Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection

 PSP
  • Publisher: Crave
  • Release Date: Dec 6, 2005
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    Hall of Fame was released for the major console systems in 2004, but this PSP port comes with extra tables, all presented as virtuoso 3D recreations, fully playable from your choice of six camera views that can easily be switched on the fly. [Mar 2006, p.91]
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  2. Digital Entertainment News
    89
    For the most part Pinball Hall of Fame is a worthy purchase for any fan of classic games or for parents looking for a “safe” game for their kids.
  3. Deeko
    85
    Some may start a game of Central Park and laugh at the amusing graphics and simplistic gameplay, only to find themselves losing the game within two minutes. Seriously, some of the games look easy, but are deceptively hard.
  5. Pelit (Finland)
    85
    Some of the tables are weak, but most are simply superb. It is a great travel-mate and a must-buy for any pinball enthusiast. [April 2006]
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  6. GameZone
    80
    Playing this game is as much of a nostalgic experience as it is a new one. It doesn’t replace the real thing; it complements it.
  7. PSX Extreme
    80
    If you're looking for a fun game to pick up and play for a few minutes at a time, or if you've heard about the fun of Metroid Prime Pinball (review) but own a PSP instead of a Nintendo DS, you can't go wrong with Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection.
  8. Yahoo!
    80
    All told, this is a great package for the PSP that offers discrete slices of fun with every game.
  9. DailyGame
    80
    If you're looking for a fun game to pick up and play for a few minutes at a time, or if you've heard about the fun of "Metroid Prime Pinball" but own a PSP instead of a Nintendo DS, you can't go wrong with Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection.
  10. Game Chronicles
    80
    Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection was a wonderful trip down memory lane; at least for the tables I actually remembered playing.
  11. Worth Playing
    79
    Grab the codes off GameFAQs, unlock all the tables, and enjoy.
  12. eToychest
    78
    It does everything it sets out to do very well, but it’s not very compelling beyond the obvious nostalgia value.
  13. Cheat Code Central
    76
    I would pay big money to see a two-hour pinball documentary that also included simulated, digital versions of each machine to try out. We get a taste of that in Pinball Hall of Fame but what I really want is a meal, dammit.
  14. Console Gameworld
    75
    Gives pinball fans access to some of the most popular and beloved pinball machines of all time, fully recreated in all their glory in digital format.
  15. Next Level Gaming
    72
    Pinball Hall of Fame is a nice throwback to an old and dying arcade game.
  16. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    72
    It may not be quite the same as owning a real table, but it’s certainly cheaper and the game feels a lot less cynical than some of the under-polished retro arcade packages that are currently available.
  17. GameSpot
    71
    Pinball Hall of Fame delivers some accurate re-creations of some of Gottlieb's classic pinball tables, but the graphics get a little muddy in spots.
  18. IGN
    70
    Offers a decent experience overall by providing 10 classic boards. The physics feel a little off, mainly due to the ball's lack of weight, but it gets the job done in the end.
  19. TotalPlayStation
    70
    A very solid $20 offering. It's nothing that will sell a PSP, but as a impulse bargain buy, it should keep most very, very happy -- provided they like pinball. REALLY like pinball.
  20. PSM Magazine
    70
    Based on the PS2 game, but adding four tables, Pinball Hall of Fame works remarkably well on the PSP. [Mar 2006, p.88]
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  21. Gamer's Hell
    70
    While a somewhat throwaway experience by its limited genre content, The Gottlieb Collection definitely provides a formidable gameplay challenge, and some of the specific goals laid at the feet of the player are nigh on impossible without masses of sheer luck.
  22. PALGN
    70
    Gottlieb Pinball Classics is a very enjoyable game and one of the best pinball titles released in a very long time. The game features a wide range of tables and the physics are generally very accurate.
  23. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    Pinball may seem like an anachronism on the high-tech PlayStation Portable, but it can offer short bursts of fun wherever you go.
  24. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    Pinball Hall of Fame has a lot going for it, what with numerous tables accurately reproduced, excellent physics, and decent controls.
  25. My Gamer
    70
    Pinball games are usually hit or miss, and Pinball Hall of Fame is a hit… but only if you are into pinball as these games are usually only played by long time fans.
  26. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    Brilliant in short bursts and great looking to boot; only question marks about its longevity prevent Gottlieb earning a higher score. [May 2006, p.93]
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  27. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    When I wasn't short-circuiting the game myself, there were bugs to contend with--about once an hour, the game would freeze and I would have to restart. [Mar 2006, p.94]
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  28. PSM2 Magazine UK
    49
    It's OK for a quickie, but with such lacklustre tables, you'll never be able to form a lasting relationship with it. [July 2006, p.112]
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#49 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#44 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Arfuirl
    May 14, 2021
    9
    well i like this game and it found it very cheap (2 Dollars) i love the ambience on the tables and all the things that the game tells youwell i like this game and it found it very cheap (2 Dollars) i love the ambience on the tables and all the things that the game tells you about the sacred old days when pinball was the only thing around even before arcades!! and the loading times sincerely don't take that long apart from having cooperative and challenges to completes with and the only problem i have with this game it's that the mechaniks are not like any pinball games i've played before… Full Review »
  2. Daniel
    Jul 13, 2006
    10
    This is a great game. Very straight forward and simple, but fun. You are able to jump in for some quick fun without being tied up in a long This is a great game. Very straight forward and simple, but fun. You are able to jump in for some quick fun without being tied up in a long sequence as you are in many games. The graphics are very good.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Mar 19, 2006
    10
    This game totally rocks! Being a baby boomer who can remember the time that only pinball tables were the in thing to do, I can say you will This game totally rocks! Being a baby boomer who can remember the time that only pinball tables were the in thing to do, I can say you will enjoy this pinball game more than you know. It recreates the physics and dynamics of the real thing. Have played it for hours. It totally beats the ds metroid pinball game, hands down superior. This is a reason to own a PSP, if your into pinball, or even if your not. After playing this, you soon will be.… Full Review »
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