Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Mar 24, 2014
    70
    With this collection of historic pinballs, The Pinball Arcade is simply an must have for all real-life pinball fans.
  2. It's a pinball game, it's for a new generation, what more we can say?
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 90
  2. Negative: 21 out of 90
  1. Nov 28, 2017
    8
    Nice game for pinball veterans and newcomers alike. Why? Because it has this great variety of real historic arcade tables and pretty solidNice game for pinball veterans and newcomers alike. Why? Because it has this great variety of real historic arcade tables and pretty solid physics to appeal to the pros and be interesting and accessable for the newbies at the same time. Concerning the strange ball-physics some reviews mention: sure you didnt't nudge the table through touching the left stick? Happens to me time after time. All in all a fully justified 8. Full Review »
  2. Jan 2, 2015
    9
    I have all the Season 1 tables only. The tables are incredibly lifelike and the controls are responsive. Great Graphics and Sound it'sI have all the Season 1 tables only. The tables are incredibly lifelike and the controls are responsive. Great Graphics and Sound it's almost as good as the real thing. Even nudging by using the analogue stick feels natural and useful. Some of the tables are boring but with so many tables available there are more good than bad Full Review »
  3. Jun 24, 2014
    10
    This game brought back great memories of playing pinball. Plus you only have to pay for it one time, not 50 cents every few minutes. I thinkThis game brought back great memories of playing pinball. Plus you only have to pay for it one time, not 50 cents every few minutes. I think the sound, color and themes are just a lot of fun. Full Review »