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Platform: Sony PSP
10 Classic Williams pinball tables from the 70's, 80's and 90's for the Playstation 2. Gorgar, Pinbot, Funhouse, Black Knight, Space Shuttle, Whirlwind, Firepower, Taxi, Jive Time & Sorcerer.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Sony PSP
Fun:
I have revised my review of this product because the xBox360 version of this title includes more tables including the classic "Medieval Madness" machine, which is one of the most expensive pinball machines ever made. It's really a shame that the producers have chosen to release multiple configurations of a game under the same title, yet have different features and functionality, and for this reason, I would advise against buying this product. Want the new tables including MM? Well you're out of luck on all other platforms except xBox. Booooooo!
This review is for the PSP version.
Being a huge pinball fan and having played all the tables featured in this game in real life, I can attest to how close they've managed to capture the gameplay and the feel. The only thing missing is a change machine that won't take my 1$ bill.
There are a few minor issues I have though... The documentation is kind of minimal. There are many dynamics of the games you simply have to figure out - not all the game logic is outlined and what is, is very shallow. The PSP display is very small and you cannot always make out the minute details of the game board. For example, if extra ball is lit, it may be very difficult to tell where the extra ball target is - you surely can't read a little "extra ball when lit" tag in the playfield. Also some of the physics are predictable. For example, when a ball is kicked out of a hole, there isn't any randomizing of its nature. If you know a ball will kick out of a hole and you can trap it on an up-turned flipper, you will always be able to do that. The velocity or angle of the ball coming out of the drop will always be the same. This would normally be a very bad thing, but since the playfield is so small on the PSP, it probably evens things out and gives you time to make more accurate shots so I don't mind it that much. There's also a bug with the plunger... sometimes if you pull the plunger so that it's not all the way back, it will still rocket forward as if it is pulled all the way back. Another annoyance is if you meet the table goal in the middle of a game, a big message is plastered across the playfield, obscuring your view, which usually results in the ball draining just as you've been told you're doing well. But the worst thing about the game is if you accidentally hit the start button during gameplay, the "do you want to quit this game" menu pops up, but the game is not suspended so if you happen to accidentally hit that button, you've probably lost your ball. It should suspend the game at least.
All in all though, this is a very good game and recommended for pinball fans. The main reason why I'm being critical is because this game does come very close to being the perfect pinball game for the PSP.
This review is for the PSP version.
Being a huge pinball fan and having played all the tables featured in this game in real life, I can attest to how close they've managed to capture the gameplay and the feel. The only thing missing is a change machine that won't take my 1$ bill.
There are a few minor issues I have though... The documentation is kind of minimal. There are many dynamics of the games you simply have to figure out - not all the game logic is outlined and what is, is very shallow. The PSP display is very small and you cannot always make out the minute details of the game board. For example, if extra ball is lit, it may be very difficult to tell where the extra ball target is - you surely can't read a little "extra ball when lit" tag in the playfield. Also some of the physics are predictable. For example, when a ball is kicked out of a hole, there isn't any randomizing of its nature. If you know a ball will kick out of a hole and you can trap it on an up-turned flipper, you will always be able to do that. The velocity or angle of the ball coming out of the drop will always be the same. This would normally be a very bad thing, but since the playfield is so small on the PSP, it probably evens things out and gives you time to make more accurate shots so I don't mind it that much. There's also a bug with the plunger... sometimes if you pull the plunger so that it's not all the way back, it will still rocket forward as if it is pulled all the way back. Another annoyance is if you meet the table goal in the middle of a game, a big message is plastered across the playfield, obscuring your view, which usually results in the ball draining just as you've been told you're doing well. But the worst thing about the game is if you accidentally hit the start button during gameplay, the "do you want to quit this game" menu pops up, but the game is not suspended so if you happen to accidentally hit that button, you've probably lost your ball. It should suspend the game at least.
All in all though, this is a very good game and recommended for pinball fans. The main reason why I'm being critical is because this game does come very close to being the perfect pinball game for the PSP.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Sony PSP
Fun:
If you enjoy pinball, you really cannot beat this game for value and enjoyment. Some of the best tables of the past 30 years are on here. The sounds, the gameplay. This brought back some powerful memories of arcades during high school and college. Especially rare tables like Whirlwind and Funhouse. It was a treat to play those after not seeing those anywhere in more than 15 years. I hope Crave continues this series. I'll be first in line to buy any other pinball releases they come up with.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Sony PSP
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In one word, WOW! Having just got a PSP for Christmas and while on the hunt for games I came across this one just by chance. I read raving reviews and was hyped to play, though I still had my doubts. My doubt was that I had a sneaking suspicion that pinball on the PSP would be pretty much the same as every other video pinball game I've ever played. Great fun though horribly inacurate. Let me tell you now this is not like all the others I've played.
Graphics, sound, and physics are all melted together to the verge of perfection. Yes, the PSP's screen is limited here and at times it is difficult to track where your ball is, however this is not the fault of the game. The game dose a decent job of zooming in on bumpers and rails while paning out in time to focus on the flippers. The camera movements feel natural and dont throw you off at all. The physics are on as well with no unnatural floating or bumping. Sound effects accompany perfectly with the sound of a metal pinball rolling down the board while picking up speed is dead on. Seriously, it's that good.
Now The Games!
Those same chills I used to get as a kid from making a pinball board flash multicolored lights and making that reverberating rumble sound have been brought back. Load screens feature the original back glass graphics that bring back memories for me. The games span from 1970 to the early 1990's and offer a good variaty of boards from simple bumper and fliper to elaborate rails and chutes with a whole gag bag of lights and sounds.
The main screen is also set in an arcade which is a nice touch.
To put it blunt, if you like pinball, get this. Yes, it can take a toll on your eyes after a while. So what, put on a pair of glasses. Where else can you relive the glory days of pinball while driving to Florida.
Graphics, sound, and physics are all melted together to the verge of perfection. Yes, the PSP's screen is limited here and at times it is difficult to track where your ball is, however this is not the fault of the game. The game dose a decent job of zooming in on bumpers and rails while paning out in time to focus on the flippers. The camera movements feel natural and dont throw you off at all. The physics are on as well with no unnatural floating or bumping. Sound effects accompany perfectly with the sound of a metal pinball rolling down the board while picking up speed is dead on. Seriously, it's that good.
Now The Games!
Those same chills I used to get as a kid from making a pinball board flash multicolored lights and making that reverberating rumble sound have been brought back. Load screens feature the original back glass graphics that bring back memories for me. The games span from 1970 to the early 1990's and offer a good variaty of boards from simple bumper and fliper to elaborate rails and chutes with a whole gag bag of lights and sounds.
The main screen is also set in an arcade which is a nice touch.
To put it blunt, if you like pinball, get this. Yes, it can take a toll on your eyes after a while. So what, put on a pair of glasses. Where else can you relive the glory days of pinball while driving to Florida.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great little game!
I've recently discovered this title for the PSP, impulse purchased on a whim.
The gameplay has a great feel to it, which at least seems realistic to the tables presented... Read more
The gameplay has a great feel to it, which at least seems realistic to the tables presented... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dustin
As Good As The Big Boy...If Not Better!
What I find amazing is the changing state of video games. Back in the day on GameBoy, you had to deal with limited graphics, no color, and basically an overall dumbed-down game... Read more
Published 10 months ago by WOLVERINE
I love Pinball
This disk has actual games on it that I used to play on regular pinball machines. It is fun and can be challenging as the games speed up (which they do as you score more points). Read more
Published 14 months ago by THE DRIVER
Williams Collection Sony PSP
Sony PSP brings to the table a classic pinball collection. This gives even Metroid Pinball DS a run for its money even with the rumble pak. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dean Noble
Pinball on a PSP - It probably doesn't get any better than this...
As a lifelong player of pinball, collector, restorer and technician, I consider myself to be a pinball aficionado and an avid collector of all things Williams. Read more
Published on December 29, 2009 by Steven J. Winslow
The Best (and only?) Portable Pinball Sim I'm Aware Of
I get hooked on pinball every now and again. Lately, I've been playing the very good "Zen Pinball" from the Playstation Network. Read more
Published on August 15, 2009 by Matthew T. Weflen
best pinball game ever
I brought this game because i'm a huge fan of Williams pinball machines , and i must say it's the most played game i own , the game mechanics are as close to the original machines... Read more
Published on July 1, 2009 by steve
Pinball Hall of Fame
Great graphic's, fun games, many different one's to pick from, you do not have to play the same one over and over. If you like pinball games this is a good one.
Published on April 1, 2009 by John D. Beard
excellent game awsome graphics
This game is very nice the graphic's is awesome very well design u can choose many type of pinball machines feels like youre in a real pinball arcade place. Read more
Published on January 26, 2009 by J. Medina
Pinball Games
If you grew up when pinball machines were everywhere then this game is for you ...it will bring back memories...I love this game... Read more
Published on July 3, 2008 by Lisa R. Keefer
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