DICE’s first game was built by five friends from the Amiga demo group The Silents in their spare time. What started out as a demo idea soon became a full-fledged pinball simulation published by 21st Century Entertainment with the Amiga as the primary platform. Pinball Dreams captivated gamers and quickly became a cult hit.
Also in series
Reviews View More
Classic pinball game. Most of the tables are really fun (there is one stinker) and the physics satisfying. It’s addictive to go back and try to beat your high scores.
[Note: I played the Game Boy port which is not listed here (via the MiSTer FPGA). Can't seem to find evidence of a GBA port, but if there is I will remove the platform on this review]
The boards showcased in the Game Boy version remind me of older Pinball tables I've seen from the 50's and earlier before the more inventive gimmicks came along the pinball scene. I appreciate the score and ball count being on the bottom of the screen at all times.
My complaint with this port comes from the physics of the pinball itself. It feels too heavy, like I'm dealing with a bowling ball instead of an actual pinball. It makes the act of playing each of the various boards featured less fun than it could be.
Check out the Amiga version instead
The boards showcased in the Game Boy version remind me of older Pinball tables I've seen from the 50's and earlier before the more inventive gimmicks came along the pinball scene. I appreciate the score and ball count being on the bottom of the screen at all times.
My complaint with this port comes from the physics of the pinball itself. It feels too heavy, like I'm dealing with a bowling ball instead of an actual pinball. It makes the act of playing each of the various boards featured less fun than it could be.
Check out the Amiga version instead