Stern
Iron Man Pinside Rating
This game received 507 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.096 /10
Iron Man
Top 100 ranking
This game ranks 2nd in the game group "Iron Man". The group itself ranks #53 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.159
Artwork: 7.661
Sounds/Music: 7.842
Other Aspects: 8.317
Pinside staff rating
This is how we, the very knowledgeable (wink wink) Pinside.com staff & moderators rate this game. 8 of us have rated this game.
This title is part of group: "Iron Man"
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Perth
Deer Park, IL
6.639/10
9 years ago
I know there are a lot of die-hard Iron Man pinball fans out there. There is a lot to like about Iron Man: it's fast, it's punishing, and it has decent flow. But, if I'm being honest here, it just doesn't grab me. Yes, the ramps are fun to hit, and the bash toy is cool, but the gameplay is relatively simplistic, with only a few modes to keep you occupied.
Many of the "modes" are comprised of hitting some dangerous stand-ups or an even more dangerous magnet shot. Yes, you can (and should) bash the Iron Monger on the sides to avoid the magnet, but when it comes to Whiplash, you don't really have a choice, and that can lead to some disastrous drains that are no fault of your own. That sort of single-ball randomness tends to negate skill and rely instead upon dumb luck.
The design also feels cheap, with some wimpy action figures and completely plastic ramps. An upper flipper shot would have made this a bit more fun.
I enjoy playing Iron Man when it's on location, but I don't think I will be adding one to my collection anytime soon.
Many of the "modes" are comprised of hitting some dangerous stand-ups or an even more dangerous magnet shot. Yes, you can (and should) bash the Iron Monger on the sides to avoid the magnet, but when it comes to Whiplash, you don't really have a choice, and that can lead to some disastrous drains that are no fault of your own. That sort of single-ball randomness tends to negate skill and rely instead upon dumb luck.
The design also feels cheap, with some wimpy action figures and completely plastic ramps. An upper flipper shot would have made this a bit more fun.
I enjoy playing Iron Man when it's on location, but I don't think I will be adding one to my collection anytime soon.
8.876/10
9 years ago
Villejuif
Fast and Furious... and Unforgiving (especially when playing with wide-open outlanes for tournament mode).
There is no equivalent to Iron Man...
You need an adrenaline fix? Here is the answer.
You have only 2 minutes to play before leaving for work? IM will eat you alive in less than that.
Cool music and call outs
A game I do not own, but I am fortunate enough to have one at home for a few days.
Edit: I am no longer sure about lastabiity. Seems shallow and repetitive after a while.
There is no equivalent to Iron Man...
You need an adrenaline fix? Here is the answer.
You have only 2 minutes to play before leaving for work? IM will eat you alive in less than that.
Cool music and call outs
A game I do not own, but I am fortunate enough to have one at home for a few days.
Edit: I am no longer sure about lastabiity. Seems shallow and repetitive after a while.
8.184/10
9 years ago
Challenging and fun, but a shallow rule set. Great theme and sounds. Lighting is top notch. Love the outside orbits are fast and short. War Machine kickback is a total rush, especially after a trip behind the shed.
Relentless machine, ball is constantly moving. Can't really tuck the ball somewhere to slow it down a bit. True meaning of "just one more game" type of play. It's beauty is in the simplicity of the game. I do finding myself wanting more.
Relentless machine, ball is constantly moving. Can't really tuck the ball somewhere to slow it down a bit. True meaning of "just one more game" type of play. It's beauty is in the simplicity of the game. I do finding myself wanting more.
9.200/10
9 years ago
I am rating my Vault Edition. Lightning is great. Cabinet has a really cool metallic gloss. Its a pretty quick pin. The theme is great. The animations are not crystal clear but they do the job. Overall very happy with it!
9.360/10
9 years ago
One of those games I wish I had bought early on before its got hot. A speed game for sure. I am thinking of upgrading the flipper coils to get a little more. Call outs are varied and you constantly at random times get ones you did not hear before.
7.071/10
9 years ago
Love to pump quarters into this one. It is fast and challenging. Nice fan layout with long tight shots.
That being said I don't think I would ever own one. There are just way better and deeper games for the price..
That being said I don't think I would ever own one. There are just way better and deeper games for the price..
9.740/10
9 years ago
Swift Current, SK
I have heard lots about this game but haven't had a chance to play it. Enjoy the Iron Man movies and finally bought the game. Very challenging game, lots of fun. It is a challenging game for sure, but that is what makes it great.
Was hoping Stern might reproduce some more, so I could pick up a new one. That didn't happen so glad I got a chance to pick an exc. condition used one.
Love the voice clips and music.
Overall, I would highly recommend this game if you like quick games.
Was hoping Stern might reproduce some more, so I could pick up a new one. That didn't happen so glad I got a chance to pick an exc. condition used one.
Love the voice clips and music.
Overall, I would highly recommend this game if you like quick games.
7.338/10
9 years ago
Makes BSD seem easy. The rules suck. The do or die shot requires all five characters lit on the same ball and do not carry over. The Jericho wiz mode is pretty darn difficult to collect on default setting (no carryover). The ultimate wizard mode, do or die multiball is near unobtainable. I honestly think i could play this game 10 times every day for the rest of my life and not get the wizard mode. So, basically, the rules are shallow and impossible at the same time. There isn't much to see or do and what is there cannot be obtained. I'd rather play a game with 30 modes and miss the last 5! Weird rant right there. sorry.
7.052/10
10 years ago
Overall, a nice machine to play. But, and maybe it was the one I played on, it just did not seem to flow very well. The magnet at the top of the playfield added some variation, which was quite fun.
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