Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded

Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded
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Metacritic
95
Steam
73.266
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Price
$7.99
Release date
6 October 2017
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95 (153 votes)

Cool retro pinball game with customizable tables. A flippin' good time!

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Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded system requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows XP SP2+
  • Processor: 2GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 400 MB available space

Recommended:

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nintendude794
nintendude794

Possibly the best pinball table collection on Steam. I turned off the visual effects 'cause I prefer a more naturalistic experience, and the controller support needs some work... Probably a lot of work, actually. But it's still receiving new, free content to this day! So much fun!

deusincaelo
deusincaelo

Game is actually fine if you dont look at it as pinball game. i still play it every once in a while. rly like some of the table ideas, but if you want a real pinball game, you are probably better off getting pinball fx3 and a table pack of your choice.

wmcooper
wmcooper

Great 2D pinball game, and amazing value. Works like a charm on my M1 Mac mini in portrait mode. In that sense it copes with the 90 degree rotation better than Pinball Arcade and Zen's offerings. Not usually a fan of in-built competitions , but I'm finding this one acceptable, at least initially. The Apparatus is a very clever design, and there's some fun in all tables.

Crogar
Crogar

Although I play on a 55-inch UHD 4K screen I bought just for pinball, I usually avoid games that are not angled. However, I like to support independent developers and already have almost every big-name pinball table made. So, after reading all the great reviews by my fellow Pinball lovers I decided to give this one a shot. Glad I did! Great physics and a wonderful selection of unique tables. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys "pinball sans quarters," as i like to call digital pinball.

Rook Me Amadeus
Rook Me Amadeus

Don't let the fact that this started as a mobile game push you away. It's actually really good. There's an impressive variety to the tables and objectives, Some tables are relatively simple. A few have smaller tables built into them you can move between under the right circumstances. One has you move between two full-size tables, which is something I haven't seen since the days of 3D Ultra Pinball. There's extra features for almost every single table that you can unlock, and an entire extra table to unlock on top of that.

This game needs more attention, as it's probably one of the best pinball games on Steam despite the pretty reasonable price tag.

Cain
Cain

The best pinball game on Steam.

if you're looking for something to scratch that itch you got from playing Space Cadet on Windows XP this is just as good if not better in a lot of ways.

Don't let this mobile port deceive you - all the tables are a blast to play, there are no premium currencies, one price unlocks all the boards, and to top it off when you're done trying to tie your own high scores there is a competitive ladder, daily events, and plenty of challenges per board to accomplish.

I'd recommend this game an instant to any pinball fan.

mr359
mr359

this is an easy recommend ! Get it now !

hockeysteve54
hockeysteve54

Fun pinball game that has some different and clever tables.

Emrakull
Emrakull

I really enjoy the game so far. The physics are great, and i have encountered no bugs so far. I've only played 5 tables atm, but they are all very unique and feel completely different from each other, aesthetically and game-play wise.

My only gripe with the game, are the powerballs. They give bonus points and can be bought with in-game currency. It's free currency that you dont buy with real money, so dont let that scare you. My issue with it however, is that if you care about getting the best scores, you are gonna need to grind to buy them, and it feel like a big disadvantage for players who dont want to grind. This currency also allows you to unlock modifiers for the tables, which i think adds another layer of depth on choosing the right loadout. And I dont mind grinding for that since they are permanently unlocked. But with powerballs, they are a one time ball. That means you must have enough tixs (the name of the currency) for 3 powerballs every game, if you want to have a shot at reaching the top of the leaderboard.

USER.NAME
USER.NAME

Hey, remember that one game called "3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet" on that old Windows PC back around 2000?

Well, you're gonna love this then~!

Chewable C++
Chewable C++

DISCLOSURE: Since originally writing this review, I was invited to perform design and testing work for the game (mentioned below), for which I receive compensation. The essence of the review remains the same since initial writing. Original/updated review follows:

I wasn't expecting much going in. It looked like a basic mobile pinball port.

But, no, actually, this is a serious effort. A very well made pinball game overall, with maybe a few rough spots.

The good:
* Clever table designs (some very clever like the baseball themed Fastball)
* Good, deep, mostly balanced, fun and challenging rulesets (check them all out here: http://www.pinballdeluxereloaded.com/carnival/).
* Good atmosphere - art, sound, music
* Mod system adds a fun layer of complexity to the game (if you don't mind having to unlock them)
* Well designed global cross-platform tournament system!
* Lots of well designed achievements!
* Quite good physics
* Very low system requirements
* Fun daily challenge system
* Ability to zoom camera
* Optional live leaderboard system (though currently it only uses local scores except for the daily event table)
* Responsive developer

Not so Good:
* Fixed top-down camera view (it's a 2D game, and otherwise the art looks pretty good, though I wouldn't call it "wow graphics" like the store page, except maybe ironically)... but the art is nice.
* Camera zoom is a global setting but tables have different heights. In particular, there is one very, very tall table that even on the lowest zoom level does not fit and will require scrolling. It's clever, but I don't really want to play a scrolling table these days. Fixed!
* Sound effects are delayed for me (but it's tolerable, and I don't have input delay with vsync off) Seems to no longer be a problem.
* No mouse launching, unlike in mobile version (this is especially problematic for the bagatelle table) Fixed!
* I don't think I like the powerball system (a special ball you can launch that costs tickets (scarce game currency) that doubles your points but also moves faster. But I might change my mind on it. At least it's an interesting concept. It just doesn't seem like something I want to worry about when playing for score. It may not actually be a good idea to use though for advanced players because the loss of control may outweigh the point bonus. EDIT: after playing more, these don't seem to be worth the risk anyway

Physics
The physics are "somewhat" basic (e.g. it's 2D and ball seems to have no spin - although the ball will sometimes slide down flippers instead of bouncing), but what's there works very well. Most of the stuff I would expect to work, works. I feel like I generally have very good ball control. It's quite pleasant. It's very good for a 2D game.

Table Notes
* Carnival: currently this is my favorite. Strong multiball element (several mb modes, stacks with other things). Good ruleset in general. Fun DMD video mode. Mirrored lower playfield.
* Brix: this is Breakout. You go through 50 levels. I've only gotten through about 10 so far. You can buy checkpoints and start at a later level that you've unlocked. Pretty clever and fun overall.
* Fastball: super clever ruleset (incorporates baseball rules very well). Baseball fans will love this, I think. Mini-game that emulates those little tabletop baseball pinball devices.
* Treasure Hunter: super tall layout (mandatory scrolling). Lots of flippers. Decent mode oriented ruleset. The higher you go up the table, the harder it is to control the ball / keep it up there.
* Wild West: Hard to get into with some difficult shots. Certain mods are particularly powerful on this table. The theme is fun, and the ruleset is interesting once you learn it.
* Space Frontier: Another table that's hard to figure out at first, but quite fun with a deep ruleset, interesting shots, and interesting mods.
* Bagaball: this is a decent bagatelle design where you want to match the ball color to the appropriate part of the playfield. But the lack of mouse launch control makes perhaps more difficult than it should be.
* Apparatus: Added March 2018. I had the opportunity to help test and refine the table pre-release. In my opinion, this is now the best table in the pack and one of the most interesting tables I've ever played. It's very innovative with a complex layout and ruleset, and very well balanced (thanks to the lengthy pre-release testing).
* Tradewinds: Added July 2019. I co-designed this table (so obviously I think it's pretty good, but I may be a bit biased here!). It features a double playfield, dynamic scoring, pirates, and more!
* Celtic Jukebox: Added early 2020. Unlike the other tables, this one requires a few tasks across other tables to unlock. Rhythm game video mode is among the standout features, along with music track selection linked to the ruleset (similar to Stern AC/DC, Aerosmith, etc). Layout features two upper flippers that are very important for certain shots. Pretty solid design overall. Ruleset seems fairly well balanced.
* Jurassic Links: Added Q2 2021. Personal favorite competitor to Apparatus. Very well tuned, very interesting ruleset with a dinosaur + golf theme. Has long term, cross-game progression mechanism similar to Brix (unlock checkpoints to different golf courses), but unlike Brix, it's basically a "normal" design otherwise. There's no significant advantage to later golf courses, just a fun goal to aim for (with an achievement tied to unlocking them all).

The game's been around in some form on mobile for quite a while now. You can read more about the history of the game here: http://www.pinballdeluxereloaded.com/press/

ASCii92 |BuRz|
ASCii92 |BuRz|

I was looking for a casual game whats better tehn a pinball game. I was looking for something very basic and never tought I could find a game like the old Maxis Space Cadet 3d ! Everytime I turn on the game I cant help to think about this old school game That I like to play in windows 95.

This game deserved more visibility. It totally exceed my expectation.
Its well made and fun to play.

-I like to be able to compare my scores with my friends and other players.
-I really like the TIX system, I wish to buy every mods with it . I can see a lot of potentials for the futur of Pinball games within that game. When you mastered a machine just add mods to it to change the game.
-the game offer many types of pinball machines and the complexity and mechanic change .

I recommend it
Buy it now

***Sorry for my spelling

Pinballwiz45b
Pinballwiz45b

EDIT 1: Comes with a new table after a previous update, called the Apparatus. A totally unique and fun to play game, with a rewarding Wizard Mode upon activation! Highly recommend checking out.

I've played this game previously, as "Pinball Deluxe", which came with about 3 tables on the free version (Feel free to try it out on mobile devices). Reloaded plays remarkably well on PC, and it brings new features that change up the pinball experience on this game, such as mods/upgrades, the Powerball, and daily challenges. Physics feel somewhat wonky, but for a 2D pinball game, they're not that bad when compared to others. Regardless, this game is very fun and worth buying.

CycOd3liC
CycOd3liC

A good collection of retro-style Pinball Machines with varying themes. Good variation of angles, single screen and scrolling. Customizable tables, daily events, etc.

Pros:

- A good selection of tables with some very creative themes.
- Bricks: An Arkanoid style table that is a lot of fun (and I love me some Arkanoid).
- BagaBall is insanely addicting and very difficult.
- The FastBall table has some great sound effects and a lot of fun to play.
- Great price for what you get.
- Good physics, not great but not bad. Very adequate for this style of game.
- Graphics are solid, gameplay is smooth.

Cons:

- The ball could be a little less bouncy when it hits the bottom rails.
- I would like to see better plunger control with the sticks on the game controllers. It would be nice to be able to adjust the power on the sticks to get just the right amount of power (would probably make BagaBall less difficult).

There aren't many cons for this game. It's very well made, easy to navigate, inexpensive and very addicting. If there's a better plunger control like i'm used to and I'm just an idiot, let me know and I'll adjust my review to reflect that but it will still be very positive.

Rating: 4 out of 5. Very well done!

KaghNLOne
KaghNLOne

Very entertaining. I play it everyday :D

EREVos
EREVos

After a long time playing this pinball i have to say it is one of the most pleasant games i have ever played. It's price making it a MUST HAVE game. Congratulations to the developer as he shows that he loves what he is working on. I wish you all the best and keep updating it bro!

kycaver
kycaver

Playing this on a 3.3 GHz 8 GB iMac, with the AMD Radeon R9 M395, El Capitan 10.11.6.

Really enjoying this game. Reminds me a lot of Pinball HD. The game looks great, UI is very polished, & there is a nice selection of games to start out with. I love pinball games, (once owned a real world version of the Captain Fantastic table), and though I prefer real life pinball sims like Pinball Arcade there is an awful lot of fun to be had with all these tables. I even enjoy the brick breaking breakout table, and I usually don’t like my pinball games to stray to far from standard pinball table set-ups.

There is a challenge of the day table that is fun to compete on, as well. After 3 hours of play I am still not sure how everything works in the game, collecting tickets, power-up & mods, whether I should collect my prizes or save them up, etc., but I look forward to playing this game for many more hours and learning just how everything works. When I finally do I may update this review, but suffice to say I am very happy with my purchase.

Mad Dog Torx
Mad Dog Torx

I'm really impressed by this 2D pinball game. Pinball Deluxe Reloaded is polished, with plenty of depth and great value for money. It has lots of single player content and a thriving competitive side with leaderboards and regular seasons of daily events.

curtyuiop
curtyuiop

It says only 20 or so reviews, but there are thousands playing from their phones I suspect, correct me if i"m wrong,...
Game is so cool, what?
Tables are FUN to play, 7 different ones at the moment.
Flippers are hard to master (realistic reactions).
Physics are bang on and you can nudge/tilt the table.
Your personal high score is displayed on the highlighted pinball machine in the selection menu.
Comparing your score to other scores is great, unless you compare them to the global scores of other players!
There are daily competitions you can enter a limited amount of times and compare your measly score to the huge list of players scores online.
Compare your pinball table scores to other player's scores on the global high score list.
Steam achievements/in game achievements.
You can change your keybindings!
Much more than what I expected for the price, game is WELL made.

Black Cat
Black Cat

Does any-one remember a pinball game called Space Cadet, that came with Win 95?....Well, in many ways this set of tables reminds me of that. These tables are great fun! With bonus daily challenges to go for, this is very, very worth your while if you enjoy the game. Highly recommended!

p1nbal1
p1nbal1

Great pinball game. Appreciate the Mac port. Appreciate the custom control mapping (so i can map the nudge left and right to whichever button I want). Looks and runs great on macbook air. Thanks!

Zdar
Zdar

KISS! ... Keep It Simple & Stupide ... just pur flipper fun.

Lord Gek
Lord Gek

A great add to your pinball sim collection. While not an attempt to emulate real life tables (Pinball Arcade or Zaccaria), nor attempting to wow you with a surreal pinball table based off a random film IP, Made of Bits have managed to create something really addictive here.

I think the biggest hook of this series is its mod unlocks. Each table in this game have all sorts of clever modifiers you can add to the game to either add new modes or give you extra bonuses for certain actions. To unlock these mods you need to earn tickets which is done by either rolling the ball over these said tickets when they appear in a game or complete daily quests (that can be goals tied to a specific table you've unlocked or something generic you can do on any of the tables).

XTwo
XTwo

Finally a great 90s style, 2D pinball game among the many cluttered tables of present day 3D pinball games. Too bad the music sucks though.

ThrillRay
ThrillRay

If you enjoyed the Windows pinball game as a kid.... you're going to love this so much!

SerialHugger
SerialHugger

Really love the way these pinball tables play, I don't know what it is exactly but the way the ball collides is satisfying to me.

T@X
T@X

At a first glance of the store page, you could easily be deceived and think that this is just a cheesy sub-par arcade pinball.
Well it is NOT ! This is a super-legit 2d pinball that happily works on your potato machine: an effective combination of comphrensive table rules and very good physics.
Actually, even considering it is 2d and the ball does not spin , this sometimes may feel legitimately closer to real machines than some other popular flashy PINBALL FRACHISES

Wishes for the future:
1- Classic mode option, (no powerups, money ecc)
2- no more gimmicky tables like brakeout and whatnot.
3- Slightly Reduced "floatiness" of the ball
4- Tons of quality new tables.
5- More quality artworks on the playfields

To me this represents the spiritual successor of Fantasies/Dreams but it definitely plays alot better than those.
Get it if you like pinball ! There is actually no better offer for a 2d pinball game on STEAM.

Kicker
Kicker

Don't let the simple appearances fool you. While they're not all winners, a few machines in here are amazing, they have ideas that I'm surprised I've never seen before. Its probably worth full price but if its on sale, there's no question, buy it.

XPENDOUSUODNEPX
XPENDOUSUODNEPX

Well.... it's pinball.... and IT IS GREAT!

Pretty creative with the different pinball levels, very refereshing.

Idol Mage
Idol Mage

As many of my Steam friends will attest I'm a huge fan of pinball, and this is one fine (and addicting) pinball game. In fact, I play this one frequently. The graphics are good, as are the sound effects.

GAMEPLAY

The flippers are responsive and the standard balls behave properly, with believable physics. There are upgradable Mods available for each table (except "Bagaball") You also have the option to use a Powerball in place of a standard ball. Limit 1 Powerball per game. A Powerball cannot be used on the "Bagaball" table. During gameplay Tickets will periodically appear on the table in various places. Hitting a Ticket with your ball earns you a Ticket. It will then disappear and at some point later another one will appear somewhere else on the table. How many Tickets you earn this way solely depends on your skill. There is no limit. Hitting a Ticket with your ball does not affect the ball in any way.

POWERBALLS

Powerballs react differently than standard balls do. The physics of the Powerballs is also strange, with the balls bouncing around as if they were made out of rubber. They do increase the points that you get, so generally I save them for those times when I have Multiball all set-up, or I'm close to doing so. If you trigger Multiball while using a Powerball every ball in play will be a Powerball. This is a great way to rack up huge points. Powerballs are purchased in-game with Tickets.

MODS

Each table has a different set of unlockable and upgradable Mods (again, "Bagaball" is the one exception to this). Mods are unlocked and upgraded with Tickets. There's real stragedy in finding and using the right combination of Mods. Most tables will limit you to 3 Mods during a game. Between games you can remove and add Mods.

LEADERBOARDS AND HIGHSCORES

Each table has two ways to view the Leaderboard for that table. Global, which will call up everyone's High Score (currently there are over 3,800 players on most Leaderboards), and Friends, which will only list the High Scores of your friends on Steam (and of course your own High Score). This doesn't affact your ranking. You maintain the same position regardless of which you choose. There is also Local, which only lists all of your own High Scores. This will also appear on the far left of the screen while you are mid-game, so you always know your progress in relation to your previous High Scores. Your High Scores will also be displayed on the table itself, just as with real pinball machines.

THE DAILY EVENT

Every 24 hours sees a new Daily Event. The goal is to get the highest score that you can. Each of the main tables (except "Bagaball") are used on a rotating basis. There are multiple rules used, also on a rotating basis. They are very simple. The first is your standard game. The second is Purist, where the use of Mods and Powerballs are not allowed. There is also 1 Ball. You are limited to just one ball. Finally there is Blitz where you have a strict 2 minute time limit. You are always limited to a set number of attempts. Sometimes it's 2, 3, or even 4. Each Daily Event has a Leaderboard.

Taking part in the Daily Event is a great way to earn tickets. You earn points with each Daily Event. If you play every day then you will be given the chance to spin a wheel (think Wheel of Fortune) on a weekly basis. You can win Tickets, Mods, Powerballs, etc. If you win a Mod that you have already unlocked then yours will automatically be upgraded a level. If you are a true pinball wizard then you will win a certain number of Tickets. I've done this a few times. The better that you did that week the more Tickets you will be awarded.

CHALLENGES

Every 24 hours a new Challenge is offered. Once you meet the goal of each Challenge you will earn a set number of Tickets, You can only have 3 Challenges going at the same time, but if you find one Challenge partically difficult and you have the maximum of 3 Challenges underway you can delete one and a new one will be offered. There will be a small x to the left of each Challenge. Simply click on the x for the Challenge that you wish to abandon.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Each table has a number of Achievements to unlock/earn. Again, "Bagaball" is the exception. Unlocking Acievements is another way to earn Tickets.

TABLES

The Apparatus
Bagaball
Brix
Carnival
Fastball
Space Frontier
Treasure Hunter
Wild West

"The Apparatus" is to date the most recent table to be added to the game. It was released March of 2018. "Bagaball" is based on the old (really old) game "Bagatelle." There are no flippers, bumpers, slingshots, etc. As stated previously, there are no Mods for this table and you can't use Powerballs either.

BUGS:

There aren't any.

Gamenaut
Gamenaut

This is a very good retro pinball, with some great ideas (pinball + arkanoid? Count me in!), dailies, meta progression, nice achievements and Steam leaderboards support. The price asked is very cheap for what you get and on sale it's a steal.

Highly recommended for both casual and hardcore pinball players.

BULRUS639
BULRUS639

THERES SOME GREAT TABLE WITH GREAT FEATURES TO WIN REWARDS AND BUILD BETTER SCORES

ar
ar

Developer last seen? The cell phone game seems to be the most important thing in development. You get frustrated quickly to this game. Has nothing to do with proper physics.

Eggiwex
Eggiwex

One of the few 2D Pinball games with some cool tables and online high score lists.
I didn't liked the powerball idea and ignored them. Actually you don't need the powerballs for higher scores. Otherwise I wouldn't recommend the game.

If you look for 2D Pinball nostalgia, try it.

jhuff
jhuff

When I first saw this game, I thought it might be just a basic pinball game . I was wrong , this game is alot of fun , with challenges, and variety . Glad I took a chance on it ...happy with my purchase.

DAGGS
DAGGS

Pinball Deluxe is a good game, most of the tables are nice and they give a pretty good challenge. The only bad thing to mention is that the ball physics are too "bouncy" it feels like you're playing with a rubber ball.

Tas Kots
Tas Kots

This is the best pinball I have ever played and for me the best one on steam. It has a diversity in table selection and game modes that it will catch you by surprise. You can actually mod the game as you like, if you buy the corresponding ones available.

As you play you gain daily rewards (if you achieve what is wanted), and you collect tickets from the tables. Tickets is the currency of the game which allow you to unlock the aforementioned modifications. In the case of the arkanoid-like table you can also buy and unlock checkpoints, as you further progress in the mini-game.

Graphics are ok, and sound is adequate as well, with the gameplay depth and enjoyment being where this game is a winner. You have a sense of progress by unlocking mods and achieving higher scores. Game is forcing you to get better, and offers a good range of different tables which all are well crafted.

A real hidden gem, and a very addictive arcade experience. Recommended!

strangenoise
strangenoise

This once-underdog in the digital pinball arena is not only a hidden gem, but really one of the most interesting pinball simulations out there. Don't be fooled by the retro aesthetics. There is a lot of depth in this package. What really sets PD:R apart from other pinball simulations is that each table approachs pinballing differently. There is no rehashing of assets and table structures (a bytimes considerable fault of FX3 and Zaccaria Pinball), but a very unique experience for each table.
"Treasure Hunter" forces the player to handle a multiscreen table, the "Apparatus" has a genius module flip mechanic that exchanges parts of the playfield, "Brix" is Breakout on a pinball table, the baseball-themed "Fastball" has a super-deep rule set and asks for equally super-precise ball control and their latest addition "Tradewinds" plays out on parallel tables while adding a trade economy to the gameplay.
If you want a challenging and varied pinball game, PD:R is top notch.

AlienSoul
AlienSoul

2D pinball. Really worth the price. Awesome!

dave
dave

Inventive tables; responsive play. Who cares if it's 2D?

CountCthulhu
CountCthulhu

Solid, straight forward pinball on thoughtful, clever and inventive tables. Really, if you're a fan of pinball you can't ask for more than that, and that is what PD:R delivers in spades.

Triplefox
Triplefox

This is a fast and challenging 2D pinball with good physics. It works mostly the same as the mobile version, but here the mod unlocks aren't gated by a lootbox system, and it's much easier to nudge since it's a button press instead of a swipe.

The tables are a bit generic in terms of themes(no characters or storytelling progression to speak of, just a broad atmosphere) but they are well-crafted with thoughtful targets and rulesets.

Perhaps best of all, because the game is a mobile design, it's less of a commitment for a quick round, which makes this one more like a Minesweeper or Solitare - easy to pull out and play, fast load times, no GPU fans spinning.

Some more notes on the gameplay style, after long-term comparison: It's not exactly a simulation game. The ball doesn't have the same kind of spin on it, probably because it's 2D, and the flippers never take force from the ball, making them a bit artificial. But it's faithful to all real techniques, and the action is unusually fast and crisp, making it more likely that you will feel consistently challenged by the game, while games faithful to real tables will start to have overly long playtimes.

stuffhater
stuffhater

Remember playing Pinball on my parents laptop. It was on Windows 98. Old as hell now but super fun. Recently I found the game again for mobile. Now I found this and I am so amazed with all the great work that has been put into this. Much variety, great artistic & sound design. Brings that classic theme back.

Great job on this. 10/10.

Gab Power
Gab Power

Cool pinball game with a simplistic style. Rather than going for realism, the game is more cartoony and it feels a lot like a game that you'd find on tablets. This is not a simulation of existing tables. The table selection is fine but I wish there were more. For the price, the selection is worth it. I wish they'd put more bagatelle tables.

Graphics and sounds are simple but OK. The gameplay feels nice and smooth. I wish the nudges had more control (it just feels like a nudge without a precise direction). Works well and looks good if you have a pinball cabinet or vertical screen (no backglass or separate DMD on another monitor; playfield only). I prefer "real" pinball so the pop-up scores, tickets, powerballs and game mods are the lowpoints of this game for me.

Cool creative ideas were put into this game and it's still supported with new content. For a few bucks it's a nice game to have in your pinball collection and you'll be coming back to it from time to time.

nghengchong
nghengchong

realistic movements, superb graphics and flipper actions.

B0NTR4G3R
B0NTR4G3R

I am sorry I didn't give this a chance on x86 earlier. Longer review forthcoming.

Bob
Bob

It's a great little game, good graphics, good mechanics, great music and sound effects. An ideal filler when you have some time to kill and are sick to death of watching the news. I play it every day and will probably need a new keyboard soon.

Revolver
Revolver

Most of the tables (about 10 total) are not bad at all. In fact, I'm a little surprised by the quality of the tables. Very similar to Space Cadet that used to come with Windows. One of the tables The Apperatus in particular had a very cool idea that I had never seen before.

The biggest con is there is little to no direction from the table on what/where you need to go and aim for. Blinking lights are there but its so small a detail that its nearly impossible to spot them. Very few audio cues either. I suppose I could read the instructions for each table, but I think most well designed tables direct you without having to read the instructions. Earthshaker, and Adams Family are prime examples. I didn't read the instructions for either of those until I was achievement hunting. I doubt this game is ever going to get another update, but if the devs are listening, please consider better visual and audio cues.

Enigma Lemonade
Enigma Lemonade

Great overhead view bagatelle style pinball with lots of features.

Daily competition and such as well to spicy things up!

My favorite pinball game in this style with many tables to play and reasonably priced!

Anonymous
Anonymous

VERY NICE GAME WORTH BUYING AND WAY CHEAPER THAN FEEDING THEM QUARTERS!!!!!FIVE STAR FUN!!!!

igglesplat
igglesplat

This is the best Pinball game that they sell on Steam right now, but I don't like it as much as the classic games Pinball Dreams and Pinball Fantasies for the Commodore Amiga.

Chrisplays
Chrisplays

It reminds me of the good old times playing pinball deluxe/fantasies and I guess some of the same people most have been part of both projects. For a 2D Pinball it's really nice but It does not come close to the titans of today's Pinball games. Still, some nice tables to play with and for this price, you can't really go wrong :)

winxalot
winxalot

At first, I didn't like it because it wasn't mimicking traditional pinball. Then, after a few hours, I got hooked. Good physics and fun tables.

Badger
Badger

Several of the games are totally addictive. As 10 are included you'll surely find one to your liking. The ones I like (Apparatus, Space Frontier) are not static; there are mods/achievements applied to change the games subtly over time.

Bobby M
Bobby M

Lots of variety here. Daily challenges, high scores, win tickets to buy mods to score higher, etc. The game has way more depth than it appears on the surface. Nice way to pass time when you don't feel like playing Zen or other pinball games. Worthy purchase for any pinball fan.

RetroBlast
RetroBlast

Simple yet challenging video pinball, with a lot of variety. The graphics are simple yet sufficient, and the ball action feels "real" enough to require good reflexes. The "mods" add a lot of customization in gameplay, andthe arcade ticket mechanic feels fair in the PC version, while on the mobile version it does seem a bit more of a game of chance. A fun diversion.

Darkendone
Darkendone

Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded is a captivating and challenging pinball collection. Each table within this the set has a unique flavor and game play that will challenge even the hardest player. In a lot of ways, this game reminds me of Epic Pinball or Silverball back in the day and offers quite the amount of replayability upgrade your tables and physics though collecting tickets, complete challenges collect tokens to unlock tables. Leader boards are unique as well. I highly recommend this program to any my like-minded pinball junkies out there. A definite add to collection. - Dark

Anonymous
Anonymous

Best pinball system on the market. There are fancier systems but none with this top down camera angle. Its actually feels like the real thing.

Sativa Gummi
Sativa Gummi

This game is surprisingly good, and the developers are keeping the new games coming.

nded03
nded03

Bought this on mobile on a whim and liked it so much I bought it again on PC so I could play the tables on my pinball cabinet. Not a hardcore pinball sim by any means, but the tables are very nice with fun layouts, good themes and rulesets and some cool gimmicks that would not be possible on a physical table. Developers still seem to actively support the game as the latest table was released in 2021 a few months before this review.

croquemorttime
croquemorttime

fun and creative pinball game !

PilusoDeBoca
PilusoDeBoca

Best pinball since Space Cadet

countcb
countcb

I wanted to play pinball. Now I'm a Baseball fan!

Let's be honest: This game looks like the one millionth crappy 2D Pinball game.
But it couldn't be farther from the truth! The tables in this game are so unique and well done!

The Baseball themed table is amazing. Playing this table feels like you are playing/watching a baseball game!
This game is really good.

I'm not a huge fan of the Powerball mechanic (you can earn powerballs and then activate them before plunging the ball).
The Powerballs give you twice as much points as a "normal" ball.
Easy enough to ignore though. So it doesn't bother me.

If you are a Pinball fan: Try this game!
I had more fun playing this game the last few days than playing the other pinball games in my library.

Elijah Baley
Elijah Baley

I found this 2D pinball game the other day and it's a gem. Physics and controls are fine and the lack of impressive graphics is compensated by the sheer fun of it all. There's a nice variety of tables and the option to upgrade bumpers and other table elements by spending hard earned "tickets". Some tables surprised me by suddenly changing part of the layout mid-game or switching to a mini game on the dot matrix display. It's well worth the price.

keluvu
keluvu

Love at first sight.
I didn't think that a 2D pinball game would surprise me nowadays. I was wrong.

You immediately feel that it is made by someone who likes pinball, probably inspired by the mythical Space Cadet. The program as a whole is very careful and can be seen right away.

It works perfectly in portrait mode, what's more, I would say that it is designed for that mode especially.
The options, in gameplay, allow you to adjust the size of the board to fit your screen in portrait format and override vertical scrolling. This is very special and eye-catching.

Others allow you to add or remove visual effects, great that you can adapt it to how you prefer to play.

During the game it works with the xbox controller, in menus and some dialog boxes you need a keyboard and mouse.

Are you a pinball lover and are you nostalgic for those first 2D pinball games? You are going to like this, it has all the good things of before but also the good things of today.

For me a jewel, great discovery.
I want more boards!
Nice job!

Edit: 1) Supports Xbox 360 wired controller too. 2) Sheriff table could be based on or inspired by the pinball Roll em up. First time I saw it the old one came to my mind. Nice to have a modern version as the old one doesn't run on Windows 10.

I'm enjoying Pinbal Deluxe Reloaded! More tables please, I wiil buy them!

TheCloser17
TheCloser17

I love playing pinball, put in many, many hours of time in real pinball tables, the PBFX series 1-3, Zaccaria Pinball, Pinball Arcade, Snowball and Epic Pinball. And Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded is a favorite of mine ranking right up there with the best of these. In fact I am ashamed I have only played 47 hours of this game, I definitely need to play this more often.

The game has a lot of features as well as 11 very good and diversified tables. We've got carnivals, the wild west, space, baseball, treasure hunting, sailing and dinosaurs among others covered. Different styles/modes included are a VS, Daily event, ladder and normal pinball. As you play you can also earn "tickets' by completing challenges as well as getting tickets during play by sending the ball over a ticket icon that is randomly placed on the tables. Tickets are used for buying mods for each table as well as leveling up the mods. The mods are unique to each table and help your play in many different ways, like increasing ramp scores or help in completing a table mission. All tables have leader boards as well divided into local, global and friends. Each table also has it's own set of achievements, too.

In addition to the mods you can also collect powerballs to play on each table, although you may only play one powerball per each play. The powerball can increase your score, but there is a cost for this, the powerball moves faster and seems tougher to control. You can also buy powerballs with your tickets.

As far as play goes, the tables are not generally overcrowded. Do not expect this to mean there are not many things to do. Each table has missions and goals that complement the name of the table. Carnival, for example, has a haunted mansion, mirror house, an arcade where you can play a video game of truck attack, along with the basic pinball staples of spinners, bumpers orbits, targets and multiplier/rollover/outlane lanes. Fastball table has areas to earn hits, stolen bases, outs, strikes, sacrifices all while playing innings, scoring runs and recording outs just like in real baseball.

With many different styles of tables and different modes there is a lot of replay-ability. The sound effects and graphics will remind you of past pc pinball games, but that's all part of Pinball Deluxe: Reloaded's charm. I highly recommend this to all types of pinball players, many hours of enjoyment will be your reward if you grab this game!

Frôjo
Frôjo

Pinball Deluxe Reloaded is a very fun pinball game.

There are many different tables, which are very well thought out, you can recognize that each table was designed with great attention to detail. All tables are also clearly different from each other, no one is like the other.
Furthermore there are also upgrades for the tables which make the challenges easier.

The daily challenges for the tables are also great fun, anyone who wants can participate and submit the high score to the rankings, highly recommended.

TJ
TJ

Absolutely the best 2D pinball game around. Each table has a unique purpose and it can be addictive trying to level up the mods. My one complaint is the "purchase more powerballs" popup is right on top of the table at the beginnig of each ball. It's certainly annoying and just out of place. Maybe it can be moved to the side or an option to turn it off? Otherwise great game.