Data East
Lethal Weapon 3 Pinside Rating
This game received 204 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.483 /10
Lethal Weapon 3
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 7.603
Artwork: 7.133
Sounds/Music: 7.206
Other Aspects: 7.589
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8.343/10
8 years ago
Milford, MA
I recommend this game highly for anyone who just wants to play and have fun! The game is simple enough, and it is basically a beat your best score type of game.. you do not have to THINK or learn what you need to do, it is very simple, and a NICE example plays fast and has a lot of good flow, good sounds and anyone can play and enjoy it.. It is still around for 1K, which is amazing.. condition of course, location etc.. can make a difference on the price.. overall if you want a fast fun game without a bunch of learning what you have to do, LW3 is great!
7.928/10
8 years ago
LW3 is definitely a players game. No real gimmicks or toys just a lot of shots. That said, it is a fun machine to play and I would say under-appreciated. The choose your music at the beginning of the game is novel and the stereo offered by DE machines can be heard to the discerning ear. Shooting 1,2,3 and the accompanying video's are enjoyable to watch(shoot the gun when the eyes flash). The orbit and the drawing the gun to "shoot the bad guy" keeps you on your toes. The DMD is used quiet extensively and ties the game together. The video mode is fun as well, just don't shoot the guy holding the flower :-) The jackpot tune and bass-y sounds that come with it are among my favorites. Although a not a "deep" game, there is plenty to do and is just plain fun to play.
7.052/10
9 years ago
London
Lethal Weapon 3 is an entry-level DMD game from DataEast. that pretty much sums it up and tells you everything there is to know about the game.
entry-level: they don't come much cheaper for DMD games, and there is usually a reason for this. it's a DE, so it has its quirks and foibles, but is basically a fun title. but it gets old pretty fast, and you soon find yourslef looking for something else instead. so these are always available, and there were plenty made, so they stay at the bottom of the price range. still going up, but then everything is.
the soundbite 'OK, OK, OK' gets a bit annoying, and the feature where you have to let go of the right flipper button in order to grab the gun and fire is frankly just frustrating rather than clever.
but it's not that bad. i'd happily empty my pockets into it and play it for hours if i saw one on location without other choices available. it's just that some pinball machines are better.
entry-level: they don't come much cheaper for DMD games, and there is usually a reason for this. it's a DE, so it has its quirks and foibles, but is basically a fun title. but it gets old pretty fast, and you soon find yourslef looking for something else instead. so these are always available, and there were plenty made, so they stay at the bottom of the price range. still going up, but then everything is.
the soundbite 'OK, OK, OK' gets a bit annoying, and the feature where you have to let go of the right flipper button in order to grab the gun and fire is frankly just frustrating rather than clever.
but it's not that bad. i'd happily empty my pockets into it and play it for hours if i saw one on location without other choices available. it's just that some pinball machines are better.
7.045/10
9 years ago
A fun pin and a value buy for someone looking to start in the hobby. Lethal Weapon doesn't really have the staying power of other brands, but it works. The trigger pulling during mini-games and following orbits provides an extra challenge. The scores progress well. I find that this pin has quick ball times, which can be both good or bad.
7.164/10
9 years ago
Spent some time on this game recently and enjoyed it much more than I did originally when playing one at a show. Good shot geometry. I wish there was a way to stop the animations, but this machine had a good layout.
7.444/10
9 years ago
Sherwood Park, AB
Great value for money. Underrated in my opinion. Recently had a pinball party and this was the most popular with new players. Simple rules, not deep just fun.
Not the build quality of a Bally/Williams game, but a great game for the price. I enjoy the amount a player has to use the gun in the game.
Pros - Cheap DMD game to purchase
-Fun game
-Easy rules for new players
-Choice of music to play to
Cons-
Leo can get to you after awhile
Not the build quality of a Bally/Williams game, but a great game for the price. I enjoy the amount a player has to use the gun in the game.
Pros - Cheap DMD game to purchase
-Fun game
-Easy rules for new players
-Choice of music to play to
Cons-
Leo can get to you after awhile
6.483/10
9 years ago
As much as this game has going for it, I got bored of it within a month of owning it. It was my first DMD and I liked the combo of using the gun and trying to keep the ball alive but there just wasn't enough there to keep me coming back. "Ok ok ok ok" wasn't as bad as other make it out to be and never bothered me. The backglass on the other hand was a bit obnoxious.
6.732/10
10 years ago
A good entry level pin. If it is next to some Bally Williams games, it will get no play. Gets old really quick. Still a solid pin that is fun. The stunt animations are really cool. If you like Lethal Weapon you will like this pin. Just not a keeper.
4.807/10
10 years ago
Melbourne
Good- Good fun game, like the option of choosing music and the selection offered. ramp is well placed. multiball is a little easy. Like the theme and the execution, artwork is good, video modes are fun....very hands on, topper is clever.
Bad- Center drop targets can shoot ball into air, too much gun reliance during actual play..its very annoying having to grab the gun while your ball is still in play. no ball save...don't know what DE were thinking letting this and star wars leave the factory with poorly programmed ball saves. leo getz with the ok ok gets annoying.
*Shoot ball in, hits targets (skill shot) then drains SDTM.....no ball back!!
Bad- Center drop targets can shoot ball into air, too much gun reliance during actual play..its very annoying having to grab the gun while your ball is still in play. no ball save...don't know what DE were thinking letting this and star wars leave the factory with poorly programmed ball saves. leo getz with the ok ok gets annoying.
*Shoot ball in, hits targets (skill shot) then drains SDTM.....no ball back!!
6.446/10
10 years ago
cool how you can pick what music you want to play to at the start of the game,i think it has cool ramps,but like most data east games ive played,its a clanga,meaning its abit like a rusty gate compared to the other brands,but it is fun,make good for a first pin,but like everything you will get over it....but its not as bad as the hype...
France
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