Hyper 3-D Pinball
| Hyper 3-D Pinball | |
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| Developer(s) | NMS Software |
| Publisher(s) | Virgin Interactive Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn |
| Release | 1996 |
Hyper 3-D Pinball is a pinball simulation video game developed by British studio NMS Software and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment for DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. The game offers six distinct pinball tables, each with unique themes.
Gameplay
[edit]Hyper 3-D Pinball features several photorealistic tables.[1] Up to four players can choose between multiple viewing perspectives, including a top-down 2D view and a 3D full-table view.[2]
There are six uniquely themed tables: Fun Fair, Star Quest 2049, The Gangster, The Monster, Road King USA, and Myst & Majik. Each table presents differing difficulties and events.[3]
The game emulates authentic pinball mechanics, including responsive flippers, bumpers, and the ability to nudge or “tilt” the table to influence ball trajectory.[2]
Multiple languages can be selected for the game’s menus and text including English, Dutch, and French.[2]
Reception
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| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame |   (SAT)[4] |
| Next Generation | (PC)[1] |
Next Generation gave the PC version of the game four stars out of five; although generally commending the title, they noticed that some elements are missing, such as control of tilt sensitivity, number of balls, and table angles.[1] In 1998, Saturn Power ranked the game 94th on their Top 100 Sega Saturn Games saying the game is worth a few tries.[5]
Reviews
[edit]- PC Gamer Vol. 3 No. 4 (April 1996)
- Computer Gaming World (May 1996)
- GamePro (Jan, 1997)
- PC Games - Feb, 1996
- PC Player (Germany) - Jan, 1996
- GameSpot - Dec 01, 1996[6]
- SuperGamePower (Sep, 1997)[7]
- Superjuegos (Jul, 1996) (Spanish)[8]
- Joystick (French) (Dec, 1995)[9]
- Coming Soon Magazine (Jan 13, 1996)[10]
- Consolemania (Mar, 1997) (Italian)[11]
- PC Joker (Dec, 1995) (German)[12]
- Absolute Playstation (Mar, 1997)[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Finals". Next Generation. No. 18. Imagine Media. June 1996. pp. 122, 125.
- ^ a b c Megnetto (2003-06-26). "Hyper 3-D Pinball Review". GameFaQs. Archived from the original on 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ "Hyper 3-D Pinball (Saturn) review". honestgamers.com. Archived from the original on 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ^ Sutyak, Jonathan. "Hyper 3-D Pinball (Sega Saturn) Review". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Top 100 Sega Saturn Games" (PDF). Saturn Power (9): 95. January 1998.
- ^ "GameSpot - for all your PC Games, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance needs. - GameSpot". www.gamespot.com. Archived from the original on 2003-10-16.
- ^ "SuperGamePower - Ano 03 No. 042 (1997-09) (Nova Cultural) (BR) (pt)". September 1997.
- ^ "Superjuegos 051".
- ^ https://www.abandonware-magazines.org/affiche_mag.php?mag=&num=616&album=oui
- ^ "Hyper 3D Pinball - PC Review - Coming Soon Magazine".
- ^ "Consolemania 061". March 1997.
- ^ https://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=1364
- ^ "TILT - Review - ABSOLUTE PLAYSTATION".