Personal Computer Games


Pinball Wizard

Author: EF
Publisher: Terminal
Machine: Commodore Vic 20

 
Published in Personal Computer Games #2

Pinball Wizard

A change from the zap it, crunch it, alien space ship learns VisiCalc packages, this game - by good use of graphics and accurate simulation of a pinball's movement around a table - has a very playable feel to it, and it is easy to forget that the rolling, tumbling ball is acting under orders, and not gravity.

I have never been a pinball addict, but this package, with three flippers, bumpers, rollers, a jackpot, and a slingshot, got me to a point when I felt Roger Daltry might well be pushed to a poor second should they ever film Tommy II.

The facility for a two player game, and a 'nudge' adds to its attractions, and unless you are going to build your own with Bill Budges Kit (and you would need an Apple II!), this is as good as you will get.

EF

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