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This game received 646 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.093 /10
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.317
Artwork: 7.586
Sounds/Music: 7.724
Other Aspects: 8.307
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9.660/10
19 days ago
Peachtree Corners, GA
One of the best machines of its generation. Simple rules make it easy to learn, but the most important shots are somewhat narrow and off to the edges of the playfield, making it a great challenge. A lot of potential for super high speed gameplay if you can master the top loop or right orbit. The super charger is very exciting, and the gear shifter forces you to take your hand off the flipper for a second every now and then, which is scary and fun.
7.871/10
30 days ago
This is a fun game. The supercharger is exhilarating. I feel like this game is a bit on the shallow end but it's a lot of fun. I don't love that the shooter is replaced with a "gear changer" but it works for the game. It's not my favorite DMD era game, but it's a good one.
9.429/10
3 months ago
My favorite pin of all time for playability. I just love the flow and speed and joy of getting that ball going. The rules are simple enough yet so satisfying. I like the BG just fine, but it's not really among the most artistic, nor the cabinet. But the playfield is quite beautiful, specially when lit up. The ultimate players pinball, imo.
8.560/10
3 months ago
Getaway is a great game to own as it is difficult, but has some fun shots. Very solid pb and well built. Video mode is a fun way to earn some extra points.
Melbourne
8.806/10
7 months ago
Instant classic. The oval pinball chute that spins the ball in a loop is awesome. I'd be happy if this was the only pin I owned. Epic machine.
7.494/10
10 months ago
This game is a bit overrated in my mind. The supercharger is cool, but it doesn't add anything to the gameplay really. The rules are quite basic, with only a few simple modes and the final red light mania mode Getting there is quite easy since you simply need to hit the orbit to build rpm and shift gears up to the 5th gear. There's good flow to be had at times and the upper loop shot is fun and challenging, but the lack of depth in the rules is a turn off for me.
7.892/10
1 year ago
Ipswich
Not sure there’s enough in the rusleset for me to want to own one but damn is this game always cool and always a blast. Music is awesome, plays fast and such a memorable early 90s game. There’s always a few of these at shows and events because people love it so much.
7.412/10
1 year ago
I liked it then, and it's still on my wishlist now. So it's going something very right.
Think I might prefer High Speed. But it's close
Think I might prefer High Speed. But it's close
Lede
9.132/10
1 year ago
Nice fast pace to match the amazing theme. There are so many little things about this machine that make me excited for it every time I step up.. revving the engine before launch, the gear launcher, zz top, the big loud fast and fun main toy.
Working towards redline mania by increasing RPM and having to shift gears with the launcher is such a fun addition to gameplay and a clear easy-to-understand goal to work towards.
The game is amazing fun and definitely a favorite, but there are a couple aspects that knock it down a few points for me. The center of the playfield doesn't have a lot of shots to aim for and even the ones that are there are not satisfying to hit. Accurate orbit shots are big on this game, so an off-day can amount to a lot of frustrating brick shots to the posts. Reaching redline mania is really satisfying, but not incredibly hard to do, so its kind of easy to walk away from this one for a while after achieving this goal (I typically prefer mode play and aiming for wizard mode over points and high score.. I think this might not be an issue for players who play more for points)
Working towards redline mania by increasing RPM and having to shift gears with the launcher is such a fun addition to gameplay and a clear easy-to-understand goal to work towards.
The game is amazing fun and definitely a favorite, but there are a couple aspects that knock it down a few points for me. The center of the playfield doesn't have a lot of shots to aim for and even the ones that are there are not satisfying to hit. Accurate orbit shots are big on this game, so an off-day can amount to a lot of frustrating brick shots to the posts. Reaching redline mania is really satisfying, but not incredibly hard to do, so its kind of easy to walk away from this one for a while after achieving this goal (I typically prefer mode play and aiming for wizard mode over points and high score.. I think this might not be an issue for players who play more for points)
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