Pinball FX 2

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

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  1. notyourbuddy
    Nov 24, 2013
    8
    I gotta start off by saying... Pinball FX2 has some absolutely gorgeous looking tables (37 in all as of this review). Really, the lighting, models, and animations are all top notch work. They are intricately designed and definitely eye-catching! You'll be excited to jump right in and see everything in action.

    And since these tables are all custom fictionalized works the designers were    I gotta start off by saying... Pinball FX2 has some absolutely gorgeous looking tables (37 in all as of this review). Really, the lighting, models, and animations are all top notch work. They are intricately designed and definitely eye-catching! You'll be excited to jump right in and see everything in action.

    And since these tables are all custom fictionalized works the designers were able to really go to town with them. A giant Darth Vader walking around the table, test tube aliens, Hulk going nuts, the Avengers fighting it out, ghosts flying around, cool looking water effects, lasers, video gamey minigames, and all kinds of other elaborate gimmicks!

    The voice work on the tables and sound effects are very appropriate when actually used and the physics for the most part are solid. Yes, there is some unnatural ball stickiness that tends to occur especially around the flippers, but I think it is done intentionally by the game designers to make the balls last longer (compared to traditional pinball tables which were designed to chew through quarters.) Honestly, I find it strips away much of the challenge and makes it too easy. You can literally play on a single ball for over an hour to the point you are just ready for it to end.

    And when I say "just ready for it to end" its because despite all the eye candy and seemingly intricate designs I found almost all of them to be a dull and lifeless experience. After you launch the ball an initial voice-over plays to get you pumped up and then... the table just kinda dies. You'll basically find yourself listening to the background music and the sound of the flippers flip'flappin' while the rest of the table takes a nap. Its like playing the old simpleton pinball tables of days gone past where getting the ball to finally hit the 3 bumpers at the top and bounce around for for a few seconds was the most exciting thing to happen.

    I'll give Microsoft/Zen Studios a lot of credit for the effort, but I think I just realized what made companies like Bally/Williams and Stern so great. Its not enough to make the table look like fun it actually has to be fun. That crazy hyperactive audio/visual sensory overdose you'd get from playing the classics and their ability to immediately kick into high gear and not let up until the ball slips past your ever vigilant flippers is something Pinball FX just failed to replicate for me.

    I'll go ahead and give this game an 8 just because I'm sure some will like it (maybe even love it) and I can tell the company really gave it everything they had, but for me personally I'm going to go back to the tried and true classic experience that Pinball FX tables will never be able to provide me with... they just don't have the magic touch.    … Expand
  2. Rabid_Shark
    Mar 26, 2014
    10
    what can i say i love pinball and i love the originality of the table designs i have all tables for steam now (44 and counting) and most on PS3 as well but PC steam is where it really shines brightest 1080p, vertical screen mode, it just runs so much better and smoother. PFX2 comes with one good free table sorcerer's lair and its a table for folks to try out Not to complain about themwhat can i say i love pinball and i love the originality of the table designs i have all tables for steam now (44 and counting) and most on PS3 as well but PC steam is where it really shines brightest 1080p, vertical screen mode, it just runs so much better and smoother. PFX2 comes with one good free table sorcerer's lair and its a table for folks to try out Not to complain about them thinking every table should be free because its says free at the steam store page they have to make money some how right.… Expand
  3. ericcoutinho
    Mar 8, 2014
    8
    Really awesome game!
    Of course for those who like (or love!) the old real pinball tables.
    The game is extremely well done, the physics, the sound, the look and feel. I can say that, because i play pinball before, at the end of the 80's at the flipperama houses. But i think even people who never play it before can enjoy it. That is a free table to play, and i think it's one of the    Really awesome game!
    Of course for those who like (or love!) the old real pinball tables.

    The game is extremely well done, the physics, the sound, the look and feel. I can say that, because i play pinball before, at the end of the 80's at the flipperama houses. But i think even people who never play it before can enjoy it.

    That is a free table to play, and i think it's one of the better. Just try... :)

    Despite the problems at launch, they manage to fix them all.
    They put the "free to play" label, although at this time Pinball FX had no free tables. A lot of people refuses to buy and a little before they change the label, lastly including the free table. Now the game can be named free to play, but they decided to don't.

    I really enjoy all tables i bought until now. And worth the full price.    … Expand
  4. SpacedSkunk
    Jan 22, 2014
    9
    A long awaited port to the PC is what I wanted and I have now got! Pinball FX2 is quite simply the best pinball game I've played because of it's nice interpretation of the game along with good physics and an excellent variety of tables.

    You play against your friends via high scores as you'd imagine but there is also a 'super score' feature that adds all your millions up to a total    A long awaited port to the PC is what I wanted and I have now got! Pinball FX2 is quite simply the best pinball game I've played because of it's nice interpretation of the game along with good physics and an excellent variety of tables.

    You play against your friends via high scores as you'd imagine but there is also a 'super score' feature that adds all your millions up to a total across all tables which adds to the dynamic but clearly a bid to get you to buy more tables but hey ho, they're a business not charity.

    The fun factor, pick up n play factor and casual set out makes this one of my current favourite additions to my Steam collection. If you're a PC gamer most of your games will probably be serious and competitive, this allows you to have a break and calm down.

    As far as buying this game goes you don't need to, the Steam version comes with a free table...the free table actually being a very good one too, one which so far I've totalled a few hours playing alone. All tables have a try before buy download which is why I'm keeping this review short and sweet, simply because it only takes a steam account to get playing it.

    The only downside to this game is in a sense the tables aren't based on a simulation due to the graphical intervention (you'll see what I mean). There are no simple tables for that matter which whilst I loved when I first got it, sometimes a simple realistic table would make this game more diverse and appeal to the sim lover too.    … Expand
  5. Andy111
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    Great pinball game that delivers everything it should!
    I got it for next to nothing in the Humble Bundle, so can't comment on value.

    It'd the only pinball game I have tried that compares favourably with Pinball Dreams and Fantasies on the old Amiga. If you loved those as I did, you'll love this!
  6. Berq
    Aug 10, 2014
    7
    Zen Studios deserves credit for creating a game that has the potential to inspire enthusiasm for pinball: the first arcade game and a beautiful piece of Americana treasured by many worldwide. And though the Pinball FX 2 tables are fun and clever in their own way, they are distinctly and exclusively digital. As such, its flipper physics will feel strange to anyone who cut their pinballZen Studios deserves credit for creating a game that has the potential to inspire enthusiasm for pinball: the first arcade game and a beautiful piece of Americana treasured by many worldwide. And though the Pinball FX 2 tables are fun and clever in their own way, they are distinctly and exclusively digital. As such, its flipper physics will feel strange to anyone who cut their pinball teeth on a physical machine, or even the tables digitally recreated in Farsight Studios' Pinball Arcade (its chief competition), which mimic real-world feel and physics far more accurately. Old-school pinball players, such as myself, will likely find this to be PFX2's greatest weakness. Others will simply decide it's a matter of personal preference.

    On the flip side (pun intended), PFX2 enjoys the freedom from real-world constraints in a number of admittedly novel ways. The table "Rome," for example, features burning torches, a flowing aquaduct, and a shooter that uses ropes, pulleys and counterweights in place of springs for a tongue-in-cheek touch of first-century "realism." Other tables feature a wide variety of playfield toys that would be similarly impossible in a real-world table, such as the Tesla coil in "Tesla."

    For all PFX2's departures into the realm of the fantastic, however, none of Zen's tables rely on any device essential to play that couldn't be recreated on a physical table, at least to this reviewer's knowledge. Nor is there ever a suspension of "natural" physics (e.g. anti-gravity beams that float the ball). The ways in which PFX2 departs from reality are strictly cosmetic. The essence of pinball is the visceral interaction between the player and a physical device made of wood, steel, rubber, and plastic. This accounts for much of what makes pinball so enjoyable. Zen shows great wisdom and restraint in observing these facts, and is better for it.

    So, should you, the pinball afficionado whose love for the silver ball predates the PC, buy Pinball FX 2? Yes, if only to help keep the idea of pinball alive in the minds of younger generations, until the day when physical pinball machines once again rule the neighborhood arcade. You might even enjoy it.

    And should you, the younger gamer, who never experienced the brilliant rays of wonder and awe that shone from video and pinball arcades in the 1970s, '80s, and early '90s, spend your money on such an archaic form of entertainment? Yes. But don't be satisfied until you've found a real-world pinball table at a nearby bowling alley or arcade. Proceed to feed it quarter after quarter. And within $10 you will begin to experience the unparalleled, magic sensation of touching the soul of a machine.    … Expand
  7. BookNTech
    Dec 29, 2013
    9
    I really enjoy the Windows Store version that comes with the Mars table. Being a big fan of the original Pinball that shipped with Windows XP, the game takes the classic to another level with HD graphics, lots of tables, and cool side attractions. My only gripe is the fact you have to pay for other tables vs. an unlocking scheme. The Xbox integration is really good too.
  8. sh4dow
    Jan 19, 2014
    9
    This is actually an awesome game IF you set up your graphics card drivers properly. Unfortunately, for many there is severe input lag by default. I had it too for a long, long time and thought I would just have to deal with it and eventually, it made me stop playing the game. But then I toyed around with RadeonPro settings (and shortly thereafter found a guide) and now it feels like aThis is actually an awesome game IF you set up your graphics card drivers properly. Unfortunately, for many there is severe input lag by default. I had it too for a long, long time and thought I would just have to deal with it and eventually, it made me stop playing the game. But then I toyed around with RadeonPro settings (and shortly thereafter found a guide) and now it feels like a whole different game! Incredibly responsive and fun to play!… Expand
  9. acewingman
    Dec 19, 2013
    10
    The game is free to play with one table included. You can try the other tables out for a limited score. You can buy the other tables individually or as bundles. I just bought most of the tables from a humblebundle deal where you pay what you want.

    Those complaining about micro-transactions have no ground to stand on because the game is free to play.
  10. stranglehold
    Jun 8, 2013
    9
    With over 23 tables to choose from, including table themes based on Star Wars, Marvel and more!
    If you enjoy pinball, downloading Pinball FX 2 is a no-brainer.
  11. techparadox
    May 24, 2013
    9
    The PC port of one of the best pinball games on consoles is finally available! Lots of variety in the tables that are available. Excellent physics. Some of the voice acting is a bit corny, but it doesn't detract from the game too badly. Would have liked to have seen more tables available at release (as the game is basically "pay for the pack of tables you want") but they give you a "tryThe PC port of one of the best pinball games on consoles is finally available! Lots of variety in the tables that are available. Excellent physics. Some of the voice acting is a bit corny, but it doesn't detract from the game too badly. Would have liked to have seen more tables available at release (as the game is basically "pay for the pack of tables you want") but they give you a "try before you buy" option for every table and more are on the way. Definitely worth picking up if you're a pinball enthusiast. Worth giving a trial even if you're not a huge fan of pinball who knows, you may get hooked!… Expand
  12. Harmil
    Aug 3, 2013
    10
    Pinball FX 2 is a great game and a great pinball simulation. Hardcore real-world pinball table geeks will find flaws with the simulation, but I think it's safe to say that this is as good as it's gotten. Most of the tables are what are known as "fantasy" tables. That is, they do some things that aren't possible or would be prohibitive with a real table. That said, they're almost all reallyPinball FX 2 is a great game and a great pinball simulation. Hardcore real-world pinball table geeks will find flaws with the simulation, but I think it's safe to say that this is as good as it's gotten. Most of the tables are what are known as "fantasy" tables. That is, they do some things that aren't possible or would be prohibitive with a real table. That said, they're almost all really fun to play. The Steam version comes with a free table that's excellent, so there's no reason not to try it out!… Expand
  13. Enshia
    Jun 23, 2013
    9
    Good pinball game, though it does feel "sticky" with some of the physics at times. Balls will snap to some surfaces especially on the older tables. They recently added a free table(sorcerers lair) to anyone who plays.

    The options of buy a table, or buy a collection of tables are decent enough especially if you enjoy pinball games. Doesn't quite scratch my pinball desires, but it does    Good pinball game, though it does feel "sticky" with some of the physics at times. Balls will snap to some surfaces especially on the older tables. They recently added a free table(sorcerers lair) to anyone who plays.

    The options of buy a table, or buy a collection of tables are decent enough especially if you enjoy pinball games. Doesn't quite scratch my pinball desires, but it does it well enough that I've paid for the classic pack. As usual, your mileage may vary. But there are demo modes for all tables, so you do get a fair taste of what you're buying.    … Expand
  14. mgd
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    Only negative is the flippers have only one "strength" setting. You can't hammer or tap the flippers, reducing some fun as the table becomes predictable over time.
    Great game with *Amazing* demo system. You can infinitely play as many demos of every table as long as you like, once you get past a "demo score limit" you go into sudden death. The demo doesn't allow you to experience all the    Only negative is the flippers have only one "strength" setting. You can't hammer or tap the flippers, reducing some fun as the table becomes predictable over time.
    Great game with *Amazing* demo system. You can infinitely play as many demos of every table as long as you like, once you get past a "demo score limit" you go into sudden death. The demo doesn't allow you to experience all the table has to offer (missions/ multipliers, etc.) but gives you a perfect idea of what the table is about.    … Expand
  15. SoulMyst
    Jul 21, 2013
    10
    Reflection: ON 16x Q CSAA: ON under graphics settings and you will have the most beautiful and meticulously crafted set of stunning pinball tables ever made... View:7 and any table I play is fun and full of surprises the more I play the more unexpected things happen and every table is an absolute joy to try and master...

    FANTASTIC!! 10/10
  16. KangarooKurt
    Jul 14, 2013
    9
    It's been a lifelong dream to have a room full of classic pinball machines. But now, thanks to this game (and the Marvel and Star Wars franchises), I may save myself untold thousands stick this on Steam on your big-screen and it's just a better experience.

    These tables do things that real pinballs will never do, which is have totally interactive, immersive graphics on the table. No    It's been a lifelong dream to have a room full of classic pinball machines. But now, thanks to this game (and the Marvel and Star Wars franchises), I may save myself untold thousands stick this on Steam on your big-screen and it's just a better experience.

    These tables do things that real pinballs will never do, which is have totally interactive, immersive graphics on the table. No broken parts, and no quarters, either. Brilliant!

    Gods of video games please grant us other franchises soon Firefly? Galactica? Tron? LotR?    … Expand
  17. Lestal
    Jun 24, 2013
    9
    Juego de pinball con muy buen control hacia tiempo que no jugaba un pinball y que me divirtiese tanto, puedes ver los records de tus amigos y las mejores puntuaciones,muchas mesas por jugar

    Lo malo que debes pagar las mesas como si fuese dlc
  18. MXMCarnage
    Jul 12, 2013
    9
    Since I am "old school' I really enjoy pinball... All the way back to when I was a lil kid in the 70's (yes the 70's were real) Pinball FX2 is the absolute best Video Pinball game I have ever experienced... Plenty of tables to choose from, reasonably priced, and plenty of fun and challenges... It has a good variety of tables to choose from like a few different Star Wars, and around 10Since I am "old school' I really enjoy pinball... All the way back to when I was a lil kid in the 70's (yes the 70's were real) Pinball FX2 is the absolute best Video Pinball game I have ever experienced... Plenty of tables to choose from, reasonably priced, and plenty of fun and challenges... It has a good variety of tables to choose from like a few different Star Wars, and around 10 Marvel tables (developers need to do a MAXIMUM CARNAGE table, nuff said), along with other themes... There is even a FREE table to play now, since the last update... Physics are excellent... Character animations are cool to watch... Music is great... Voice acting is decent... Leaderboards to chase your friends on for bragging rights... Plug a controller up to your PC, route it to the big screen, kick back and enjoy... I give it a 9 for what it is, and that is a Great Pinball game...… Expand
  19. nTOMP
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    One of the best pinball game I've ever played, with an honest port for the PC.
    Zen Studios does make the best (even if impossible to make real) pinball tables, and the Pinball FX 2 make a good port from the XBOX, with added options (from camera to graphics) and Steam integration for Leaderboards.
    If you like pinball games, get it, try every table and buy the ones you think are best (it    One of the best pinball game I've ever played, with an honest port for the PC.
    Zen Studios does make the best (even if impossible to make real) pinball tables, and the Pinball FX 2 make a good port from the XBOX, with added options (from camera to graphics) and Steam integration for Leaderboards.
    If you like pinball games, get it, try every table and buy the ones you think are best (it is really a matter of taste). If you just like playing pinball and discovering the tables, there is a free-forever table for you too.    … Expand
  20. bigsilverhotdog
    May 1, 2016
    4
    Can't recommend this one unless you are desperate for more pinball (I was). It's not pinball for pinball fans, it's pinball for fans of other things who want a "themed pinball" experience that is forgiving, simplistic, outrageous/action packed, full of unrealistic special effects, and not comparable to real pinball in any way except in appearance and scoring. Inaccurate but predictableCan't recommend this one unless you are desperate for more pinball (I was). It's not pinball for pinball fans, it's pinball for fans of other things who want a "themed pinball" experience that is forgiving, simplistic, outrageous/action packed, full of unrealistic special effects, and not comparable to real pinball in any way except in appearance and scoring. Inaccurate but predictable ball physics and poorly designed levels mean you can spend 30 minutes racking up a high score doing the exact same things over, and over, and over, and over, only to find out not only is it not a high score, but there are dozens of pinball losers out there that have played the table for LITERALLY DAYS, 24+ HOURS, to get a score so ridiculous you wonder what the point of the game might be? It isn't fun for very long, it's VERY repetitive (you get bored frequently long before you run out of balls), there's no real target to shoot for scorewise, and there are maybe 5 good tables out of the 40 or whatever that are available. Oh, and the tables: weird, weird stuff. More than half the tables are superhero themed, Marvel and such, I don't know for sure I'm a pinball fan not a comic book fan. Also a lot of Euro Football Club (FC) themed tables were just added recently. I don't know, I'm not a football fan, I'm a pinball fan. There's a Plants vs Zombies table, but I'm not a PvZ fan... I'm a pinball fan. Seeing a trend?

    UPDATE 10/9/2014: This week Pinball FX2 got a 3.2gb patch that added Stereo Sound. Yup, stereo sound for 3.2gb, with still no update for multi monitors, physics, pincab setups, or a huge list of other things the community has demanded for years. Deleted. For good this time.

    UPDATE 6/1/2015: HAHAHAHAHAH @ this new EULA. Signing away all your rights to privacy, agreeing to 3rd party targeted advertising, giving Zen unlimited freedom to do anything they want with every piece of information you supply to them while using this game or your pinball account, and even forcing you to agree to 3rd party advertising privacy policies JUST TO PLAY THE GAME? What could possibly go wrong! I haven't touched this title in ages but at least it still provides comedy from time to time. Good thing I like black humor, eh?    … Expand
  21. dajhorn
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    The physics, design, and art in Pinball FX2 are excellent and way more than enough evoke nostalgia for the real thing. Excellent value, lots of replayability, and a variety of tables to keep things fun.
  22. starsh3ro
    Nov 26, 2013
    5
    well i got the tables cheap on an indie bundle, so i tried them all for about 10 hours now...
    i have to say that most of them are well made, and really addicting, you cant deny that.
    the main problem are the ridiculous high prices for additional tables. who is going to pay a price of 90€ for a few pinball tables? i would agree its a good game, and i would even pay 30€ to get all    well i got the tables cheap on an indie bundle, so i tried them all for about 10 hours now...
    i have to say that most of them are well made, and really addicting, you cant deny that.

    the main problem are the ridiculous high prices for additional tables.
    who is going to pay a price of 90€ for a few pinball tables? i would agree its a good game, and i would even pay 30€ to get all tables, but 90? sorry this is a rip off in my eyes and doesnt deserve anything about 5 points    … Expand
  23. gyrate
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    I originally purchased this bundled with a bunch of other games. When I first played it I used a keyboard and I just didn't care for it. Then I read some reviews and plugged in a controller with feedback. I immediately returned and bought the full bundle to get more tables. Now I have all but a few tables. I love this game. It's an arcade on my PC. Sure it's not real pinball but this isI originally purchased this bundled with a bunch of other games. When I first played it I used a keyboard and I just didn't care for it. Then I read some reviews and plugged in a controller with feedback. I immediately returned and bought the full bundle to get more tables. Now I have all but a few tables. I love this game. It's an arcade on my PC. Sure it's not real pinball but this is it's own thing. It's got all of the tricks in it and it tweaks in a way to make the game quite interesting. Dare I say I prefer this to real pinball.… Expand
  24. Widden
    Dec 29, 2014
    0
    Unplayable in super-widescreen setup (3 screens) as the menus don't cater for anything but the average monitor.
    This site needs 150 chars so I need to type in some more bs.
  25. pyxxel
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    I've been a pinball fan for like forever both on the computer and in RL and have been looking for a good pinball simulator for quite some time, since my old games don't work any more on modern systems.

    Like many others I bought this game with 18 tables unlocked in a Humble Bundle sale. This was evidently a snip (I paid $8) plus it's for a good cause too. Over the past 2 days I've played    I've been a pinball fan for like forever both on the computer and in RL and have been looking for a good pinball simulator for quite some time, since my old games don't work any more on modern systems.

    Like many others I bought this game with 18 tables unlocked in a Humble Bundle sale. This was evidently a snip (I paid $8) plus it's for a good cause too. Over the past 2 days I've played through most of my tables and must say after an initial disappointment (input lag, more below) I'm quite impressed.

    +++ PHYSICS: This is what pinball games and real pinball machines hinge on - if the table physics are off, you won't enjoy it. "Out of the box" the flippers lagged terribly for me. There was a delay of maybe 300ms which made it unplayable. Luckily there is an easy fix out there via some graphics cards settings which remedies the problems almost completely. I say "almost" since there still is an extremely small delay, but certainly no more than on a real-life pinball machine.

    That issue aside, on some tables the ball feels heavier than on others, but this is the same with actual pinball machines depending on their gradient. All other physics seem perfectly fine and believable, if you take away all the many special effects which you'll never get in real life!

    +++ GRAPHICS: Not much to moan about here. The colours are vibrant and enhance immersion. Reflections and glares are realistic (as long as you turn off ball traces!) and really add to a super-fun experience.

    What you won't see in real life are all the many special effects that have been added to the tables - X-wing fighters shooting lasers across the table, action figures coming to life and playing out fight sequences on the side of the table, and a myriad of other sweet gimmicks that you'll have fun encountering. Some tables include cut scenes to introduce the story lines. You can see that a lot of work and loving attention has been put into the design, and it really pays off.

    +++ SOUND: Really impressive. The typical sounds are all there, give you the necessary feedback and are very appropriate, but added into the mix are the sounds for all the added effects, which make it all so much more satisfying. The tables really come to life with all the whirrs, clangs, voice-overs and fanfares, and it never stops. The only complaint one could have is that at times there's too much going on!

    +++ DESIGN: The tables are very varied in their designs and contain an abundance of hidden surprises to unlock. Some of the ramps are totally outrageous, and it's a lot of fun learning where the unlocks are and where to shoot to get further into the table. Ball runs are very well balanced.

    +++ GAMEPLAY: This simulator is sometimes challenging, but never unforgiving. It's possible to get a real feel for each table and get better over time, which is about the best verdict you could give for a pinball game. All the pro player moves like trapping balls on the flippers, moving them over from one side to the other and skill-shooting are possible and can be learned by practice. It's all very smooth and enjoyable and suits both casual players as well as a more seasoned veterans.

    OVERALL VERDICT: 9/10 - very little to complain about, extremely satisfying gameplay, 1 point deducted for the initial issue with the input lag on the flippers. Info on remedies can be found on the Steam forums.    … Expand
  26. tupungato
    Jul 26, 2014
    10
    Did you love old school pinball games like Psycho Pinball, Slam Tilt, Epic Pinball and Pinball Fantasies? Well, Pinball FX 2 is for you. Brilliant graphics, good gameplay, many tables (occasionally available in cheap game bundles) and fun way to compare scores to your Steam friends.

    It is the first pinball game in years that keeps me playing!
  27. Maxusz
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    If you like pinball, you can´t complain about anything here. Just pick some good table. My favourite tables so far are Pasha, Epic Quest and Secrets of the Deep.
  28. Sandweech
    Mar 20, 2015
    8
    These days pinball machines are nowhere near as popular as they once were, and even for a kid like me who grew up in the 90's before the whole "internet" thing really took over; pinball still wasn't very popular back then either. But it's been around for as long as most people can remember, and as far as I can tell, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. And I'm totally okay with that,These days pinball machines are nowhere near as popular as they once were, and even for a kid like me who grew up in the 90's before the whole "internet" thing really took over; pinball still wasn't very popular back then either. But it's been around for as long as most people can remember, and as far as I can tell, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. And I'm totally okay with that, because it's usually the simplest games that are the most fun to play, and are typically the hardest to master. At least, I think people can master pinball.

    If you've ever played pinball and enjoyed it, then I'm sure there was something about the machine that drew you to it in particular; maybe it was 'Star Wars' themed, or maybe it was modeled after ‘NASCAR’, or perhaps you liked the one based on 'The Sopranos'; regardless of your taste, the beauty of 'Pinball FX' is how many choices you get in tables. It's got everything you could ask for in terms of themes, and each table offers it's own unique story and intricacies, making them all feel different and original. And new ones are still being released too, so there’s always something to look forward to up on the horizon.

    Despite the significant drop in popularity, pinball machines are still being produced today, and typically appear in bars for drunks to enjoy. But if there aren’t any in sight, and you still feel the need to get your pinball on, this is a great replacement to sit back with a sixer, and try and run up some high scores. And the best part about each table is that you get to test it out for a few minutes before deciding whether or not you want to purchase it. There are a few pinball games on Steam, but I have to assume this is the best one out there. Download it today and give it a try, you've got nothing to lose; not even a quarter!    … Expand
  29. Critical_Joe
    Mar 12, 2023
    5
    I'm not very good at this game and I feel a little ripped off too.

    But it is pretty.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PC Gamer
    Aug 16, 2013
    83
    Pinball FX2 is still pinball, and pinball is still best played on a real pinball table. But this is so good that it takes an extremely close second place. [Oct 2013, p.75]
  2. COGconnected
    May 29, 2013
    90
    Pinball FX 2 is definitely a PC game that should be experienced by all gamers out there, from the hardcore pinball fanatic to the casual pinball player alike.
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  3. Eurogamer Sweden
    May 28, 2013
    80
    This PC version of Pinball FX 2 is just as great as the others. Its still one of the best digital pinball games out there with superb physics, great table design and good multiplayer features.
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