Godzilla (Limited Edition)

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Godzilla (Limited Edition)

Pinside Rating

This game received 384 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 9.190 /10

9.19

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 1st in the game group "Godzilla". The group itself ranks #1 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.



Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 9.439

Artwork: 9.023

Sounds/Music: 8.806

Other Aspects: 9.263


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9.404

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8.980/10
12 days ago
There's isn't a lot to say that hasn't already been said. It's hard to find something bad about this game, that thing is packed. I'd just say that after owning one for about a year, I find myself not coming back to it as much as other games I own because the games just lasts forever. It has so much going on that you can easily spend 30 minutes on it without really getting a feeling of achievment. Still a blast when i'm in the mood for long sessions though.
9.900/10
29 days ago
Easily my favorite game ever made. I love the integration of the video clip, and the Godzilla multiball tower destruction feature is so fun!
9.840/10
31 days ago
Exciting with a smooth play ..great animations and mods
9.236/10
37 days ago
It’s a fun game with interesting shots and modes. Once you get past the base level of game play, it’s very multiball heavy. That’s not necessarily a bad thing and can make for longer games. Lots to learn and figure out, best in a home setting when you can hear some of the guiding call outs. Some of the modes with the lighting effects, call outs, and timers, and even the shaker draw you in to make the game intense at times.

The left ramp (as its called in call outs) isn’t really a ramp. It’s one of those clunky 180 degree lift scoops. It’s not as clunky as the ones in Jurassic Park as it has a larger radius. However, with it being at the very top of the playfield and with flipper fade during long games, it makes that shot a little more difficult. I added flipper coil coolers and that helped a lot with the fade.

The theming is great with the actual video assets and the dramatic music at times. The artwork is a little too bright with colors, but at a location it attracts attention. The added Stern topper accessory is pretty cool, but would have been better if they didn’t use the same Godzilla figure that’s on the playfield.

The mechanisms in the game have a “wow factor” for the first several games. The collapsing building is great with changing the ball path as it collapses to the ball locking position – very clever. The Mechagodzilla related mechanisms are pretty cool too.
9.900/10
63 days ago
Love Godzilla! So much fun!
8.842/10
82 days ago
Some people claim this is the greatest pin of all time and I can see why. Godzilla shoots like a dream. The code is crazy deep with multiple kaiju battles and different cities to go to. My main issue with the game is that it can become tedious due to long ball times. Other than that, this is essentially a perfect game.
7.680/10
3 months ago
Was expecting a bit more from such a hyped machine. Very open playfield, maybe too open for my liking. Some good features and nice artwork but not in my top 5.
9.180/10
4 months ago
This game is super fun to play but I do find the (old) godzilla animations etc a bit cheesy.
7.804/10
6 months ago
It's a great game. Plays great awesome shots Premium is much better than the pro. Not a huge fan of the cut scenes. But other than that one of the best pinball is out there.
10.000/10
7 months ago
This game is the best. Casual players have a ton of fun’s while pro players can get deep with the code
10.000/10
7 months ago
Pinnacle in all aspects... well done...price too high on after market...
10.000/10
7 months ago
Mon préféré et même plutôt le Premium avec options / Mods ;)
8.952/10
8 months ago
This one is challenging, deep and fun to play. My slight complaint is that some of the sounds are a bit obnoxious and a touch repetitive. The theme is pretty cool. The best part is the chaining of shots that build to a better game. Pretty amazing game play.
9.380/10
8 months ago
When this was first announced, I was like, "Well, there's a pin I won't buy." Then I played it at TPF and couldn't stop. I wanted one. It took me time to save up but now I own a premium. It is just fun. It was one of just a few titles I was willing to shell out the bucks.
The theme is neutral to me. Yeah, I watched it as a kid when it was on TV, but mainly because there weren't many options back then. But it is very well integrated. The monsters, modes and special rules. They make sense and force you to shoot all over the playfield, not just spamming one shot over and over.
The music is heavy and similar to SpiderMan, which I love. The music definitely sounds better with a speaker upgrade.
The lighting is well executed and the RGB inserts helps you understand which shots need to be made during all the lovely chaos.
I love the atypical loopy layout with the sideways shots that can be tied together. I dinged the score due to the stock multiball release which drops the balls SDTM. Yes, there is a mod for that, but it should have been set up that way from the beginning. The sloppy ball launch which shouldn't require a fix. IMO, the issue is that ball guide placed right where the ball lands from the launch.
The left ramp becomes difficult to complete as the flippers warm up, so I added flipper fans and what a difference in game play! Also, the ball will often come out of the building SDTM at high speeds with no way to deal with it. They give you a couple of ball saves but that is a common shot and half the reason I will lose a good ball. Frustrating!
The split bridge only really comes into play in one mode but it does give some variation to the ramp shots. The spinning Mecha shot is cool, get to bash something and it adds to the chaos as that ball can go anywhere. The building though, it is meant to represent a crumbling skyrise and, besides looking cool as hell, mixes up the ramp return pattern for a time.
I gave it the same ratings as the Premium. I actually like the Premium's backglass better but I gave them the same rating.
Is this the best pin ever? I don't know but it is in my personal top 10, which is why I own a premium.
9.640/10
8 months ago
What can you say...its Godzilla.
9.760/10
8 months ago
The game lives up to the hype. From the moment you step up to the machine, you're engulfed in stunning visuals and immersive sound effects that transport you into the heart of the Godzilla universe. The attention to detail is remarkable, with intricate artwork adorning the playfield and cabinet, showcasing beloved characters and memorable moments from the films. The gameplay itself is thrilling, featuring challenging shots, engaging modes, and dynamic multiball sequences.
9.720/10
10 months ago
Great game!
9.700/10
10 months ago
Great layout, great theme, great energy. I love playing this game and I really love the mecha Godzilla on the premium... The theme is dreamy and I love the Blue Oyster Cult treatment. Brilliant. I want one badly, but not so badly that I'm willing to part with JP.
8.474/10
11 months ago
Really good game, but theme and music could be better.
9.320/10
11 months ago
A masterpiece!
9.800/10
1 year ago
I own the premium, but since they are essentially the same game, I’m giving the LE the same rating.

Now that I’ve owned the game for over a year, I think I can give it a fair rating.

To begin, this is the first game I’ve purchased that I’m fairly convinced will never leave my collection. In all honesty, it’s just the best pinball game that I’ve ever played. It scratches every itch.

Like many others, I have no attachment to the theme. I never watched any of the Godzilla movies, so I came into this completely unbiased. My attachment to the game is purely from playing it.

The game has so much to do that every time you play you can approach it in a different way. I’m an average player so in some games I totally fail, but in others I almost can’t lose. The game is perfectly balanced in that it rewards you for doing well but reminds you when you don’t.

All of the toys are perfectly aligned with the theme. The three main toys, the building, MechaGodzilla and the bridge all offer opportunities and risks. There are lots of interesting shots and all of them have various levels of difficulty. The game is approachable for guests as well as seasoned players.

As far as maintenance, I haven’t had any major hassles. The building had some issues with locking up, but after following advice from Stern support, it works as it should. I also had to make adjustments to avoid the sdtm issue during Godzilla (building) multiball but now the balls always go to the left flipper.

The callouts, music and animations are well done and exactly align with the theme.

Bottom line, this is a game that every pinball collector should own at some point. This is definitely a game that I would not consider “brutal”. It’s not a game that I would play if I wanted to be guaranteed a quick game. If I had any complaint at all, it would be that games sometimes last a long time. Overall, I’m thrilled to own this game and will be enjoying it for a long time to come.
10.000/10
1 year ago
La macchina perfetta con in più shaker,invisiglass e estetica portata ai massimi livelli.wow.
9.084/10
1 year ago
To start my review, I’d like to say that Godzilla isn’t my favorite pin, in fact, far from it. But it should be the top machine on Pinside because it does everything a #1 machine should: It pleases every bodies needs, by having probably the best code ever, butter smooth shots, interesting toys & ramps, amazing artwork, beautiful sound design, etc… The point is, it has something for everybody, novice to expert, and doesn’t skimp on the details. To me, and many, it’s not a classic Data East or Bally/Williams that would top our personal lists, but OBJECTIVELY, for everyone, Godzilla is the greatest pinball machine.

More proof that Keith Elwin is a legend.
9.660/10
1 year ago
This is the goat
10.000/10
1 year ago
I had in first a premium and play more than 1000 plays on it.
Because I had too a LE nib, I decided to open it and keep this second.
I have today more than 1000 plays on it too.
I can saytoday that's it 's the better game I never played! The theme is not that I prefer but the game and the soft are essential.
Addicted of this game.

Edit, after 2 years at home ,still my number one ! I give a 10! This game is exciting !
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