MUST BUY for pinheads ***** 5/5 Stars Excellent value & replayabilty.
* Excellent physics engine. It's been reworked since the Gottlieb version. This is the heart of the game and what makes it so darned addictive. As close to the real thing as you're likely to get in video pinball. The Wii controls are a natural. Nunchuck joystick is used to plunge. The Z trigger and the B trigger are used for the flippers and the motion control sensor in the nunchuck and main controller is used to nudge the table. Very intuitive and immersive.
* Table selection is fantastic. There are some of William's all-time greatest pinballs represented here. Almost all solid state machines, the earlier ones like Gorgar and Firepower are quite fun though they don't have the complex rule sets of the later games. Gorgar's adrenaline inducing soundtrack and hilariously endearing 'Me Got You' catch phrase will have you coming back time after time. Black Knight is novel for it's upper play field and flippers as well as the magnasave. Funhouse is well......FUN! Rudy is the centerpiece and he's just as creepy as you remember. Whirlwind has those crazy spinning discs and while the fan won't be blowing on you, it can be seen in the lower left screen spinning away. Taxi and Pinbot are just flat-out classic. Love the sights and sounds of Space Shuttle & Sorcerer which I'd never played before. Jive Time stands out as the only Electro-Mechanical table in the bunch. At the retail price you're only paying $3/pin - a true bargain. Sure there are tables you'll wish were here that aren't (anyone else for Cyclone?), but if you buy this game and support the developers maybe the next version will have that pinball you've been hoping for in it.
* Nice camera work. Smart Cam is one of the best. Doesn't pan a lot or prevent you from placing you're next shot. Simple and elegant - It only zooms in when ball is in upper playfield and you can choose one of 5 angles. Fixed view option with various angles also exists for those who just hate any movement of the camera.
* Addition of 10 challenges for each table adds to replayabilty and fun. You start with 5 challenges and when you complete them you earn the right to unlock a table for freeplay. The next five challenges on the table are considered Wizard challenges. Unlock all of these to change table settings and allow you to play mirrored tables.
* Tournament mode allows up to 4 players to compete in a challenge over several tables. William's challenge is for the single player and allows you to score based upon your high scores on each of the 10 tables. Just how good are you?
* Widescreen compatible. Very colorful and accurate graphics. Turn table reflections on/off. Looks very nice on large screens with Wii component cables.
* Nice sound. Options to adjust table sounds, game soundtrack and arcade background noise independently. Turn the table sounds to 11and enjoy hitting the Taxi jackpot!
* Great for parties, families or individual play. Kick back with a beer after work and relax while you relive your arcade-visiting youth in the comfort of your home.
* Overall 5/5 STARS ***** (if you're a pinhead)
* 4/5 STARS **** (if you're just looking for a bargain, novel experience on your Wii, but be careful as you may end up a pinhead before long!)