Pinball FX

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  • Summary: Pinball FX
    Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment.
    Biggest brands in pinball form Discover brand new exclusive tables created for Pinball FX, or find your favorites among more than 40 unique and visually    Pinball FX
    Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment.

    Biggest brands in pinball form
    Discover brand new exclusive tables created for Pinball FX, or find your favorites among more than 40 unique and visually enhanced favorites from Zen's extensive digital pinball library. Relive the most iconic moments from entertainment powerhouses like Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Universal Studios, and many more. Enjoy accurate re-creations of the most famous pinball machines of all time with Williams Pinball, or have fun with Zen's original creations.

    New tables arrive frequently!
    Build your dream game room
    Build up your own customizable 3D playroom with collectible items unlocked by playing.

    The ultimate simulation
    Enjoy digital pinball at its finest as Pinball FX brings you the most advanced simulation in pinball with Pro Physics for every table in the library, 4K HDR visuals, and ray tracing.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Feb 21, 2023
    80
    There is no getting around the fact that Zen is the best in the business when it comes to creating (and recreating) pinball tables in the digital space. The new Pinball FX is a solid package with several new ways to play your tables. That said, this is a platform, not a game, and your experience will vary depending on your level of investment in tables. New modes and interfaces are nice, but the game still aches a bit from what could have been.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 21, 2023
    80
    Pinball FX is a top-tier pinball game with some growing pains inherent in switching development platforms. Having to re-buy your favorite tables is a pain, but considering these represent the best versions of dozens of tables, it is a good value overall. The Pinball Pass is Zen Studios’ first attempt at something approaching a season pass, but thankfully it is not required and you can simply purchase the tables that you prefer using regular money. The core game remains solid, and hopefully Pinball FX is supported by Zen Studios into the next generation of consoles.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Feb 21, 2023
    70
    Pinball FX plays pinball as brilliantly as you'd expect but the economics behind it can feel greedy and, in terms of polish and performance, Pinball FX 3 feels little sharper and is nicer to look at as it stands, so the motivation to rebuy your old favourite tables isn't really there yet.
  4. Video Chums
    Feb 21, 2023
    60
    Pinball FX offers excellent pinball fun but I can only recommend it to those who are new to the series because fans will certainly be disappointed with its lackluster features. Plus, the fact that they'll have to buy everything again is frankly inexcusable.
  5. Push Square
    Mar 2, 2023
    60
    The slight input lag and dark visuals are disappointing, but Pinball FX has so much content that pinball fans will struggle not to find the fun here. The biggest problem with this package is its messy monetisation: the developer can’t decide whether to lean on its subscription-style Pinball Pass or traditional DLC, and its hybrid approach is neither here nor there really. When you consider that no previously purchased content carries across, it’s hard to recommend reinvesting so heavily here – especially when, even with all the bells and whistles, the core nuts-and-bolts of playing many of these tables remains the same as in past games.

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  3. Negative: 9 out of 9
  1. Aeni
    Feb 25, 2023
    2
    A cash grab no one asked for. You cannot import your old tables; you have to rebuy all of them at full price without any noticeableA cash grab no one asked for. You cannot import your old tables; you have to rebuy all of them at full price without any noticeable improvements over Pinball FX3. The biggest letdown are the nerfed upgrades and removal of the rewind power as well as some beloved challenge modes. But hey, now you can buy a pinball pass... Trophies are also massively downgraded, no more "one trophy per table" list. There are 10 trophies tied to the game now, that's it.

    Massive disappointment for fans of the old Zen Games. Download Pinball FX3 instead.    … Expand
  2. Jmasta806
    Mar 16, 2023
    1
    The whole reason given for not being able to keep your purchased tables on this new platform is because of the improvements on the UnrealThe whole reason given for not being able to keep your purchased tables on this new platform is because of the improvements on the Unreal Engine, but they actually play worse and the physics feel off..The new tables look cool, but this is such a massive step back I honestly don’t know if I’ll even spend any money on it. Hopefully Zen is paying attention because this is such a slap in the face to its player base I can only hope they will make it right.… Expand
  4. Gogeta64
    Apr 1, 2023
    0
    Aucune importation possible des tables achetées sur pinball fx3 ! A fuir absolument !
  5. Superscoty27
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    Gave the middle finger to loyal fans with this disgusting business model buy coins or rent tables (not all )with a overpriced season pass
  6. JDLux
    Feb 17, 2023
    0
    After more then five years and literally hundreds spent on expansion packs, Zen Studios thank you to their loyal fan base is to charge themAfter more then five years and literally hundreds spent on expansion packs, Zen Studios thank you to their loyal fan base is to charge them again to play on tables that they have already purchased … Expand
  7. DCJY
    Mar 12, 2023
    0
    Too dark and can't import my previously bought tables. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Also they stole my coins from the early access version.
  8. ItzzNiita
    Apr 17, 2023
    0
    I installed the game, very excited about the new tables and about the new features. I had bought 99+ Tables for the former Pinball FX and wasI installed the game, very excited about the new tables and about the new features. I had bought 99+ Tables for the former Pinball FX and was excited to buy the new tables . Then i realized NONE of my tables were available for me. So i googled and i was shocked to find out that they wanted me to buy ALL the tables AGAIN! I mean C'mon , maybe a very small fee for the tables that i already bought would of been okay but that?? Like i said i bought every existing table for the original game and i would of bought all the new tables too for this one but this way i feel so disappointingly ripped-off. No thanks. I uninstalled the game and will never buy anything from them ever again. You shot yourself in the foot by greed. You lost a customer who has spent hundreds of dollars for tables with that very weird decision. Let me use MY tables and i'll buy new tables but DO NOT make me buy my tables AGAIN. Just no. Reconsider the decision you made and I'll give this another chance otherwise I will stick to my FX3.… Expand

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