![]() Zen Pinball 2 is essentially an elaborate version of that little Windows game. In all likelihood, most people have either played a physical pinball game before in their lives, or failing that the pinball game on Windows. But what of the PS4 players who, with a somewhat limited library of games to choose from, fancy trying their hand at virtual pinball for the first time? You’ll be glad to hear that Zen Pinball 2 is a brilliant game to pick up and play, even as a pinball amateur. For those who enjoy the PS3 game, that’s probably an upside rather than a negative point, the ‘don’t fix what ain’t broke’ technique clearly coming into play. The game itself is more or less unchanged from the PS3 version only now the tables look a little crisper and the lights a little more vibrant when presented in 1080p 60fps. This table is a good choice for the free option as it’s relatively simple, yet packed with extra features like mini-games and bonus triggers. At launch however, Zen Studios is offering their Sorcerer’s Lair table for free, so any PS4 player can give it a go. With this base system installed you can, from there, purchase and download new tables from a choice of 19, each of them costing around £1.99 or a little more for packs. The base game, which includes a grand total of zero tables, is available for free on PSN. Zen Studios have therefore had a lot of time to perfect their game, making this one of the best pinball titles they’ve ever made.įirst, it’s probably best to clarify how buying Zen Pinball 2 actually works, as it is a little unusual. Zen Pinball 2 on PS4 has a long lineage from the same game on PS3 and PS Vita, all the way back to Pinball FX2 on Xbox 360 and PC. Still, pinball is great, and the videogame versions have always done a decent job of making them accessible from players’ living rooms. ![]() Playing a virtual callback to the arcade classic on a brand new games console feels a little odd like playing an electric lute in a punk rock band (probably). There’s a slight touch of irony involved with playing pinball on a PlayStation 4. Zen Pinball 2 is set to include 26 unique themed tables and exciting multiplayer modes like local split-screen and hotseat multiplayer, online, and worldwide tournaments.// Reviews // 23rd Dec 2013 - 9 years ago // By Ryan Davies Zen Pinball 2 PS4 Review This downloadable content was reviewed using both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. If you’ve got any affection for pinball and/or the Avengers, this DLC for Zen Pinball 2 (PSN) or Pinball FX2 (XBLA) is a no-brainer buy. It’s unlike any table you’ve played before, and it’ll fill you with a childlike glee. Playing this table means you’ll have to contend with slowed-down time, inverted flippers, decoy pinballs, and even playing upside-down. Hearing classic Thanos quotes like “Away from me, you clowns!” is a hoot, but the real kicker comes with the table’s missions: each one revolves around the Infinity Gems, and the reality-warping effects they make possible. If you’ve ever read the comic, this table will be an absolutely blast every time you boot it up. They can be a bit intimidating for casual pin players, though – deciphering what’s going on at any given moment can be daunting when there are five blinking ramps around the playing field.īut the standout of this already-awesome pack is the Infinity Gauntlet table, telling the tale of Thanos and his mad lust for power, after acquiring a gauntlet socketed with six all-powerful gems. World War Hulk and the Avengers film tables play very similarly: with a ridiculous amount of ramps and loops to shoot for, skilled players will be able to chain combo after combo for big points. The other three tables are all based on comic runs of the same name: World War Hulk, The Infinity Gauntlet, and Fear Itself, each of which encompasses large-scale battles where the Avengers played a pivotal role. ![]() In a unique twist, each hero gets their own selectable steel sphere the costumed pinball you pick at launch will affect how the board plays out, which shots you need to make, and what voice clips you’ll hear. Iron Man’s suitably snarky, Captain America conveys a heroic selflessness, and Loki pompously stares you down from the back of the playing field. ![]() The headliner is the table themed after the Avengers feature-film though it may not have all the same likenesses or voice actors as the movie (which, let’s face it, would be stupidly expensive), the stand-ins do a great job to make you feel like you’re rolling with the six-strong squad of superheroes. For $10, you get four Marvel-themed pinball tables, all revolving around Earth’s mightiest heroes: the Avengers.
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