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KISS Pinball
Generally unfavorable reviews
Based on 7 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
Developer: Tarantula Studios
Genre(s): Pinball, Puzzle
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: May 1, 2001
Summary
The latest in Take-Two Interactive's budget line for the PSX console features voiceovers by Gene and Paul, with two tables: Last Stop Oblivion and Netherworld. I don't think I'll be swapping "Double Platinum" for this one any time soon.
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What The Critics Said
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PSX Nation
Don't let our high ratings for the simple control and decent audio fool you into thinking "KISS Pinball" is worth more than a cursory look of disgust by anybody but the most desperate KISS or pinball fanatics with $10 to blow on this turd.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
There’s some pretty horrendous slowdown at times also, which is instant-death in a pinball game that relies on precise timing for ball aiming (not that you’d have much success at that anyway).
Read Full Review >GamePro
Even devout soldiers of the KISS Army expecting pyrotechnics, blazing lights and vomited blood will be disappointed by dismal gameplay set to interminably looped hot licks, disorientating camera panning, and sterile voiceovers by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.
Read Full Review >IGN
I know what makes good pinball. KISS Pinball is not good pinball. Dump the ten bucks you'd pay for this game down a real pin, if you can find one anywhere near you.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
KISS fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of KISS, and pinball fans will be disappointed by the distinct lack of pinball.
Read Full Review >Core Magazine
It's just plain awful. Even the most rabid of KISS fans would do well to avoid this piece of junk...Squeeze all you want; there's no possible way you could wring even a drop of enjoyment out of KISS Pinball.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
I've been sticking my finger in my mouth trying to hurl this filth back up. Maybe I can get KISS to "Lick It Up!"
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 4.2 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
[Anonymous] gave it a 0:
It is a useless game with bad graphics.
Sarah R. gave it a 10:
Sure, this may not have the graphics that anyone expected. People expect too much. I bought this game, and I love it. The fact that you can play your KISS CDs with it is awesome. The voice-overs are crappy, but that's ok. The reason that the game is crappy is that this was a PC game converted to a PSX game. So, you can't give this game a bad rap because of the graphics. The only time the game slows down is the Netherworld one. If you don't like it, DON'T PLAY THAT TABLE! Lastly, all pinball wizards, like myself, would love this game. That's why I give it a 10 out of 10.
Fran B. gave it a 0:
Its terrible gameplay and bad graphics make this game bad. I wouldn't pay $10 for it.
Kara S. gave it a 10:
This game doesn't have the best graphics. But, it's cool. It's all about hand and eye cordination.
Sam gave it a 10:
I have listened to Kiss for my entire life and I love them!! Anything they create is and always will be great!
