Pinball FX

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74

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 7 Ratings

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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: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 9, 2023
    100
    Overall, I’ve really enjoyed my time with Pinball FX and can definitely see myself continuing to play down the road. I’m excited to see what tables are coming next, and as a casual pinball player I’d say the physics here feel pretty great on current-gen consoles. Also, you can give it a try for free, as the base download will grant you one free table. If you complete the tutorial mode, you’ll also get a free 24hr Pinball Pass that’ll allow you to download and try out every table available, so you can really decide for yourself if the latest iteration of Pinball FX is for you.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Mar 6, 2023
    80
    Pinball FX brings virtual pinball action back to our consoles with this brand new iteration of the game. While it doesn’t feel great that previously bought tables don’t transfer to this game, it’s a great starting point for new players and there are options for returning. The premium pass is a good idea as a way to experience most of the tables that Pinball FX has to offer if you are okay not owning the tables once the subscription is up. Otherwise I’m happy with what I’ve played. It’s been fun to get a few rounds in each day and tackle the events to experience tables I otherwise might skip over. Worth the price of entry at free, but the microtransactions are a deterrent for some.
  3. XboxEra
    Mar 6, 2023
    80
    In a vacuum, Pinball FX is for the most part a sensational pinball game, and to be fair the closest competition is Zen Studios own fantastic pinball games themselves – who, for yet another installment, remain the kings of pinball in videogame form.
  4. XboxAddict
    Feb 27, 2023
    75
    Pinball FX is looking to make a comeback on console with this reboot, though your enjoyment is solely going to depend on which tables you enjoy and how much money you’re willing to invest into it. For recreating an actual pinball experience digitally, no one does it better than Zen Studios, it’s just a shame that the cost of entry is quite high to accumulate a decent pinball collection once again and you’re constantly tugged in multiple directions to open your wallet. Pinball FX as its own gaming experience is entertaining and a great way to spend a few relaxing hours on numerous tables once purchased, but the pricing structure is something to check before you dive in head first and sure to massively disappoint those that have already previously bought tables in the past.
  5. GameCritics
    Apr 25, 2023
    65
    Overall, Pinball FX has come out of the gate with a strong launch. There are dozens of great tables including all-time favorites as well as plenty of new ones, and new modes and events provide even more variety for players. However, the pricing options may frustrate players on a budget, or longtime fans who’ve already bought many of the tables in previous versions. If there were some way to honor those purchases and that player commitment, Pinball FX would go from good to great.
  6. TheXboxHub
    Mar 3, 2023
    60
    Pinball FX is a pretty good place to begin your collection, but not good enough to duplicate it.
  7. Worth Playing
    Jun 9, 2023
    60
    In its current state, the Xbox version of Pinball FX still feels like a work in progress and isn't an improvement from the prior version of the game. For a product that targets a niche market, that's a hard pill to swallow. I really wanted to like Pinball FX, but every time I fired it up, I found myself switching back to Pinball FX3. It's best to wait for improvements before investing a lot of money on upgrading and rebuying tables you already own.

User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. Something321548
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    I am rating this game a 10/10 because I hate madden 21 and this game isn’t bad enough to get the worst user score of all time
  2. 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.
  4. JDLux
    Feb 17, 2023
    0
    I hope Zen does a quick back peddle after they see a sharp decline in user numbers and profit generated off of DLC table purchases. I won’t beI hope Zen does a quick back peddle after they see a sharp decline in user numbers and profit generated off of DLC table purchases. I won’t be re-purchasing my entire collection of tables again anytime soon and Incant imagine the customer who would be willing. Even at 33% discount coming at a later date for some tables that is far too expensive to carry your purchases over from one version to the next. Imagine the amount of purchases happy customers would have made today instead of picking and choosing which one of their favourite tables they want to pay full price for again for a minor graphical upgrade. Did a team actual sit around a board room table and actually think this was a good idea and their fans and customers would support them? Discuss… Expand
  5. Psychocow
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    I have Pinball FX3 with all tables. I don´t want to bye Tables, that I have bought less than 1 year ago again in Pinball FX. Sorry, but thatI have Pinball FX3 with all tables. I don´t want to bye Tables, that I have bought less than 1 year ago again in Pinball FX. Sorry, but that is a shame . I have tested the FX Tables and they are minimal different to FX3. They were ported from FX3 to FX with the same bugs in it. Zen Studios, what are yout thinking? Is this the way to honor your existing Customers? I can,t understand this form of greed! No thanx!… Expand

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