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This game received 516 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.001 /10
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game design: 7.698
Artwork: 8.333
Sounds/Music: 8.125
Other Aspects: 7.799
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7.353/10
3 months ago
Manchester
Owned one for a year. Enjoyed owning it. Better suited to a larger collection though as the gameplay is a bit limited due to the constraints of the Pinball2000 system i.e. all the ramps are right at the top of the playfield. Pretty much the whole game just involves shooting up the middle. The holographic effect is brilliant but some of the animations are definitely showing their age, especially the explosions. Overall an underrated pin that currently offers great value for money. I don't regret selling mine however.
8.360/10
4 months ago
Portland, OR
I really like RFM! I know it gets something of a bad rap, and the Pin2K system really seems to be a "Love it or hate it" proposition. I find the humor and the pace to be a fitting sequel to AFM, which is quite probably my favorite game of all time. The lighting is a bit dark, due mainly to the requirements of the reflective glass, and I'm hoping this can be addressed. It's a highly accessible game for casual players and newbies, and a lot of fun for kids.
8.112/10
4 months ago
Hengelo
Revenge from Mars is one of those games that everyone can get into. It's straightforward, but it really gets you excited to play. I wouldn't buy it if it's the only game you're gonna own, but in a larger collection it's always a good addition.
9.552/10
5 months ago
Not a game that you play for 4 hours a night every night, but if someone only had 20 spare minutes or could only play a pinball machine for one hour of their entire lives then this is #1 in my books.
Oh... and it was in ready player one.
Oh... and it was in ready player one.
7.717/10
6 months ago
East Devonport
Great Machine for beginners have noticed that mine tends to be played by people who dont play a lot of pinball I have 16 pins in my collection so alot available...May be due to the video element still a fun game
8.820/10
6 months ago
The first couple times I played RFM I have to admit that I wasn't a fan, it was difficult to see the playfield because of the monitor overlay on the glass. Come to find out the first RFM I played had an LCD conversion and either the LCD was too bright or the LCD just doesn't work as well as the CRT.
I picked one of these up from a friend and it has the CRT and it looks much better than the other one I had played with the LCD. As far as the game itself it is fun to play the shots are pretty good as it is basically the same layout as AFM the animations and call outs are great and overall it is just a fun game to play. We haven't had it a super long time so I will see how much it gets played after we have had it in the house for a while but so far so good.
The pin2k machines were definitely out of the box thinking back in 1999 and it makes you wonder what could be done with a similar machine using todays technology vs 1999 tech. The biggest con to the pin2k imo is the weight, these things are stupid heavy and while they can be moved with the backbox installed I would for sure recommend removing it if you are moving it very far.
I picked one of these up from a friend and it has the CRT and it looks much better than the other one I had played with the LCD. As far as the game itself it is fun to play the shots are pretty good as it is basically the same layout as AFM the animations and call outs are great and overall it is just a fun game to play. We haven't had it a super long time so I will see how much it gets played after we have had it in the house for a while but so far so good.
The pin2k machines were definitely out of the box thinking back in 1999 and it makes you wonder what could be done with a similar machine using todays technology vs 1999 tech. The biggest con to the pin2k imo is the weight, these things are stupid heavy and while they can be moved with the backbox installed I would for sure recommend removing it if you are moving it very far.
Hardthausen Am Kocher
7.830/10
8 months ago
Revenge is a blast for me. The top is dark - once you add some lighting there, it makes a difference as far as being able to see which of the lanes it's coming down up there. The 3D imaging is awesome, and everyone thst plays it loves it. It's a friggin' heavy machine - if you buy one, be prepared with a couple of musclemen yo help you move it! I've had this game for over a year, and have come nowhere close to beating it. I love Williams games, and this one will never leave.
8.324/10
10 months ago
Great game that non-pinheads gravitate to. The animations and graphics are a bit dated compared to today's efforts but they get the job done and along with the callouts make it very entertaining. Game plays very fast. I really enjoy this game (Star Wars Ep1 not so much).
7.424/10
10 months ago
Revenge from mars is a solid game with nice flow and great humor. The modes are all very similar, but the callouts and humor keep the game fun. Unique with the Pinball 2000 screen over the playfield and a fun game to come back to again and again.
8.079/10
11 months ago
The best part of this game is the humor and call outs in the various modes. The Alien Abduction mode Bill Clinton comments are hilarious and I'm still surprised how they got a few of them by management for approval. Maybe Williams /Bally knew this would be their last pinball machine so they loosened up on the censor a bit :).
As far as game play goes, it is fun but I can see how it could get a bit redundant over time. The playfield is obviously a bit smaller but it was ahead of its time with the playfield video integration. With today's technology, they could make a game like this even deeper with modes and gameplay. As it stands, it is still a fun game that will keep you and your friends laughing and entertained.
I give Bally/Williams credit for thinking outside the box to try to keep pinball going with the pinball 2000 concept. RFM is light years ahead of its pin2000 Star Wars counterpart. It is?also a historical as it is the last pinball machine made before Bally/Williams shutdown their pinball division.
As far as game play goes, it is fun but I can see how it could get a bit redundant over time. The playfield is obviously a bit smaller but it was ahead of its time with the playfield video integration. With today's technology, they could make a game like this even deeper with modes and gameplay. As it stands, it is still a fun game that will keep you and your friends laughing and entertained.
I give Bally/Williams credit for thinking outside the box to try to keep pinball going with the pinball 2000 concept. RFM is light years ahead of its pin2000 Star Wars counterpart. It is?also a historical as it is the last pinball machine made before Bally/Williams shutdown their pinball division.
8.248/10
1 year ago
Don't own this but have played it a number of times at a friend's place. The one I played had a great LED kit and was one of the coolest looking games ever, especially with the lights out. The weakness of this game is that there are only really 3 shots. The goals change a lot, but the shots stay the same. I almost bought this one, but I was worried it would get boring having only 3 shots in the long run. Play it when you can, but I would only own it if my collection were substantially larger.
1.804/10
1 year ago
One of the Worst. Games. Ever.
Future of pinball? I don't think so!
SOrry but this game is CRAP
Future of pinball? I don't think so!
SOrry but this game is CRAP
6.043/10
1 year ago
It's weird, this was supposed to be the future of Pinball yet compared to the games coming out in the years before it, it feels incredibly dated now with those cheesy low-res animations. The game clearly has good themeing and the art is very nice, but it's just not that fun to me. I can't see where any of my shots go, so none of the shots feels good except for maybe the left ramp. The modes are very repetitive and ultimately end with the player firing the ball up an impossible-to-miss ramp into the centre. The ball locks are very unceremonious, the display text looks like it was written on Word, and the main gimmick of the screen just doesn't cut it for me. Very dull, it's predecessor is far superior in every way.
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