Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Gaming Age
    91
    Even if you have already played and/or purchased the Williams Collection that was offered last year on the Wii and PS2, you would be crazy not to grab this edition as not only are the visuals and sound a major step up, but you receive two addicting machines in No Good Gophers and Medieval Madness that are must have for any pinball fan.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    88
    This really is the best version of virtual pinball currently available on the market. With its spot-on controls and gameplay, authentic-looking and sounding tables, HD visuals, online leaderboards, and sheer variety of tables to choose from, TWC is the quintessential game for any pinball fan.
  3. GameZone
    87
    Last year's iteration was great, but the three new tables give the PS3 and Xbox 360 version the edge. If you don't already own Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection for another console, don't hesitate to buy it now.
  5. IGN
    85
    This is easily some of the best pinball you're going to get in videogame form, and with so many machines out in the wild, hopefully this is just the start of things to come for the Pinball Hall of Fame series.
  6. Worth Playing
    85
    If you're already a pinball player, the PS3 version is enhanced enough visually, so unless you've just purchased one of the versions for an older console, it's probably worth buying this edition for its current-generation glitz.
  7. Da Gameboyz
    85
    After spending time with Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection, I would have to say that this is some of the best virtual pinball that I have ever played.
  8. GameShark
    83
    Surely, if you already have a version of the game, two or three new boards won’t sway you into a re-purchase, but this is the definitive classic pinball sim on consoles.
  9. PSX Extreme
    83
    It offers a splendid assortment of pinball tables, with a superb game engine that boasts great physics, runs at 60 frames per second, can render at 1080p, includes flawless recreations of the original tables, and boasts sound bits directly from the original pinball machines.
  10. AtomicGamer
    81
    It may not perfectly recreate the whole experience and the selection of machines isn't the most well-rounded, but the action on the table is what matters most and Crave Entertainment most certainly did get that right.
  11. Hardcore Gamer
    80
    In essence, though nothing beats being in front of the actual machines and feeding in a quarter to square off with it, Pinball Hall of Fame – The Williams Collection is about as close as the video game medium allows for.
  12. GameSpot
    80
    This collection of 13 pinball tables offers more than enough variety to justify the price that you pay for infinite credits.
  13. GamesRadar+
    80
    For anyone who purchased the game last generation, the hi-def version is definitely worth the worth the price of admission for Medieval Madness alone.
  14. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    If you play the silver ball, you don't just want this game, you need it. [Holiday 2009, p.81]
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  15. Game Revolution
    75
    Most of its success relies on the existing design of the pinball machines instead of any design elements it adds, but it doesn’t really need to do more than let the machines speak for themselves.
  16. Extreme Gamer
    74
    Fans of the silver balled game should definitely check out this collection because its one of the best, well-rounded pinball games ever made.
  17. GamingExcellence
    63
    However, the game is enjoyable overall, though really only a ‘must have’ for those who can score a million points with their eyes closed and one hand tied behind their back.

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best PS3 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. mtkuszek
    Oct 29, 2010
    9
    i really liked this game, because it had two of my favorite tables that i can play when ever i want. the challenge mode was difficult ati really liked this game, because it had two of my favorite tables that i can play when ever i want. the challenge mode was difficult at times, and you can unlock all the tables in relatively little time. a real good value for some simple fun.… Full Review »
  2. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    Before Pinball Arcade existed we where blessed with this game. If you're a true pinball wizard but you can't afford a Pinball machine, wellBefore Pinball Arcade existed we where blessed with this game. If you're a true pinball wizard but you can't afford a Pinball machine, well you might not be able to afford this game either because it's one of the rarest PS3 games out there. I would be lying if I said I haven't played this game almost as much as every single PS3 game in my library (close to 100 games).… Full Review »
  3. aspentitan
    May 5, 2012
    10
    I gave the same title on Wii a 9 rating and decided that since they have added two more tables to the PS3 version and also updated to HDI gave the same title on Wii a 9 rating and decided that since they have added two more tables to the PS3 version and also updated to HD graphics this game is a perfect 10. There are a few very small things I don't like within this game, like when completing table goals a message pops up telling you so right overtop of your flippers in mid chaos to distract you but I don't have the heart to give this game anything other than a perfect 10 because as far as the similation of the tables goes, they are without a doubt spot on. The physics, ball weight and feedback of the balls bouncing off the bumpers really does a fantastic job making you feel as if you were playing the real machines. I actually played many of the machines in this collection is real life and its uncanny that they seem identical. I can make the same ramp shots and hit the same danger zones as in the real games. I'm still amazed they were able to replicate the gameplay dynamics as well as the tables themselves. For that reason I must give a perfect score. If you like pinball this collection is the holy grail and I recommend buying it first on this either Xbox or PS3, and secondarily on Wii. On Wii the numchucks do a very good job with the nudge/tilt and the Wii buttons actually feel the best as flipper buttons. If you like this then there is also a Gottlieb collection on Wii only (and ps2) but doesn't have the same perfection as this collection with respect to feeling as if playing a real table. None the less if you see any Pinball Hall of Fame collections, in my opinion they are the most realistic pinball sim out there.… Full Review »
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