![]() ![]() so with a little practice it's possible to sit there and keep the ball save going constantly, racking up huge scores (all the while with this little voice in the back of my head willing me to miss so that it will finally be over) On El Dorado you can keep shooting the ramps as much as you like in order to spell "JADE" in the flipper feed lanes so that the ridiculously long ball save stays on continuously. In Excalibur you shoot the loop and the ball hits the top of the slingshot and bounces to the opposite flipper. Some loops/ramps have been positioned with little or no regard to the proper flow of a real pinball. The graphics freeze regularly, most annoyingly when the ball is heading to the flipper so it's it impossible to time your shot. On top of this the ball sometimes jumps around and leaves the flippers at odd angles (even if a very limited number of odd angles). Hit target A and and the ball will fall in the same exact path to the end of the flipper EVERY TIME! I'm not even sure it would actually qualify as "game physics". Thomas said the physics were great but on my 3DS the ball has a very limited number of paths it can follow. Thomas) have been playing the same Zen Pinball 3DS that I did! I have played it quite a lot if only because I spent money on it so I will darn well get some value out of it - even if it kills me - but this game fails terribly in so many ways! There are also four tough achievements to unlock for each table as well as a 'hot-seat' multiplayer where the 3DS is passed around, so there's plenty of replay value for pinball addicts or completionists. This feature is neat whether teaming up with friends or not, as the game accumulates your top scores across all four tables to allocate a Pro Score, allowing the opportunity to brag about your skills across all of the tables. In addition, if anyone on your 3DS friend list is posting scores you can keep track, as well as combine your scores together. These rankings will show you how you stack up on each table on a weekly or overall basis, as well as showing you the scores for your country. There are other neat options contained within the pause menu, such as table guides that point you towards important ramps and targets, as well as options to slow down the action for gamers struggling to keep up.įor competitive high score chasers, there are also various online leaderboard options included. Though the default camera angles are normally most suited to each table, it’s definitely fun to experiment with the different viewpoints. In game, a tap of the X button allows you to select from eight different camera angles, while holding the button down allows you to explore the table with the Circle Pad. Such is your focus on the top screen, however, that the mission updates and messages on the touch screen’s snazzy dot-matrix score board is often left ignored, an obvious negative in comparison to DSi pinball titles that spread the table across both screens.īeyond the simple but exceptionally smooth gameplay, the developers have gone to an effort to ensure that this title provides a decent level of content and customisation. ![]() It isn’t game breaking in any way and concentration, with some trial-and-error from multiple games, eventually reveals each table’s secrets and heightens the enjoyment. Eldorado is an obvious example, with a clutter of ramps and bumpers that would be ideal for play on a full size television, but can be difficult to decipher on the 3DS screen. The 3D effect is impressive and a joy to behold, but the biggest issue is the size of the screen being ill-suited to the complexity and detailed design of the tables. The only downside, in fact, is the platform itself. Earth Defense! is arguably the most extravagant table in the package, with plenty of flashing ramps and a mechanised robot that actually fires a weapon and disrupts the flow of the ball, a neat touch.Īll of these tables are, in their own way, well designed and enjoyable to play. Shaman contains a similar number of bumpers and targets to Eldorado, but feels more structured and instinctive to play and accumulate big combos: a result of clearer visual design. Eldorado’s theme of treasure hunting is matched by a rather complex set up, with various bumpers and small areas filling the screen. Excalibur is set in the Middle Ages and is relatively small in scale, including some nice challenges and table animations. The four tables included give a good sense of diversity, suitable for pinball wizards and newbies alike. It’s entirely possible that you’ll be hooked into playing for good stretches of time, as the physics and feel of the tables is excellent.
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