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Pinball FX 2
Released On: Oct 27, 2010
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8.2
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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100% Positive
24 Reviews
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0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
88
100% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
They know traditional pinball well enough to design a great table, and they know how to complement a table videogame with gimmickry without upstaging the gameplay.
Pinball doesn't get any better than this without an actual silver ball.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 53 User Ratings
8.2
85% Positive
45 Ratings
45 Ratings
6% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
9% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 53 User Ratings
8.2
85% Positive
45 Ratings
45 Ratings
6% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
9% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
This ain't your grandma's pinball. The game is very addicting for the ancient pastime of pinball. It blends in the old age pinball with new stuff. While it does have more bells and whistles, the new effects add more functionality which make this game such a joy to play. It can get a little expensive, but is worth it. Everything feels fluid and polished. You are guaranteed to have a great time with friends. The graphics are much improved from the predecessor and the themed boards are really interesting. Who would of thought that Ms. Splosion Man would have her own?
I think everyone should at least get the base game for 800 pts which will get you 4 really good tables. They are wildly different even for pinball to keep things less repetitive.
To make things even more addictive, they have awards once you obtain an achievement once obtained in the in-game stories as well as a Wizard score that sums up your total from all of your tables.
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Xbox 360
Well... Pinball, why should I give that a try; its some old archaic arcade remnant right? Wrong, Pinball is a fantastic gameform thats been innovationg for over 100 years. Pinball FX2 by Zen Studios has captured the
feel of arcade pinball for your 360. Zen has gotten the physics right where so many vdeo pinball games got
it wrong. Not only are the newer tables gorgeous on a big HDTV but PBFX2 has lots of game modes including: local hotseat (where you can play with up to 4 people locally) local hiscore leaderboard, online worldwide leaderboards for all-time and weekly leaderboards for all tables. Split-screen local where you and a player compete to reach a user definable goal. For example, first player to reach 50 million points with a 10% loss of score for any ball you lose; or it could be play for 10 minutes with no penalty. These game setups are
available locally or online with up to 4 players. Any friends who also have the game can send challenges in
the form of a higher score on a table and you have to see if you can beat it. Your friends score will show up
on screen while you play as you get closer to it, creating even more suspense as you try to beat it. There is
also a Superscore which is all your scores and all your friends scores combined on a leaderboard. On each
table you can choose between 7 or 8 different "views" to allow you to see the table just the way you like it. For
example, a stationary overhead view of the whole table or you could choose a low angle that follows the ball
up and down the table etc. This customization also extends to settings in the "Operators Menu" that allow
numerous changes such as: changing flipper power, changing the color of the DMD (Dot Matrix Display), adjusting the features on the table making it harder or easier etc. There are 19 tables available with a new
table every 6 weeks approximately. Later this year another 4 Marvel tables will be available. Each table can
be downloaded and played for a few minutes so you can try before you buy. The main PBFX2 interface is
FREE to download (322mb) and each table is around 50mb. If you are just starting out, I would recommend
the Pinball FX 2 Core Pack (Rome, Secrets of the Deep, Pasha and Biolab) and also the newer tables
like Sorceror's Lair, Mars, Ms. Spolsion Man or Paranormal. The Marvel Pack (Wolverine, Spider-Man, Blade
and Iron Man) are also excellent, with Captain America and Fantastic Four available as individual downloads.
The original Pinball FX tables (Agents, Exteme, Speed Machine and Buccaneer) have updated graphics but
do not generally have as high regard in the FX community compared to the newest tables. Finally, imho PBFX2 is not only one of the best games on XBLA it is one of ther best games on the 360. Highly Recommended.
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Xbox 360
Just unhealthily addictive. Our fingers are still aching from mashing the triggers with too-enthusiastic motions.
Pinball FX 2 takes the original Xbox LIVE game and makes is a much better experience. With great visuals, solid sound, and some fantastic gameplay, including the all important multiplayer component, how can you go wrong? Pinball fanatic or not, all those who play should enjoy what is offered here.
Just the fact that it's a free hub, allowing for individual tables to be purchased for a couple of bucks a piece is enough to make this a easy download.
Aside from Sonic Pinball and Devil's Crush, Pinball FX 2 is hands-down the best virtual pinball experience available on home consoles.
Pinball FX 2 is not so much a game its a platform. You can download it for free and play trials of any table you want up to a specific point limit. The thing is the game is so addictive you'll need to get hold of as many tables as possible.
Anybody who owned Pinball FX can download the original tables for free (and those who purchased the individual dlc for Pinball FX will get those tables free too). It when playing these tables that the differences between the original and this game become apparent. On top of the impressively overhauled and improved graphics, the physics of the gravity on the ball is much more realistic.
The four brand spanking new tables are also a few steps up from the original offerings. They're more complicated tables, with more minigames and special fx that you cold ever expect to be on a pinball table, but they never lose realism.
On top of the tables there is an nice added social aspect to the game. Get a number of friends who also play pinball fx 2 and you'll get on screen notifications when you're nearing and surpass their high-score. You also have local split scene multiplayer and xbox live multiplayer.
All in all Pinball FX2 is a package you can't fault.
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Xbox 360
If you have any interest in pinball games this is the one to buy. The original Pinball FX was a little disappointing since its graphics and table design were a little lacking. If you compare the old tables to the new ones there is no comparison. Colors and table layout are much better and allow for a much better experience. The game allows you to play those old tables as well so a very good deal. New tables are 200 points each. Try it out you won't be disappointed....
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Xbox 360
As a fan of pinball, I knew what to expect from a game called Pinball FX 2. Dozens of pinball tables, all original creations by Zen Studios, offer something completely different on every table. Every table has different layouts, different scoring systems, different bonuses and different achievements. There are even tables based on Marvel, Star Wars, Plants vs. Zombies and others. You can also compare your scores to friends and other players, and even participate in tournaments. Not every table is a winner, however. But with such a large variety of tables to buy, pinball fanatics of every stripe should download this game and see what it has to offer.
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Xbox 360
This is the first game I have written a review for, so go easy on me! Pinball FX 2 is a game that has a lot to offer for what I believe is a small price compared to other games on Xbox Live. For starters, there are a ton of tables, they look great, they play great - and there is this really cool in game notification system that tells you when you are close to beating an old score, or a friends high score (I am yet to beat any of them!). Also, this is a game that got my wife playing, which is hard to do. She considers me a lazy guy who should read books instead of play games, but when she saw Pinball FX 2, she wanted to play! Overall, I think PInball FX 2 is one of the best games I have played in a long time. Going to check out the Marvel Pinball tables next.
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Xbox 360
Let me get right to the point: The physics of this game feel all wrong. If you're looking for the feel of a pinball machine, look towards the outstanding Williams Collection title. Not downloadable, alas, but between having real tables and a much better feel to the game, it's far more bang for a somewhat increased amount of buck.
I'm not one who often writes a lot of game reviews, as my tastes and those of a lot of modern gamers have diverged significantly over the passing years. Pinball, on the other hand, is a great love, and it saddens me to see pinball tables all but disappeared outside of conventions or the occasional movie theatre arcade.
Pinball FX 2 is inexpensive and easy to get a hold of. It has all the modern whizbangery you'd expect of an Xbox title - tight integration with Live so you can have your bragging rights with your friends. The artwork is superb, the music is well-composed but lacks the life of the pinball machines of yore. The voices are pretty terrible, but who can expect Raul Julia to voice for every table?
Still, I can't get past the feel of the game. The ball feels heavy and dead, and the tables are generally far too busy, and the design, again, lacks the natural flow of the games of old. The Williams greats (and their virtual equivalents) were made by people with a love of the art, and it showed. Pinball FX 2 was made by people who clearly had skill, but the love wasn't there, and the end result is a tease of what could have been.
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Xbox 360
Summary Pinball FX is back, and it’s better than ever! Pinball FX 2 offers improved graphics and a host of new features for novices and experts alike: a new state-of-the-art physics model that surpasses anything available so far, Operators Menu with custom settings and advanced play info, automatic in-game challenges against your friends, and sp...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PC
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Oct 27, 2010
Developer:
- Zen Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
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