Aliens Vs Pinball Analysis
With a wealth of Star Wars tables under their belt, space is definitely not uncharted territory to Zen Studios. However, instead of a galaxy far, far away, this latest pack of tables
With a wealth of Star Wars tables under their belt the talented folk of Zen Studios are no strangers to space or big licenses. However, this latest pack of tables is set in a somewhat less family friendly universe than a galaxy far, far away. As is very obvious from the title, Aliens vs. Pinball is based around the “Alien” science-fiction horror franchise. Pinball fans get to take on three tables based around this popular license and each one of these tables live up to the quality that we have come to expect from Zen Studios.
First up is Aliens Pinball, which …show more content…
These missions include fighting aliens, repairing barricades and even steering the APC down a long tunnel while using the flippers to dodge obstacles. Visually the table looks great with an image or Ripley along with the Alien Queen adorning the background. Using one of the zoomed out views reveals that the table is set on the planet surface with various vehicles and buildings around it. When the “power is cut” during one of the modes the whole table has an eerie red glow, which looks brilliant. In addition to three flippers and numerous ramps the table also features an Alien hive mini playing field on the top right containing three eggs. Overall the Aliens Pinball table is one of our favorites in the set and truly a joy to …show more content…
The temple in which it is set is actually shown as a 3D model at the top of the table and used in a mini-game where you have to rotate it to match symbols. Missions include arming the Predator with its shuriken, spear and plasma cutter, as well as stalking an Alien stealthily. During one of the “Frenzy” modes you even get to see the table in Predator vision, which is a really neat touch. Then there is the circular trap you can activate, requiring you to rotate it in order to catch balls coming from random directions and the fact that the table can flip upside down while you attack Aliens that are on the roof. The Aliens vs. Predator table is the easiest table of the bunch, but definitely a lot of
With a wealth of Star Wars tables under their belt the talented folk of Zen Studios are no strangers to space or big licenses. However, this latest pack of tables is set in a somewhat less family friendly universe than a galaxy far, far away. As is very obvious from the title, Aliens vs. Pinball is based around the “Alien” science-fiction horror franchise. Pinball fans get to take on three tables based around this popular license and each one of these tables live up to the quality that we have come to expect from Zen Studios.
First up is Aliens Pinball, which …show more content…
These missions include fighting aliens, repairing barricades and even steering the APC down a long tunnel while using the flippers to dodge obstacles. Visually the table looks great with an image or Ripley along with the Alien Queen adorning the background. Using one of the zoomed out views reveals that the table is set on the planet surface with various vehicles and buildings around it. When the “power is cut” during one of the modes the whole table has an eerie red glow, which looks brilliant. In addition to three flippers and numerous ramps the table also features an Alien hive mini playing field on the top right containing three eggs. Overall the Aliens Pinball table is one of our favorites in the set and truly a joy to …show more content…
The temple in which it is set is actually shown as a 3D model at the top of the table and used in a mini-game where you have to rotate it to match symbols. Missions include arming the Predator with its shuriken, spear and plasma cutter, as well as stalking an Alien stealthily. During one of the “Frenzy” modes you even get to see the table in Predator vision, which is a really neat touch. Then there is the circular trap you can activate, requiring you to rotate it in order to catch balls coming from random directions and the fact that the table can flip upside down while you attack Aliens that are on the roof. The Aliens vs. Predator table is the easiest table of the bunch, but definitely a lot of