Williams
Star Wars Episode I Pinside Rating
This game received 238 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.213 /10
Star Wars Episode I
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 6.745
Artwork: 7.83
Sounds/Music: 7.547
Other Aspects: 6.777
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4.175/10
10 years ago
Wichita, KS
I have played this machine many times in various locations, most locations do not maintain this pin which leads me to believe that this pin may have some reliability issues. The locations that do maintain their pinball machines I have chosen to not play more than a game and not waste time that I could be playing better machines. My biggest gripe is that it's very difficult to see the playfield since the projection hides the ramps. The gameplay is very simple, and gets boring quick. Due to these issues I usually go to a different pin but since I have been playing it much more lately just to give a more detailed review I think with better implementation the designers could have had something more memorable.
5.167/10
10 years ago
Woolloongabba
Just didn't like this at all. I did play in on a pretty poorly maintained machine but pinball 2000 is not for me. Awkward feeling shots, especially having to go up the middle and such a gap between the flippers. Was a novelty at best.
7.512/10
11 years ago
I love star wars so I like the theme but the gameplay is way to repetitive for me. Challenges all are based on the same few shots and are center based shots at all times. I do like the animations and the jedi battles are fast and fun. a good game but not one I'd own
5.144/10
11 years ago
sure play it at someone else's house or on location a couple times to see what it's all about but in about 1 or 2 games it'll be time to move on. it's one of those one shot wonder pins only a owner could ever claim to love zzzzzzzz
Menton
7.932/10
11 years ago
So, I just got the conversion kit, installed it into my RFM, and have played about 20 games.
So, it's rather apparent from the start that this isn't RFM. RFM is a far superior game, but that doesn't make SWEP1 a bad game. I think the fact that RFM is so good, makes people a bit too harsh on the only other Pin2K table. RFM is one that will last forever, but I can see SWEP1 taking up the room in my cab a few months a year.
Good Stuff:
The table lighting is really nice. Jpop neon!
I like the way the action buttons have been implemented for the lasers and torpedoes during the modes.
The sound is great.
It's nice to have a real skill shot.
The playfield magnet is a nice touch.
I like the 'plunge your own' multi-ball during the Jedi battle.
The good stuff that isn't quite as good (you can call it bad if you want:
Huge center target that is hard to miss.
Very few shots available.
Virtual spinners only spin at one speed, regardless of how hard they're hit.
Several shots (R2D2 lane and both saucers) are really only possible to hit via random luck.
No ball save on multi-ball.
No outer orbit.
Some of the modes are kind of silly (Jar Jar Juggle, Jedi musical chairs), in an otherwise non-silly game.
All in all, I'm glad I got this. I'm having a blast. ;)
So, it's rather apparent from the start that this isn't RFM. RFM is a far superior game, but that doesn't make SWEP1 a bad game. I think the fact that RFM is so good, makes people a bit too harsh on the only other Pin2K table. RFM is one that will last forever, but I can see SWEP1 taking up the room in my cab a few months a year.
Good Stuff:
The table lighting is really nice. Jpop neon!
I like the way the action buttons have been implemented for the lasers and torpedoes during the modes.
The sound is great.
It's nice to have a real skill shot.
The playfield magnet is a nice touch.
I like the 'plunge your own' multi-ball during the Jedi battle.
The good stuff that isn't quite as good (you can call it bad if you want:
Huge center target that is hard to miss.
Very few shots available.
Virtual spinners only spin at one speed, regardless of how hard they're hit.
Several shots (R2D2 lane and both saucers) are really only possible to hit via random luck.
No ball save on multi-ball.
No outer orbit.
Some of the modes are kind of silly (Jar Jar Juggle, Jedi musical chairs), in an otherwise non-silly game.
All in all, I'm glad I got this. I'm having a blast. ;)
6.355/10
11 years ago
I bought one of these when they came out. I sold it within a month. It was not a real fun pin to play. The monitor animations didn't keep the illusion that there were animated characters on the playfield, it was more like you were watching a movie while playing pinball. I don't think the designers "got" Pinball 2000 like the RFM team did. It's a shame it's the last Williams game.
8.112/10
11 years ago
Pretty straight forward....Spell JEDI as many times as you can. Have to be careful when hitting the shield too hard off off-center, as I feel it will go sdtm if your not careful. Game is fun and later JEDI stages can be challenging. The mini-games are this games true strength, and there are isn't another pin on the planet that has so many features/mini-games aside from it's sister, Revenge From Mars.
Newmarket, ON
5.605/10
11 years ago
A game that could have been much better. It's a shame PK2 failed as early as it did and unlike RFM, this game seems very rush and incomplete. I will admit, I am not a Star Wars fan and I hate Star Trek even more but where STTNG makes me want like Star Trek, this does nothing for me.
Lacking in a lot of areas the one thing that I will say is awesome about this game is the virtual spinners. Very Cool!
Lacking in a lot of areas the one thing that I will say is awesome about this game is the virtual spinners. Very Cool!
8.096/10
11 years ago
It is Williams last game. SWE1 doesn't get the respect it should. It is Star Wars, and it is Pinball 2000! I am giving this game close to being the in middle on points, with the exception of the sound and animation. Very very cool. Game play is ok. It is simple enough that the wife and kids love to play it, which is wonderful to me.
Trofa
9.300/10
11 years ago
Wiesbaden
not as good as RfM, but anyways an excellent pinball. There is just too much repeating of the Jedi battle (but its challenging and fun), and too little gimmicks on the playfield (except from the great 3D Screen). On the other side, some modes are really fun. Music is great. If you are a fan of the new series, this is a must have anyways.
5.355/10
12 years ago
Heartbreakingly disappointing, just like the movie it was based on. Biggest theme of all time, but the game feels unfinished, almost amateurish and simple. Revenge from Mars is a much better example of Pinball 2000.
7.536/10
12 years ago
More of a novelty type pinball machine to me. Seems like the designers were targeting a younger crowd. Video clips are done well and are interesting for the first few games, but eventually just become something that breaks up the game flow. Cabinet artwork pretty good, as is playfield artwork. Backglass artwork not as good. Upper playfield hard to see. Seems like not a lot of different things to shoot at w/ this open playfield. At least it has ramps & multi-ball. I prefer the other Pin 2000 game Revenge From Mars.
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