Gamertell Review: Dream Pinball for DS

Title: Dream PinballPrice: $19.99System(s): DS (Wii, PC)Release Date: April 22, 2008Publisher (Developer): SouthPeak Games (TopWare Interactive, Zuxxez Entertainment)ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for mild blood and mild suggestive themesPros: Good sound effects, fairly nice audio, odd material balls and fun themes. It’s afordable portable pinball game that includes wireless features.Cons: 3D actually gets in the way. Dizzying camera, poor use of dual screens and lack of alternate flipper controls.Overall Score: Two thumbs sideways; 70/100; C-; * * out of 5

This game just doesn’t capture the sense of speed and thrill of a really good machine. The speed may have been knocked down a notch so the camera could keep up with the kinda nice 3D graphics but it ultimately worked against itself by slowing most boards’ to a mediocre pace. The $20 price tag does give the game a few bonus points for affordability.

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