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Demolition Man Pinside Rating
This game received 416 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.808 /10
Demolition Man
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.163
Artwork: 6.911
Sounds/Music: 7.619
Other Aspects: 7.974
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Huntington Beach, CA
8.620/10
5 years ago
unique fun game with lots to offer. call outs are fun claw is neat toy and flippers operated by trigger take alittle getting used to but neat once you get em.
Calgary, AB
9.325/10
5 years ago
This is among my favorite games. When I first got one, it suffered from underpowered flippers, which can be rough on this game with long, steep ramps. It was fun, but replacing them with the stronger solenoids made this a whole new game. The flow is outstanding, and the claw is a great gimmick. Looks great with LEDs.
This would be a top 30 or 40 if it wasn't for the theming, I think. The movie is campy/awful (apparently written by a conservative third grader who read the Cliff's Notes of Brave New World), but the pin really integrates the theme well.
Addictive game play, lots of fun toys, and a challenging, well-integrated third flipper (which is integral to the game play) make this unique and a blast to play.
This would be a top 30 or 40 if it wasn't for the theming, I think. The movie is campy/awful (apparently written by a conservative third grader who read the Cliff's Notes of Brave New World), but the pin really integrates the theme well.
Addictive game play, lots of fun toys, and a challenging, well-integrated third flipper (which is integral to the game play) make this unique and a blast to play.
9.900/10
5 years ago
Totally under rated and a widebody on top of that. awesome! Went out and bought one 6 months ago. Most played pin in my collection. With LED's and tuned, It is a top 30 game. great sound, callouts, and swear rom's and enjoy the FLOW!!!!!
8.420/10
6 years ago
The right car shot is frustrating in that a dead-on shot will always drain. The problem is so common that programmers compensated for this by activating an autosave timer when the shot is successfully hit. The game has really nice upper playfield flow. An awesome pinball game themed after an awesomely bad movie.
9.392/10
6 years ago
I think this is a totally underrated pin!! I really love playing Demoman. It's so unique with the handles and has tons of flow! The sound package is so awesome! There is just something about the music that appeals to me. It's a great wide body pin.
8.460/10
6 years ago
I loved Demoman and would still have it if I had the room and less of a desire to play lots of different games in my home. What I loved:
1) several extrordinarily satisfying shots (the thunk of of the computer scoop, the thrill of hitting the left loop hard enough to feed the sinkhole, feeding the claw when lit are the ones I like best)
2) fantastic flow as many others have said
3) sounds, music and call outs and quality I think are top notch.
4) it is not the deepest code (you will see demolition regularly and maybe at some point more than once in a game) but there are a lot of different ways to play. You can focus on combos (center, scoop, left ramp), you can turn the claw off and force yourself through the modes; you can go for demolition time, you can choose to stack modes, build your bonus, etc. Most choose multiball over and over but it’s cool to snowball the other modes as well.
5) 4 different multiballs with super jackpots achievable in each but also a super, super jackpot that is that gives you a score based on all jackpots accumulated......if you hit it
6) The handles just feel great playing. I think too many forego them because of their novelty but it’s their loss. The game also rewards you for using them via combos and Easter eggs by using the top buttons (one jackpot that you choose in multiball, one in acmag among several others) but it also
The artwork and translite are not the best but it’s not photoshopped and I think the side art is decent. Demoman is not ever going to impress as other machines will as a work of art but it’s a great pinball machine. I would also recommend, as I would with any older machine to rebuild the flippers as it really shines with rebuilt flippers.
1) several extrordinarily satisfying shots (the thunk of of the computer scoop, the thrill of hitting the left loop hard enough to feed the sinkhole, feeding the claw when lit are the ones I like best)
2) fantastic flow as many others have said
3) sounds, music and call outs and quality I think are top notch.
4) it is not the deepest code (you will see demolition regularly and maybe at some point more than once in a game) but there are a lot of different ways to play. You can focus on combos (center, scoop, left ramp), you can turn the claw off and force yourself through the modes; you can go for demolition time, you can choose to stack modes, build your bonus, etc. Most choose multiball over and over but it’s cool to snowball the other modes as well.
5) 4 different multiballs with super jackpots achievable in each but also a super, super jackpot that is that gives you a score based on all jackpots accumulated......if you hit it
6) The handles just feel great playing. I think too many forego them because of their novelty but it’s their loss. The game also rewards you for using them via combos and Easter eggs by using the top buttons (one jackpot that you choose in multiball, one in acmag among several others) but it also
The artwork and translite are not the best but it’s not photoshopped and I think the side art is decent. Demoman is not ever going to impress as other machines will as a work of art but it’s a great pinball machine. I would also recommend, as I would with any older machine to rebuild the flippers as it really shines with rebuilt flippers.
7.979/10
6 years ago
DM has many playfield targets, ramps, toys and trough! Playfield is Not ‘naked’ like many new games that rely on electronics and video games. Characters Sylvester Stallone throwback LA cop John Spartan unfrozen to San Angeles future city, Sandra Bullock sexy future cop Hux (she’s pissed she didn’t get this pin btw), Wesley Snipes nefarious Psychco Simon Phoenix is humorous. It’s Demolition Mania. Amazing call out commentary. Tops in Fun factor. Cryo claw is awesome toy and choice of five ball modes is cool. Ramps Galore. All the play field is used up, unlike many new naked games. I like under playfield machines. Using the pistol grip gun handle with flipper and ball launch controls adds another option that I actually really enjoy. Playfield and Cab art is mancave must have! If you upgrade to led it pops big time. Some of best action movie actors, great aesthetics. Sound and Vision. Flashing lights from upgraded LEDs. Color DMD Lcd is cool and must add. Pro speakers upgrade is worth it. Lots of explosions! This game is a top 10 fun-factor. Check professional reviews! Also, rare Wide body machine and belongs in the overall top 100 ranking.
7.433/10
6 years ago
Demo Man is a really fun shooting game with crazy good flow. It has a huge focus on combo shots which are a blast to pull off and using the triggers to control the flippers is unique and fun. The rules are pretty basic which hold this pin down for me personally, but the flow and ramps make up for it.
8.816/10
6 years ago
This is a solid game, but honestly, I love the movie so it might be slanting me a little bit. This is another good multiball game with plenty of opportunities to get it. The only thing is that it's a game of mostly ramps......tons of them. I enjoy ramps, but at times, it can get repetitive. Lots of points for hitting the same one time after time. Really is one of my favorites, but I think it depends on what you really look for in a game (for me is an exciting multiball and fun sound with it).
7.900/10
6 years ago
Very underrated game!! I just rewatched the movie and it is really amazing how much theme integration is in this game. After rewatching the movie I picked up on so many more references in the artwork, callouts, animations, etc. The claw is obviously easy to exploit everyone knows that so sure, the code has some issues from a strategy and scoring perspective. The shots feel GREAT. Lots of great ramp shots and loops. This is easily one of the fastest playing wide body games of the SuperPin family. The sound on this game is fantastic. It feels like no expense was spared on this one. I cant believe these are still selling as cheaply as they are. My only gripes would be that they are quite a chore to shop out. So many parts on the playfield to remove!! If you can force yourself not to exploit the claw / lock freeze thing the game is really a lot of fun and can offer a really deep experience.
8.579/10
6 years ago
This game is a blast to play. It's a hit with everyone that plays it. It's a top 1 or 2 game for everyone in my family. It truly appeals to all skill levels and keeps you coming back for more play. It packs a lot into the playfield without making it feel crowded or cramped. I truly love this game in my collection.
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