Williams
High Speed Pinside Rating
This game received 367 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.956 /10
High Speed
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.091
Artwork: 7.6
Sounds/Music: 7.191
Other Aspects: 8.295
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8.248/10
11 years ago
Fairlawn, OH
Classic is the word that gets used over and over when talking about this game and it fits. Unforgiving and fast with various unprintable adjectives attached also comes to the fore of most discussions. If set up right - strong flippers, clean playfiled, no cracks in the ramp - it is a game that will reward a patient, skilled player but eat a ball banger alive. What more do you want.
7.496/10
11 years ago
Airdrie, AB
High Speed is my first pinball purchase and also the one that really made a pin addict out of me. I know,a lot of things doesn't compare to later games but given the platform and the era, it had a lot of new features. It will stay in my collection forever.
4.758/10
11 years ago
Not my favorite pin. I find it a bit boring and too open. I was never quite good at it either, just seemed to play too fast without any sizzle.
8.800/10
11 years ago
A classic. This is the first game that takes Williams to the next level. A real good theme that's simple to understand. Run the red and escape the police chase. This is the first game to use a police lights on top of the machine which just adds to the visually stunning appearance. Again using Williams strong card, an interactive topper, gets the game noticed from across the room. The soundtrack as well as the cops talking just puts this game in an elite category not only visually but audibly as well. The traffic light, a simple toy, is very effective. A top table for it's time period.
8.884/10
11 years ago
This is my one and only pin that I own (at the time of writing this). It's what got me into the hobby. I love this game! Always leaves me wondering what would have happened if I just made that shot! Keeps me coming back for more! My friends come over and want to play this machine all night long. Nothing like hanging out with a bunch of the guys and playing a game everyone can easily pick up and have fun playing.
9.020/10
11 years ago
Perfect example of a game that doesn't have to have action figures glued to it, magnets, a DMD, or really any depth to it to be fun.
Somewhat basic by today's standards, it really doesn't matter as such a simple rule set and great shots make this game addictive and fun over and over. Also it's a great game for all different levels of players, if you like to entertain at your house.
Somewhat basic by today's standards, it really doesn't matter as such a simple rule set and great shots make this game addictive and fun over and over. Also it's a great game for all different levels of players, if you like to entertain at your house.
8.400/10
12 years ago
Great theme, pretty fast action, good game play. Lighting excellent. Artwork is fine w/ me for this theme. Represents the 80's quite well in my opinion.
6.040/10
12 years ago
had the game, had to make some choices for space (out of 10 pins) for an other pin, no hesitation... bye.
i really don't understand why people go crazy over this pin, not much to do, shoot for the ramp, shoot for the ramps, shoot for the ramp... this is got to be the worst background drumbeat ever on any machine, the game is so easy, first time you play the machine you knew right away what to do, turn the light red and yes... shoot the ramp.
i've tryed every set up hard very hard, replay almost (99%) everytime, no challenge for me, i like hard game, something special, this game was not for me!
i really don't understand why people go crazy over this pin, not much to do, shoot for the ramp, shoot for the ramps, shoot for the ramp... this is got to be the worst background drumbeat ever on any machine, the game is so easy, first time you play the machine you knew right away what to do, turn the light red and yes... shoot the ramp.
i've tryed every set up hard very hard, replay almost (99%) everytime, no challenge for me, i like hard game, something special, this game was not for me!
6.853/10
12 years ago
Classic Ritchie. Well done theme. I really love revving the engine before launching the ball...nice touch there. The dome light on top of the backbox adds a ton of atmosphere in a dark room. The adrenaline sure gets pumping when you run the red light and even more when you get away. Hard game...almost impossible to keep multiball going for any length of time, at least for me!
8.358/10
12 years ago
Another fast paced, and fun Steve Ritchie game. The first of the Williams System 11's and it was groundbreaking in its time. I love the theme, another non licensed, original one. A hard but fun ramp shot, a frantic multiball, and some great audio! The police light and siren are a great attention getter. A game I want to keep playing "1 more time" This is another top notch, bargain pick with great features. What I love about Williams system 11 games is new technology with some great old school gameplay mixed in.
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