Pinball FX 2

 Xbox One
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Gaming Age
    Sep 19, 2014
    100
    When all is said and done, Pinball FX2 for the Xbox One is easily the best version of the franchise thanks to its new interface — even if you have to deal with a hiccup or two when importing your titles.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 10, 2014
    95
    Zen Studios has done wonders for the pinball genre over the past couple of years. The Xbox One version of their digital pinball platform is a big improvement over the previous releases, and the lineup of available (and upcoming) tables are easily some of the best experiences you can get on the platform.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Sep 29, 2014
    92
    If you enjoy pinball, or are just curious about the game, Pinball FX2 is as close as you can get to the real thing.
  5. 4P.de
    Aug 22, 2014
    85
    The table design with its mixture of realistic elements and physics on one side and unrealistic parts on the other might be too much for pinball purists, but it still works surprisingly well. And on top Zen Studios offer a fair pricing system, where 360 users can upgrade their already purchased tables for free – commendable!

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 40
  3. Negative: 8 out of 40
  1. Thompson83
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    The Pinball FX franchise has breathed new life into the pinball genre in the same way Telltale Game's The Walking Dead reinvigorated the longThe Pinball FX franchise has breathed new life into the pinball genre in the same way Telltale Game's The Walking Dead reinvigorated the long neglected point and click adventure genre.

    I've always kind of had a middling view of pinball tables. Back in the golden era of Arcades, there was always something more deserving of my quarter. Pinball FX has blown that preconception out of the water. All of the tables have a mission structure and a series of goals. When combined with several popular IP's (Marvel Universe, The Walking Dead, Star Wars) you get a gameplay experience that expands upon the premise in several unexpected ways.

    The free table (the Sorcerer's Lair) is just okay, and not representative of the quality in some of the other boards. Some of my personal favorites are, Blade, Moon Knight, Planet Hulk, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, The Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy and Epic Quest.

    Epic Quest has a persistent RP leveling system that last between plays. You start with a near naked hero and complete quests to grind out better gear for him. It's a really neat idea that adds tremendous replay value to the board.

    I started playing Pinball FX on my 360, and was pleasantly surprised to see that I could transfer all of my purchased tables to the Xbox One. A great value for those concerned about the system upgrade.

    The table packs run $10 for 3-4 boards and there are single boards for $3. It's a great value for any pinball enthusiast, and I've purchased nearly every board. I used to compete with my friends to see who could get the highest score on a board, and there is another stat called 'Wizard Score' that tracks your score across all the boards you own. a fun competitive angle to add to the desire to rack up highscores.

    If you like Pinball, you'd be foolish not to check this title out. If you don't like Pinball, I'd still recommend picking up the free table. Be careful though, you might start out like myself, with a so-so opinion of pinball in general, and then find yourself writing glowing reviews after having dumped dozens of hours into the game!    … Full Review »
  2. Ubermano
    Nov 22, 2014
    0
    This is the worst thing ever! I am a pinball aficionado, I've logged over 340 hours in this game, and I can honestly say that this is theThis is the worst thing ever! I am a pinball aficionado, I've logged over 340 hours in this game, and I can honestly say that this is the worst pinball experience ever. It literally made me regret spending my life as a pinball expert at the cost of being a virgin. I've played better pinball at a honkey-tonk bar in the middle of ho-dun nowhere! This game is so bad that I literally created a Metacritic account just to write this review because every minute wasted on this game is a minute that could be spent saving lives. This game can suck my nards, and peace out nerds!… Full Review »
  3. aramkiss
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This is a fantastic game. I do not play a lot of Pinball games, but I found this one quite engaging. I have many friends come over and playThis is a fantastic game. I do not play a lot of Pinball games, but I found this one quite engaging. I have many friends come over and play for first time and love it. What has made me a loyal Zen Studios fan is their current policy around owning pinball add one. If you bought it on Xbox 360 and table is available on Xbox One then it's a free upgrade. This is awesome. That alone gives them a 10. Since then I have bought majority of their tables and will be buying more as they come out. Cost of a table is quite cheap. At $3 for individual it is a steal. There are bundles that make it even cheaper. One key thing I have not mentioned is game has multiplayer or two player local split screen that works well. I wish more game companies were like Zen. Highly recommend buying and supporting this company.… Full Review »
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