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32 Reviews
Virtual Pinball at its Best
This is one of the more addicting virtual pinball games due to the number of goals and missions that the game offers aside from simply getting a high score. The game starts you with an initial two tables which is where your main playing time will occur. Meeting certain requirements will open up 2 more tables each consisting of unique main boss found in the Metroid Prime game for the GC. Acquiring 10 artifacts will then grant you access to Ridley's stage, where upon beating him takes you to Mother Brain's table.
The only reason I did not give this game a 5/5 rating is due to the difficulty. The game is incredibly difficult. Obtaining 10 artifacts is quite a task. And when you do obtain them, Ridley proves not so difficult, but good luck with the second form of Mother Brain. The reason the bouts with the Brain prove so difficult is do to the fact that your pinball can actually be destroyed on the playing field. This is not so much a problem due to the minimal damage and constant healing items that frequent the other stages, but two hits by the Brain (even if your temporarily in a drop hole) means loss of ball.
On another note, any table that you complete will unlock that specific table for you to play stand alone. Meaning instead of playing the missiion game in order to practice on Ridley's table, you can choose another menu to access Ridley's stage right of the bat.
The sound keeps the same ambiance as the Prime games and the graphics are somewhat the same as well. As for the rumble pack, it is not all that impressive and serves only as a novelty which wears off shortly.
Basically any fan of virtual pinball games will be very pleased with Metroid Prime Pinball.
Those who enjoy this game may also wish to check out Pinball of the Dead for the GBA.Read full review...
Like it.
Alright this game was pretty good. I loved fighting the bosses and collecting the missles and power bombs. Now it lost a point from me for a few reaons. One I do not like the way Samus shoots enemies. You just moved to an enemy and you never stopped shooting. I would of liked it better if you could control when you shoot. I also think the pinball levels need some more features. Other then that I would recommend this game to anyone.Read full review...
Great game for Metroid fans or just pinball fans alike!
This is an outstanding game! The graphics are really crisp and clear and the gameplay is fast-paced. It doesn't get old like some pinball games are known to. It's replay value is very high as there are multiple levels to defeat, and that'll take some time to accomplish! Awesome unlockables and a multiplayer, race to a pre-set points option are great additions to this title.
My advice, buy this game, period. You won't be disappointed. Not only is it an amazing game, but it comes with a Rumble Pak. Insert it in the DS's GBA slot and it'll rumble throughout the pinball game (or any other game that features a rumble option). That alone is worth the price of this game, especially if you own a DS Lite. It really rocks those babies hard. Buy this game (with the Rumble Pak) and clear that day on your calendar because you are going to be hooked.Read full review...
It is Prime. And it is Pinball.
Imagine remaking Metroid Prime as a Pinball game. Imagine no more. Metroid Prime: Pinball is Metroid Prime but you play it in Morph Ball form. It is the same goal in both games, defeat Metroid Prime and Meta-Ridley while collecting the Chozo Artifacts. Theres even a Combat Mode where Prime enemies such as Metroids, Space Pirtes, Beetles, Burrowers, and Shriekbats can be fought and defeated to obtain points and Artifacts. They even have a Wall Jump mode where you can Screw Attack to a Artifact! You can obtain items such as the Power Bomb and Missiles to fight classic bosses such as Thardus and the Omega Pirate. The ingienious game control plus the classic "Pinball of the Dead" control its easy to get used to and play.Read full review...
metroid pinball
Great game if you can get it used for around $10-$12. It's supposed to come with a rumble pack, but it's not nessesary for play if the one you get used doesnt have it and you want to save some coin. Cool graphics and metroid prime theams. It.s not as complex as sonic spinball was and loses it's luster after playing it hardcore for a few days but if your looking for a game you can play to break up those marathon sessions of your favorite RPG or platformer then for $12 this is a great game just for that, it has great replay value for sure.Read full review...
PINBALL AT LAST
I just became a pinball maniac. And when you start playing pinball, you dive in head-first and just have to get your hands on everything pinball imaginable. Since a real table is going to set you back a grand or so, video pinball is and easy solution to get your fix. I first got hooked when I downloaded pinball pulse: The antients beckon on my DSi.....I still can't stop playing it and trying to beat my high score. After downloading the "Crush" pinball games from the turbographix on my Wii, I just needed more....and I was trying to see if the makers of the ancients beckon were planning any more releases..that is when I came across this game and read that the same people made it. I just HAD TO HAVE IT...I waited for a good deal and think I got one at 10.50 with free shipping..and it would be well worth even more than that..I know I will get hours of enjoyment out of this game...Read full review...
very entertaining and fun title original and fun!
Metroid Prime Pinball is a fast pace action filled pinball/shooter game for the DS. The game has great graphics with the well known erie metroid atmosphere. The pinball is fun and very fluid, no glitches or slow downs durring game play, the mini shooter games are fast paced and present a good break in the pinball action. Overall The game is satisfying and if you have a few freinds to play with, it makes it all the better. I would recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of the Metroid series and who wants to play a game that is just plain fun!Read full review...
Fascinating
This game rocks. It has various boards to unlock, but even the basic boards are loads of fun. I find it a little frustrating that I haven't yet been able to access the "next" board yet, but I imagine I'll get there. Unlocking the boards does require quite a bit of practice. Still in all, if you like pinball, this is a great choice. It has the motion of a real table and the play of the ball is wonderful.Read full review...
Awesome game!
This game really is a lot of fun! You don't have to know anything about the character's story to understand how to play. It's normal pinball with a twist; occasionally there are tasks you have to complete to get specials, such as wall-jumping, blasting beetles, or destroying triclops,
My dad, who is almost 60 and really isn't into video games, will sit for an hour or two and play this game. I've read reviews of other pinball games for the DS and this one, by far, has been the most praised. This would be a good addition to a DS game collection whether you are a die hard Samus fan or if you just want a fun game that doesn't get boring.Read full review...
keeping it real with pinball simulation
This is a great idea and the execution is even better. If you are a metroid fan than you know that samus aran turns into a ball in the regular action games. Well here she is a ball in a pinball game, the gameplay is so addivtive and the multiballs so intense. I have beaten this game many times and it is still fun and interesting to play. The physics of it seem so real it is hard to beleive you are not playing real pinball (except for when you try to tilt your DS and nothing happens). This is a definit must buy for all nintendo DS owners.Read full review...