Pinball Hall of Fame The Gottlieb Collection

by Crave Entertainment

Product Features

• Choose from such classic tables as Ace High, Central Park, Big Shot, Genie, Black Hole, Victory, and Tee'd Off
• Historical art, fun facts and an unlockable bonus table
• Multiplayer action for up to four players
• Two player game sharing via wireless connection with one disc
• Bonus arcade novelty games for even more old-school fun

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BTP4CY
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 7, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,546 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #85 in Video Games > Sony PSP > Adventure

Product Description

Platform: Sony PSP

From the Manufacturer

Relive the days when the pinball table was king, but play like you have unlimited quarters. Pinball Hall of Fame resurrects seven of Gottlieb’s greatest pinball machines spanning the 60 years of arcade pinball’s golden age. Recreated in a stunning 3-D environment, the game play, visuals, and sound effects are so authentic, you'll feel like you're in a real arcade. You can choose from such classic tables as Ace High, Central Park, Big Shot, Genie, Black Hole, Victory, and Tee'd Off.

Features:

• Play on seven classic Gottlieb pinball tables from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.
• Historical art, fun facts, and an unlockable bonus table.
• Multiplayer action for up to four players.
• Bonus arcade novelty games for even more old-school fun.
• Two-player "game sharing" via wireless connection with one disc; PSP (PlayStation Portable) system only.

Product Description

Pinball Hall of Fame - The Gottlieb Collection lets you Relive the days when the pinball table was king. It resurrects seven of Gottlieb's greatest pinball machines spanning the 60 years of arcade pinball's golden age. The game play, visuals and sound effects are so authentic, you'll feel like you're in a real arcade.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Pinball Simulator, December 22, 2005

By 

Jerry P. Danzig (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pinball Hall of Fame The Gottlieb Collection (Video Game)

If you like pinball -- if you're old enough to remember the game -- you will love this fine 128-bit pinball simulator, featuring some of the great Gottlieb tables through the decades. This is essentially a port of the game that appeared on the PS2, plus three new tables, one of which, Goin' Nuts, starts off with some frantic multiball action and never slows down. I haven't experienced the ball physics problems mentioned by another reviewer; the Black Hole table is VERY fast, and the ball falls upwards in the lower level mini-game -- perhaps this explains his observation that balls pass through flippers. There are also a few classic arcade diversions thrown in for variety, including Xolten the fortune teller and the Love Meter. Awesome graphics, including defeatable reflections on the table glass, and true table sounds enrich the playing experience as well. Easy to pick up and hard to put down, PHOF for PSP is a must-buy at $29, and lots of fun for two or more players, with infinite replay value. I recommend it highly.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mindless fun!, December 11, 2005

By 

ithinkinink "think" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pinball Hall of Fame The Gottlieb Collection (Video Game)

I love pinball and this is as close as you can come without purchasing an actual machine for your rec room. The graphics are awesome, the sound effects incredibly realistic and the tables are top notch. Addictive and definitely a must have for your PSP game collection!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Pinball... Hall of Fame!", December 12, 2005

By 

Special Ed (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pinball Hall of Fame The Gottlieb Collection (Video Game)

As a big fan of Pinball Hall of Fame on the Xbox, I was thrilled when a PSP version was announced. For the most part, the PSP version is faithful to the console versions... which can be both good and bad. There are three new tables and a few new problems as well, but overall, Pinball Hall of Fame is a great title that can be very addictive.

The game features 11 "classic" Gottlieb tables- Genie, El Dorado, Black Hole, Big Shot, Ace High, Play Boy, Central Park, Tee'd Off, Goin' Nuts, Victory and Strikes and Spares (an unusual bowling pinball variation). It's a varied collection of tables from the 1930's to the 1990's... some better than others. There was a problem with the ball physics on the console versions and unfortunately that has transferred over to the PSP version also. Games like Black Hole and El Dorado are nearly impossible to play due to the ball physics... and it is not uncommon for a ball to pass right through a flipper in Black Hole. However on games like Genie and Big Shot, the ball physics seem fine (if a little slow).

Graphically, the game looks great as the tables are re-created perfectly down to the last detail. There is a slight problem with "motion blur" on some of the tables (Big Shot is particularly noticeable), and I highly recommend turning off the "backglass reflection" in order to see the details of the table at their best. You can play the game in standard widescreen mode, or you can flip it vertically and use the triangle and X buttons as the flippers. On games like the multi-ball based Goin' Nuts, this option is a very welcome addition.

Sound is identical to the console versions as well... which means it is very good. The sounds of the old bells on the early machines is always funny to listen to, and the newer machines like Victory and Tee'd Off have a full musical accompaniment. I love the announcer guy. He just sounds so enthusiastic when he yells out "Pinball.... Hall of Fame!"

For the price, this is a great title with tons of replay value and perfect on-the-go gameplay. If you don't mind a few minor glitches and are a pinball fanatic, this is a must-own.

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