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Star Wars Comic Art (Premium)

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This game received 99 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.311 _/10

8.311

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks 1st in the game group "Star Wars". The group itself ranks #50 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 7.93

Artwork: 8.568

Sounds/Music: 8.364

Other Aspects: 8.344

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9.540/10

20 days ago

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Flipado

Pinside apprentice

Unknown

2y 14,400 17 9 23

A huge difference with the premium and a massive heart for the comic edition.
This game is so satisfying with all the unique pieces of design : hyperloop, story telling with characters, multipliers strategies, theme integration and so fun. A unique game with a strong characters.

Not for everyone I confess but so well designed. I swap for the Randy Martinez design for a real art package.

7.849/10

23 days ago

JJP

Pomz

Pinside member

Buffalo, MN

5y 35,150 36 3 39

Yikes….. I actually like the art package of this game but the gameplay is so bad! That middle shot that loops back is terrible. I honestly didn’t know what I was doing but I wanted it to be over! I love Star Wars it could maybe be may favorite theme ever! If I ever play it again I’ll update this review but it just seemed super boring and even unfair!

10.000/10

3 months ago

DMP

falcon950

Pinside+ Frequent

Hemet, CA

4y 40,300 163 4 15

Exhilarating game!

3 Pinsiders flagged this.

7.716/10

3 months ago

CAM

DeputyDrain

Pinside member

Saint Paul, MN

<1y 31,250 138

The art package is a huge step up from its fellow Star Wars tables, unfortunately, unless you have this in a home environment or frequently play, this is a challenging table that tempts people in with its source material and punishes them with an overly bloated rules set and difficult shots.

7.064/10

4 months ago

BD

Threetreys

Pinside+ Frequent

Fort Worth, TX

4y 43,150 106 7 9

Mildly disappointed in first release art and I can't put my finger on why. Everything is there but I guess I wanted to be "wowed" and it was just serviceable. Now, the comic addition rectifies everything and is truly exceptional to me and definitely the version I would want if (when) I own the game. The game layout is solid, the rules are solid and there are some truly exciting/fun modes. I consider this the ultimate IP and I guess I thought there would be more mechs and toys - what's there is fine - LCD screen is cool and all. But this is F'ing Star Wars and to me Ghostbusters, Metallica, Ac/Dc, WOZ all had a more "wow" factor. Totally solid game with pretty standard layout with some hard shots, decent modes and great sound and video. Good game - but is the ultimate Star Wars game still to be made?

9.180/10

4 months ago

MRZ

Marz70

Pinside member

Genk

13y 27,750 4 17

Perfect game, keeps you coming for more, perfect in a small or large collection.
If you love Star Wars…..this is the best Star Wars pin

Premium is the pin to take

Marz70 currently owns this game.

9.676/10

5 months ago

DJM

Meadows22

Pinside+ Frequent

Lewiston, NY

4y 65,550 574 4 13 3

This is by far my favorite game in my collection. I never understood the hate this game gets. This review is for the comic premium, if I were reviewing the regular prem my review would be lower as art is 5/5 across the board.

I think Steve Ritchie has to be my favorite designer, my favorite shooting pins are SW, ST and spiderman. SW is by far the most brutal, but yet fair. Theme integration is second to none as it has full assets of the original trilogy. The modes are fun and unique. I like the multiple different video modes, all around I think this game is a home run. I'm pissed at myself for not giving this game a chance for so many years. I never played this game until recently because I just took the word of many and didn't play it myself.

I will say I think it's a Premium or bust, because I think that hyper space loop is the best toy in pinball. It is the most satisfying shot in all of pinball. Is it tough, sure, but completely make able. I think that's what makes satisfying shots rewarding.

Code is where I think this game gets some hate, with all the different multipliers and everything kinda going on at once. I feel like this is a game that is 100 percent needs to be played at home. When you start understanding the rules more the game starts to make sense.

Pros: everything

Cons: stupid people saying this game sucks.

Meadows22 currently owns this game.

4 Pinsiders starred this!

9.552/10

11 months ago

JAM

SerenityNow

Pinside+ Addict

Middletown Township, NJ

3y 41,900 40 11 12

The game is fun and as I get better I enjoy it more. Long game times are difficult to get as it drains to easily and the death star ramp is a bit tougher than it should be. But I love it and it'll stay in collection forever!

SerenityNow currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

8.920/10

1 year ago

JGT

JToeps

Pinside+ Frequent

Redmond, WA

2y 66,800 389 9 30

Gosh. It's a dream theme and largely the theming works well. I have the Comic art and I know it's subjective but I like my pins bright and gaudy. Can't get into the "realistic" photoshop collage look of the OG. The Lightsaber duel light show is wonderful and I really like a lot of that is happening here. It's rare that an LCD screen adds to gameplay, and I like what the mini screen started here, but I wish it'd finish the job and do more of it.

It's good that it is difficult.

Choosing a character is fun and adds a lot of life to the game. Weird choice to go with R2 and not Chewie, but whatever.

From a toy perspective, I don't love how much of the target space is devoted to Tie Fighters. 3 stand ups and a bash toy? There is so much more in the universe to have utilized. The LCD Screen should easily have turned the 3 stand up targets into anything (shield generators, surface canons, etc) The hyperspace loop on the Premium is carrying a lot of weight here.

The amount of drains that happen out of the auto launch feels comical and hurts the ability for noobs to get into the game, IMO.

Edit: I've owned this one for a while and the short ball times turned out to be a huge draw to the kids and spouse. They really like it. Wish the death start shot was a bit wider, considering it's used as often as the UFO/Castle shots in an Eddy game, but Hitting it feels great when you do.

JToeps edited previous rating on August 16, 2022.
JToeps currently owns this game.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

7.038/10

2 years ago

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bmikhd

Inactive member

Unknown

2y 1,000 9

Too uncomplex, too simple gameplay, I don't like the integration with the pc/screen. Let's stick with the manuel pinball gameplay

4 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.420/10

2 years ago

GS

Supaspat

Pinside+ Addict

Islip, NY

3y 35,650 2 8 7

A fun pin

9.900/10

2 years ago

MRG

MG7322

Mitchell Lighting

11y 82,550 347 26

At 1st glacé I was not liking SW at all. Very fast and difficult. Was frustrated and hard to figure out all the different modes/missions. Now I enjoy the game very much. Have figured out all the details so it has a lot going on. Not a starter pin for newbie but for advanced players in the hobby is a go! Comic book art is #1 vs standard.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

8.620/10

2 years ago

RAN

Ranpastrana

Pinside+ Frequent

Nutley, NJ

4y 55,400 133 4 9

Plays fast!
Love the theme and sound.

9.560/10

2 years ago

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MitchMitchell

Pinside member

Unknown

2y 26,650 51 4 29

Blazing fast game an adrenaline rush; this game is not for the faint of heart, its a battle fighting this machine just how I like it, its very Steve Ritchie. Insanely smooth shots, in fact so smooth the ball picks up speed with each successful shot made on the fly until you cant blink! Such a rush. The impressive Hyperspace loop wireform is so over the top when its loaded, the shot is very satisfying because the hurry up really rushes you to make the shot on demand. Modes are excellent, finely crafted and they match the movie scenes like breaking into the shield generator building as the first 4 green shots, then those unlock the next 4 green shots to set the charges. I love how this game has extra side modes akin to Dwights coded masterpiece Star Trek Next Generation with Neutral Zone modes; this pin has Escape Boba Fett, and Lightsaber duels, and an old school video mode. This pin is completely packed with video from Episodes 4-6. Lastly the art is so well done its a marvel to simply look at and appreciate.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

6.522/10

2 years ago

DL

cabrioletsch

Pinside member

Berkel En Rodenrijs

15y 44,050 45 4 38

Big SW fan . Big pinball fan . But for me this machine doesn't come together.

Sorry

4 Pinsiders flagged this.

8.744/10

2 years ago

ADH

Hipponotic

Pinside member

Boca Raton, FL

11y 38,050 74 5 35

This table…at first I was like…meh…but after a few games and better understanding…I’m barely a starswars fan and I want to own this!!!! The flow is incredible!!! Even the pro isn’t that bad :) but the premium…wow

7.416/10

3 years ago

SYD

Onwallst

Pinside member

Denver, CO

8y 82,550 655 95

Better art than the original. Game play is just not there. Star Wars is a great theme still awaiting a great pinball.

5 Pinsiders flagged this.

9.460/10

3 years ago

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Pinchild

Pinside member

Eagle, ID

5y 54,800 737 12 44

What an absolute pleasure to flip. Bought this second hand thinking hope it doesn't suck like the Pro version I played in 2017(just after it was released). Man was I in for a suprise.
Wicked fast and very very fun. I added a Subwoofer and Shaker motor immediately after 2 days of ownership. Oh my goodness what a difference then updated to current 1.10 version.
Now Wife hates Starwars and after only 2 games looked at me and said this is a great game.She likes the lights and layout.

I'll do and update after 1000 plays but for now I'm loving the art/gameplay for sure.

Put on a ton of games.
Edit
This game is awesome I was playing older code and now 1.10v
Absolutely a blast to flip and Hyperspace loop is fantastically fun.
Art is beautiful
Call outs are fun.
Super stoked I own this pinball machine.

Pinchild edited previous rating on February 20, 2021.
Pinchild has owned this game in the past.

3 Pinsiders starred this!

9.900/10

3 years ago

SAN

VARESQUI

Pinside member

Santo André

5y 30,050 10 5 25

Best game ever! it is not for amateurs, feel the strength it is just this way you will be able to defeat the emperor. Sound, animation, effects, lighting and fantastic theme.

2 Pinsiders starred this!

9.680/10

3 years ago

RCT

unlockpinball

Pinside+ Addict

8y 77,800 295 30 2

The Force is strong with this one!! Originally I was backed into this title when a deal had gone bad. Now its my go to pin. To see the iconic characters, movie clips, and music perfectly integrated for game play is from a galaxy far far away. Hyperspace multiball!!! Comic art, Premium model is required to properly feel the Force!!

3 Pinsiders starred this!

9.352/10

3 years ago

DAD

No_Pickles

Pinside member

9y 51,400 168 1 6

When set up properly to avoid cheap drains, or with the new 1.10 code update for a proper ball save, this game is a blast. The comic art package is a big improvement over the original. Shot variety is great, and sound effects/movie dialogue during modes are very satisfying. Game code during actual modes is awesome, the big weakness is that mode stacking and the shot multiplier add a level of complexity and confusion that detracts from the theming. Best just to ignore those, and have fun!

4 Pinsiders starred this!

9.800/10

3 years ago

FXS

sulli10

Pinside member

Morristown, NJ

13y 129K 2,573 33 61

This may be the last game I would ever sell! The comic art is significantly better than the initial photoshopped art. The rules in this game are out of this world and highly underrated. A shaker and pin woofer speaker upgrade system are well worth it on this title. I have owned a pro relay liked it but the premium is much better. The hyper loop is a real cool toy. This is game is a combination of Iron Man and GOT for me . Speed game combined with detailed rules and strategy.

sulli10 currently owns this game.

6 Pinsiders starred this!

10.000/10

3 years ago

AGP

apessino

Pinside+ Pro!

Yorba Linda, CA

3y 63,300 342 18 20

After a few hundred plays on my new SW Comics Premium, it is unquestionably my favorite pin in my collection, and possibly my favorite ever.

I can see how it might not be for everyone, but for me the insane speed, challenge, endless variety of strategies, not to mention the amazing theme integration and some of the most fun toys (i still grin like an idiot every time I hit the hyperloop) and modes I’ve ever experienced, make for a package that is even greater than the already excellent sum of its parts.

Sure it can be frustrating at times, it takes a bit of commitment and patience to really learn it, but then you get some of the most exciting, sweaty and exhilarating games pinball has to offer. Oh, and it is gorgeous too...

I absolutely love this game. 10/10

apessino currently owns this game.

10 Pinsiders flagged this. 4 Pinsiders starred this!

9.900/10

3 years ago

BEN

Hk45acp

Pinside member

Portland, OR

3y 27,550 3 4 13 1

Love this pin. Yes it can be a drain monster, but it is challenging and once you get the feel of this pin and have a great game , it is rewarding. No hate for this pin, love it.

Hk45acp currently owns this game.

6 Pinsiders flagged this. 3 Pinsiders starred this!

9.920/10

3 years ago

NIK

imagamejunky

Pinside+ Frequent

Livermore, CA

7y 76,300 1,381 17 47

Amazing game!

imagamejunky has owned this game in the past.

6 Pinsiders flagged this. 3 Pinsiders starred this!

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