Sonic Pinball Party

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jun 1, 2003
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. GameNow
    91
    Everything looks fabulous and the pinball physics are dead-on, but the difficulty could've used a bit more tweaking. [July 2003, p.50]
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  2. Deeko
    85
    With it's fast paced levels, challenging story mode, and mini-games galore, Sonic Pinball Party is a good time no matter how old you are.
  3. IGN
    83
    A great game, but not quite a must-have.
  5. Play Magazine
    83
    With its well-designed tables, wonderful music, excellent visuals, and of course the Sonic Team charm, Sonic Pinball Party is the most fun I've had playing video pinball since quite possibly ever. [Aug 2003, p.76]
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  6. Nintendo Power
    82
    Three multiplayer party tables and a Chao Garden add to the mix. [July 2003, p.82]
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  7. GameSpot
    81
    Takes the familiar characters and graphics from three of Sega's most cherished franchises and uses them to create an especially satisfying pinball game.
  8. GMR Magazine
    80
    The physics engine is dead on: Balls handle as they would on a real table. [Aug 2003, p.80]
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  9. Pocket Games
    80
    Take familiar characters, put them no pinball tables, and include a bunch of mini-games. That's a recipe for a fun time. [Fall 2003, p.52]
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  10. GamePro
    80
    Sonic's got the best portable pinball game on the market now—his tables are dead simple to get into, and there are enough extras to keep any Sega fan enthralled. It's also the closest thing to a new Nights game you'll ever get.
  11. Nintendojo
    76
    The only problem is that Sonic Team just tried to do too much with it. Instead of getting a really solid set of pinball tables, it's a mediocre collection of several different play modes.
  12. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    Sonic's tables aren't especially innovative, but they do offer quite a bit of variety, and the gameplay is fast-paced and fun. [July 2003, p.117]
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  13. TotalGames.net
    70
    If there were a little more meat on this, we’d be looking at one of the best pinball games around, but as it stands, we can’t help but want for more.
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  14. Game Informer
    60
    Solid physics, colorful graphics, and bearable sound do make this a decent pinball title. [July 2003, p.122]
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  15. Cheat Code Central
    50
    Pinball games are largely disposable and not recommended for anything more than a rental. The same applies here.
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  16. All Game Guide
    40
    Sonic the Hedgehog is no longer a character who can be depended upon for quality games, unlike a certain Italian plumber, a limbless alien, or even an orange bandicoot.

Awards & Rankings

37
#37 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
46
#46 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
42
#42 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. GamecubeLover
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    This is the best and my favorite pinball game cause it is on a portable console cause why does someone want to play on a home console withThis is the best and my favorite pinball game cause it is on a portable console cause why does someone want to play on a home console with pinball? The gameplay is great and the game is entertaining and addicting.… Full Review »
  2. E102Gamma
    Aug 8, 2023
    5
    It's just pinball. It's fine. There's nothing I found wrong with it. It's a good time waster. What you see is what you get, a good pinballIt's just pinball. It's fine. There's nothing I found wrong with it. It's a good time waster. What you see is what you get, a good pinball game on a handheld device with no backlight. I played it on the DS so I don't really know how bad the GBA backlight is.… Full Review »
  3. Solgaleo122
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
    Dieses Spiel ist der größte Krampf den man überhaupt haben kann. Man spielt legit die ganze zeit dasselbe und die Musik klingt wie einDieses Spiel ist der größte Krampf den man überhaupt haben kann. Man spielt legit die ganze zeit dasselbe und die Musik klingt wie ein fiebertraum. Keine Empfehlung… Full Review »
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