Mario Pinball Land

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 12 out of 22
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  1. VirginiaPlain
    Oct 18, 2004
    9
    Finally a GBA game that looks great AND plays well.
  2. AmACheeseburger
    May 14, 2014
    0
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  3. epiccrossover
    Dec 30, 2019
    0
    I can't even tell you how bad this game is. This game was terrible. The graphics are not enough to save this game, because of the controls. The controls are the reason why this game is bad. That's all I have to say.
  4. WrongPants
    Jan 21, 2022
    0
    **** This. Game. One of, if not the worst game I have ever played. No skill, all luck, the bumpers are random and have nothing to do with timing. I would say to stay as far away from this god awful piece of crap as you can. It is an abhorrent experience of to which has made my brain melt in the worst way. I feel like this game is the equivalent of having syphilis and cancer. I would rather**** This. Game. One of, if not the worst game I have ever played. No skill, all luck, the bumpers are random and have nothing to do with timing. I would say to stay as far away from this god awful piece of crap as you can. It is an abhorrent experience of to which has made my brain melt in the worst way. I feel like this game is the equivalent of having syphilis and cancer. I would rather play all 3 Dark Souls games at the same time than this garbage. If I could give this game a negative score I absolutely would. Never ever play this, for my sake and for yours.… Expand
  5. BenR.
    Sep 29, 2004
    1
    A very bad mario game. You can download better pinball games from the internet.
  6. Zilcell
    Jun 7, 2012
    6
    This is a mildly fun Mario title has great visuals and amusing gameplay. Its not the best pinball game out there though.
  7. TheSlyOne
    Jun 5, 2023
    3
    Graphics are good, but the game itself is just frustrating. Trying to simply advance Mario from one room to another can be needlessly difficult. Enemies oftentimes block your path in the most inconvenient ways and also respawn. A few of the stars are marginally harder than the rest and should've been made easier to get. The final boss in particular feels like quite the difficulty spikeGraphics are good, but the game itself is just frustrating. Trying to simply advance Mario from one room to another can be needlessly difficult. Enemies oftentimes block your path in the most inconvenient ways and also respawn. A few of the stars are marginally harder than the rest and should've been made easier to get. The final boss in particular feels like quite the difficulty spike relative to the rest of the game and is also very tedious to beat.

    There's some fun to be had here, but it feels like too tilting of an experience to actually enjoy the game for very long. Genuinely the most frustrating game I have ever played, and this is coming from someone who enjoys difficult games.    … Expand
  8. futureP
    Jun 28, 2023
    2
    Mario Pinball Land is a decent pinball game with a Mario twist. While it may not offer the same level of depth and variety as other pinball games, it still manages to capture the charm and whimsy of the Mario franchise. If you're a fan of both pinball and Mario, it can provide a fun and nostalgic experience. However, if you're seeking a more robust pinball game with intricate mechanics andMario Pinball Land is a decent pinball game with a Mario twist. While it may not offer the same level of depth and variety as other pinball games, it still manages to capture the charm and whimsy of the Mario franchise. If you're a fan of both pinball and Mario, it can provide a fun and nostalgic experience. However, if you're seeking a more robust pinball game with intricate mechanics and extensive replayability, you may want to explore other options in the genre.… Expand
  9. tipp
    Dec 12, 2021
    6
    Mario gets turned into a ball and has to save peach/// sounds horrible, but actually its a kinda good time. Unfortunately, you're gonna fall over and over and your progress doesn't get saved to add a little sense of "challenge"
  10. lunamon
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    THIS GAME **** SUCKs worst game ive ever played worst game ever made this game is garbage genuinely trash

Awards & Rankings

58
#58 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
24
#24 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
20
#20 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 35
  3. Negative: 7 out of 35
  1. GameCube Advanced
    79
    MPL is a fun pinball game, with enough new twists and turns to keep any flipper fanatic happy.
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  2. Nintendo Power
    76
    As a pinball-flavored adventure, the game is a little basic for my tastes, but it's still a graphically excellent outing. [Dec 2004, p.142]
  3. Siliconera
    76
    Compared to other GBA games out there Super Mario Ball doesn't have the same amount of gameplay hours. Even with all of the stars to find, five worlds isn't much to conquer. [JPN Import]
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