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Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Crave
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2004
  • Also On: PSP, Wii
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63 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: 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 from the ?50s, ?60s, ?70s, ?80s and ?90s. Historical art, fun facts and an unlockable bonus table. Bonus arcade novelty games for even more old-school fun. [Crave Entertainment]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Cheat Code Central
    80
    This is the best pinball simulation that I've ever played. It's not a fantasy game with unearthly physics, it's a digital recreation of some of the most beloved Gottlieb pinball games from the 50s to the 90s.
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  2. Game Chronicles
    74
    A wonderful trip down memory lane; at least for the tables I actually remembered playing.
  3. Game Revolution
    33
    The most helpful camera angle is positioned about three feet above the table, and though the table looks messy from above, at least you have a fighting chance to hit the ball... until you eventually give up on this buggy game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. JetpackDan
    7
    This was purchased for $9.99 and is worth every penny. Personally, I like the "boring" older tables as you will NEVER get to play them in the real world. I read in some reviews that the ball moves too fast. Then some said too slow. I think it plays very close to real life. Genie is the best table by far and worth the purchase alone. However, killing the fun is Black Hole, which freezes every time. The ball does not just get stuck-you have to get up and reboot the system-every time without fail! How did this game get released this way? All the reviews say the same thing, so be warned, it will happen to you too. It would not be so bad if that table were not so good, but it is unplayable. I have never made it through even one round. BUT...don't let that stop you as the other tables are quite fun as well. Genie, as I mentioned, is a perfect table. Easy to understand goals, five flippers, fantastic targets, and great sounds. I hope they make a second edition with seven more tables...and TEST it before producing it for sale!… Expand
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  2. BillA.
    7
    First of all, you can't beat the price, at $14.99, you can't go wrong, secondly, it's Pinball!!!, and it works on a grand scale here, I thought the ball physics were just fine and the unlockables were worth working for. What I thought was a bit "twilight Zone"-ish was the tournament mode, as my version just kept saving the results. But, it's definitely worthy of inclusion in any pinball enthusiasts collection.… Expand
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  3. BlueFalcon
    3
    I wasn't expecting such classic tables in this game. They're all so basic and campy. The physics are a bit off, and the graphics aren't at all impressive either. It's neat to see some pinball history and it's origins, but there's a reason why these tables aren't remanufactured and found in todays arcades. They're boring. I liked Pure Pinball a lot more than this title.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes