Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon

 DS
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. IGN
    79
    Pinball Pulse is a really good start to a potential DSi franchise – I hope that Fuse Games can continue with some kick-ass machines – maybe even licensed ones – and improve the experience with elements like multiplayer and online leaderboards.
  2. The A.V. Club
    75
    The game does get a bit too literal by placing the controls to nudge the machine on the DSi’s touchscreen. It’s a nice thought, but the screen is too far from the flipper buttons for the split-second reaction you need when a ball is headed straight down the middle.
  3. Nintendo Life
    70
    Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon might be a little short on variety, but if you're looking for an authentic pinball simulation, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more realistic one than this.
  5. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    67
    It's sorely lacking an online leaderboard as well. [May 2010, p.91]
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