I love pinball games… they are a true example of a pick up and play title if you’ve ever seen one. They are simple and yet to bank a high score takes some kind of “skill” or just knowing the table and getting super lucky. I’ve played almost all of the DS and iOS pinball games. They always feel a bit floaty or something is missing and you can’t put your finger on what. You do know that something is just off… thankfully that’s NOT the case with Zen Pinball.
I was super impressed with the “feel” and speed of the game. It feels like you’re playing a real old school pinball game where the flippers have some snap to them and the ball moves with appropriate speed. Half the battle is getting down the speed of the game and the fact that you have 8 different camera angles helps as well. The other half is the table design… with the 4 tables included in this down loadable game are brilliant. All 4 have unique layout and all offer skill shots and plenty of bling to keep you plenty busy and always wanting just one more try. Online leader boards are a nice touch as well as a “hot seat” multiplayer. The 3D effects actually work very well in this title but for the most part they are just a nice to have than something that you would use all of the time.
If you have any interest and I fun casual experience on your 3DS then Zen Pinball should be right up your alley. Even if you’re not a big pinball fan or even know what pinball is… trust me, you’ll still have plenty of fun with this game.
Zen Pinball- (eShop $6.99)
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Brett
