(SEGA Genesis Challenge: 54/160)

For what it's worth, it's just a more stylized pinball game with probably the most radical opening theme for any Sega Genesis game that I've played. You have four courses with their own aesthetic and layout. One being a circus, one being halloween themed, one being in the west, and one taking place undersea. Along the way, you may also play minigames if you meet the right conditions which may include stuff like simon says, cup shuffle, and blackjack to name a few.

Do be warned that the game focuses on the ball and where it is going which makes it much harder to plan your shots effectively, and may even cause motion sickness for some people. That said, I did play the DOS version as well to confirm that the courses are wider in perspective and while it still focuses on the ball, the camera has a much greater view of the board itself which may give you an easier time. Plus, the music is just so much better.

Just be sure to disable the pop-up for shift keys if you are playing with DOS. You'd be amazed as to how many times I got screwed because I had no idea you could turn it off.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024


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