Even Theater of Magic’s secret “hold right flipper” cheat code, which reveals Mortal Kombat 3 symbols after spelling THEATER, is included in FarSight’s virtual emulation. From Black Hole with its six flippers and “inverted gravity” lower layer, to the excellent Ripley’s Believe It or Not! table which was designed to cater to both beginners and veterans of pinball with its many easy goals, each table offers something unique. It’s important to keep in mind that they come from different eras, and many casual pinball fanatics will likely prefer one table over the other, but each table offers a great deal of fun. Suffice it to say that these four tables are excellent. In fact, FarSight’s mission statement of their goal to create the best pinball simulation stares you in the face upon starting the game for the first time. Compare the virtual versions to images of their real-life counterparts side by side, and it’s evident how serious FarSight is about digitizing classic tables for posterity. The most striking aspect of The Pinball Arcade is without a doubt the enormous attention to detail that the four tables sport. The four tables included in the package, Black Hole (Gottlieb, 1981), Theater of Magic (Bally, 1995), Tales of Arabian Nights (Williams, 1996), and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (Stern, 2003), are a mix of classic tables which offer a good variety for fans of pinball both old and young. While the Zen Studios games offer more modern digital incarnations of pinball, The Pinball Arcade is not just a love letter to classic tables, but a product that is overflowing with FarSight’s dedication and passion for the favorite pastime of generations who grew up in the tail end of the previous century. The Pinball Arcade is both a collection of four classic pinball tables, emulated in great detail, and a platform for future downloadable tables à la Pinball FX 2 or Zen Pinball. Publisher: FarSight Studios, Crave Entertainment The Pinball Arcade (Xbox Live Arcade, PS Vita, PSN )

From The Legend of Grimrock to Lone Survivor, players can find new games for their favorite genres for a price that’s hard to argue with.Įnter The Pinball Arcade, the latest pinball simulation game by FarSight Studios, who are probably best known for their Pinball Hall of Fame titles. The ever-maturing downloadable space has allowed for some rather niche genres to find their audience.

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