sound package & animations though, which just feel very... flat? Not exciting, very subdued atmosphere. The playfield & cab do look very pretty thanks to ZY artwork.
People moan about the complexity of the rules, but they're really not that complicated. In fact they're almost a bit too linear. There's only a handful of sensible ways to play the gems anyway. Pretty hard to get to the wizard modes, as with most modern Sterns.
You can tell that this game was a bit rushed and sadly didn't receive enough polish to its code. But boy does it shoot like a dream!
8.026/10
1 year ago
Great game for a pro..it has made me very interested in buying a premium...the pro has great flow and is very fun too play.. only have 25or more games played on it and will return for more play, it's just that there are so many great games out now...Im limited..
Curitiba
8.944/10
1 year ago
Really fun game. I started out not loving it but over time really started to love it so much so that I wanted to sell mine to try out the premium version. The art and lighting are great. The layout is fun and the shots have a nice variety to them. Shooting the spinning disc is a cool feature because the post placement is different from shot to shot based on where it stopped rotating. ...which adds a nice variable to the game. The animations and shot callouts are not great. The callouts feel pretty empty and the animations I think could have done with some more movement and variety. Overall fun game
8.772/10
1 year ago
I love the open playfield, the wide right ramp I can hit with all 3 flippers, and the great use of the Avengers Infinity story. This game is easy to understand the basics, but has some of the deepest rules I have played in a pinball. I will not get bored with this table for a long time.
7.988/10
1 year ago
The theme is simply not for me so it is hard to connect with this game. Layout is incredible and rules are great, but the generic callouts are a pretty big turn off for me. I would say it's Elwin's second best layout to date.
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