Pinball FX Classic

Pinball FX Classic

Steam Deck Playable

Zen Studios · Pinball · Sep 26, 2017

Yes, worth playing.

It's free to play.

88%
Very Positive
5k player reviews
High confidence
Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 40 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 21 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story and characters: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Performance: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 5k player reviews · updated 6 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
73% of themes are praise9% are divided18% are caveats
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Each table is richly detailed, featuring dynamic lighting, animated playfield elements, and thematic effects that enhance immersion.
40 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
Whether casually keeping the ball in play or chasing wizard modes and high multipliers, the tactile feel of gameplay remains engaging.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
Digital enhancements allow for creative flourishes that would be impossible on physical machines, such as transforming environments, animated characters interacting with the playfield, and cinematic sequences triggered by successful objectives.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The sound design complements these visuals with crisp mechanical effects, energetic music, and voiceovers tailored to each table’s theme.
13 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
The game offers multiple ways of playing, be it with a keyboard (including the ability to rebind keys) or on a controller.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
The leaderboards, friend's score tracking, challenge modes, tournament creation and regular league (aka 'Matchup') features mean that asynchronous multiplayer is always fun and available in a way that suits you.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it

+2 more the community rallied around

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love8 themes
Graphics40 reviews
Gameplay21 reviews
Story and characters16 reviews
Audio13 reviews
Controls11 reviews
Multiplayer9 reviews
Steam Deck8 reviews
Interface6 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Monetization24 reviews
46%
Players complain% still recommend
Performance6 reviews
67%
Bugs6 reviews
17%

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway. One more theme was raised by fewer than 6 sampled reviews and is not shown.

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
88%
Very Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
110
total to unlock
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Average playtime
Not tracked yet

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