The Pinball Arcade

 iOS
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. ScotchYeti
    May 8, 2014
    9
    Simply the best pinball simulation on the iPad. I used to play it a lot on the PS3 and always found it weird that it looks so much crisper and clearer on the iPad. This has changed with the latest super patch but still, the iPad version is a beautiful rendition of famous and not so famous pinball tables.
  2. AxeT
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    This incredible jewel of both simple quick game play and throwback nostalgia authentically recreates real period pinball machines exactly to the most minute detail with the play mirroring exactly the physics of actual pinball play! Machines from all periods from the 1950's through contemporary are faithfully instated.
    There's an option for reflective glass that just puts the icing on the    This incredible jewel of both simple quick game play and throwback nostalgia authentically recreates real period pinball machines exactly to the most minute detail with the play mirroring exactly the physics of actual pinball play! Machines from all periods from the 1950's through contemporary are faithfully instated.
    There's an option for reflective glass that just puts the icing on the cake! (unfortunately not available on the iOS version of the game)    … Expand
  3. Croromano
    May 5, 2021
    7
    Very good sim, however, the iOS version really requires a lot of content to be paid for separately. I'd much more appreciate a fixed price for more tables at once.

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90
#90 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AppGamer
    Jul 11, 2012
    90
    FarSight have done a fantastic job of bringing real pinball to iOS.
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  2. AppSpy
    Feb 21, 2012
    80
    Despite some minor control annoyances and the pay-wall, this is a must have app for lovers of pinball, especially those that used to pump coins into the machines when arcades were in their heyday.
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  3. 148Apps
    Feb 16, 2012
    80
    Pinball Arcade is an impressive title, and one that is bound to please pinball fans. It's a shame a couple of issues get in the way.
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