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 Feels like I'm back in college! February 29, 2008
M. Kelley (Boston, MA United States)
92 out of 94 found this review helpful
I have been waiting for this game for months and I finally got my copy one day after release thanks to prime shipping from Amazon. The main reason I wanted this game was becuase of "Funhouse". I was addicted to that game back in my freshman year of college (1991-92) as we had it in our dorm's common area. That game caused many people to skip classes and skip dinner just so they could put Rudy to sleep and nail him in the mouth with the pinball! So much fun!
So, to the game, my expectations were rather low due to the fact that it was delayed for so long. Usually, that means there are problems. Well, 5 minutes after opening it, I was back in college playing Funhouse again. Now, there is nothing like playing pinabll on a real machine but the physics employed by this game are rather astounding in my opinion. Everything that I remember about the original game was in this. The one thing that may have been different is the sound of Rudy's voice. Maybe its the simulated surround sound I am using on my home theater for the WII or maybe they just couldn't get the original Rudy!
As far as the other games, I was not too familiar with them but I did play a few including Gorkon and Space Shuttle. I enjoyed them a lot and found them to have their own interesting set of challenges.
The overall game has several modes to it. There is a simple go to the arcade mode where you can play most of the games (although I think some are locked). As you play, you have certain challenges to complete like get a certain score or hit this or that. When you achieve these, it may give you the opportunity to unlock another game or give you more credits (you need credits to play some games and you start with 20...but it is very easy to get more).
I played the Challenge mode where you play each pinball machine where you have to achieve a certain score before moving to the next machine. You get three tries on each machine to get the score or the challenge ends. I made it to the fourth machine (Funhouse) but, ironically, I couldn't get the required score to move on.
There is a tournament mode but I did not try that yet but it appears you can play with only one person. I assume you must play against AI somehow.
There is another mode that I could not open as I hadn't built enough credits yet so I can't comment on that yet. I will post an update as I progress in the game.
Overall, for $30, this is going to provide me with hours and hours of enjoyment. Funhouse alone is worth it to me but having the variety of games on there really increases the longevity of this game. The sounds make you feel like you are at an old arcade and the games seem to replicate the machines just like the originals.
A must own for pinball fanatics April 23, 2008
N. Durham (Philadelphia, PA)
60 out of 62 found this review helpful
Emulating pinball in the world of video games has never been an easy thing, but somehow, someway; all of the games included in Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection, are emulated nearly perfectly, and perfectly capture the feel and enjoyment of the classic game. Featuring tables including Taxi, Gorgar, Black Knight, Funhouse, and Pinbot among others; Pinball Hall of Fame also features a variety of modes, unlockables, and goals to achieve to hold your interest. The pinball physics are dead-on as well, and the game's overall presentation is a pleasent surprise as well. The only real flaws with Pinball Hall of Fame is that more games weren't included on the disc. It just feels like more tables should have been included here, or at least something else. Other than that, the Wii motion controls work very well here, although one may wonder if that is reason enough to justify the price tag of the Wii version of the game being doubled. All that aside, Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection is a sheer blast, and for Wii owning pinball fans, you can't go wrong here at all.
greatest collectiion Of Pinball games ever! March 4, 2008
GLENN LEVY (Chicago)
56 out of 60 found this review helpful
Wow I love this game game, I ordered mine Sat the first of March and have gotten it today the 4th that's pretty amazing in itself. This Collection of pinall has some of the all time greatest pinball machines ever created, and it does them all well. I have played 9 of the ten machines selected here in real life. I have to say they are as close as I have seen in the video game medium. The controls with the Wii version are the best emulated pinball controls yet. Everything works perfectly with both hands controlling the action and shake of either the Wiimote or the Nun Chuck to shake the table. I also like that the games do not tilt as easily as the Gottlieb version of PBHF.
The only gripe I have is I would like to see some of those acrade video games as unlockables or a hidden pinball machine or two, that is a fairly minor gripe as this is an amazing pinball collection. It just seems its awfully bare for an arcade and all those fake machines are kind of an annoyance. They could easily add a dart board or pool table as extra unlockables, just in case you want a break from Pinball. But hey this is pinball hall of fame, just putting out a few Ideas. Anyone who loves pinball owes it to themselfs to check this game out. It really is flippertastic! Well worth the full retail price.
No-brainer for Pinball Fans March 1, 2008
davidmt (Manchester, NH United States)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
After only seeing screen previews at last year's E3, this game was finally released after several delays. The game contains 10 classic Williams pins from the 70's thru the 90's: Black Knight, Firepower, Funhouse, Gorgar, Pinbot, Space Shuttle, Taxi, Whirlwind, Jive Time, and Sorcerer. The game is a budget title for Wii, PS2 and PSP. I picked up the Wii version, which is probably the best version based on the control setup.
Just some random thoughts:
Anyone who was concerned that this is a budget price title, don't worry. The game is quality! The physics are excellent and the presentation is top notch. Well worth the $30.
For the Wii version, you play with the both the remote and nunchuck. Triggers on each are your flippers, and a quick flick of each control is the nudge. The nunchuck stick pulls the plunger. Control feels very good and precise.
There are several display options in terms of angle. The default is called "smart view" which pans and zooms the camera as needed. Multi-ball will always revert to a full-table view. There are a handful of different viewing options and I haven't given them all a try yet. The graphics overall are crisp and detailed, but this title just screams for a high-res update. Too bad this did not come out for the 360.
Each table has an audio/video tutorial which is real nice, as well as a scan of the original flyer. There is an "ambience" setting which plays arcade sounds in the background. These sounds originate from several classic-era games: Missile Command, Centipede, Galaga and tons more. It is faint and in the distance, but a nice touch. Again, an all-around quality presentation.
High scores ARE saved.
There is a multi-player tournament option (which I haven't tried yet).
If you are a fan of Williams pinball, this is a no-brainer. I was fortunate to live near an arcade in the mid-80's to mid-90's that had a pinball section that was always kept up to date. We got all the good stuff and Williams was by far the best in my opinion: Addam's Family, Pinbot (+ Bride), Funhouse, Taxi, Cyclone, Twilight Zone, T2, Indiana Jones, Dracula, Theatre of Magic, and the list goes on. My only small gripe is that this game is a retrospective and I am not familiar with some of the earlier titles. Funhouse and Taxi are some of my all-time favorites so I was thrilled to be able to be able to play them at home.
Fun , Cool and just awesome ! March 12, 2008
Stargazergrl
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I just recieved this game . I have enjoyed it so much ! The machines look just like the real ones .. sounds and all . Easy to play and hours of fun for anyone that likes pinball . I suggest giving it a try , great price also .
I am a huge Black knight fan and was so happy to see and hear the machine I spent many hours in front of years ago .. and it was not changed in the least ! I suggest this for everyone , great kick back , relax and enjoy game .
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