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If you're a young whippersnapper then chances are you are part of the phenomenon that surrounds these friendly little creatures commonly known as Pokémon! Put Pokémon and a pinball machine together and life becomes a dream! In case you don't know (as if you wouldn't) Pokémon are little cute-looking monsters. They need to be caught and trained by special humans. This is exactly what the game is about - but isn't it cruel to trap animals?

Most striking in this game are the bright colours and great graphics - it's just like being in an arcade playing on the real thing. You can choose between two pinball tables and these are coloured red and blue, just like the original Game Boy games.

The red one is slightly easier than the blue because there is less open space, but they both get the adrenaline going. Once you begin catching Pokémon, you will want to catch 'em all. You must have plenty of skill if you want to do well in this game. You don't always need to press the buttons with all your might; instead you need to be strategic with your ball flinging. On the blue table get the ball into the mouths of the gargoyle-like monsters and you're well on your way to catching your own Pokémon. If mouths are open - shoot the ball in!

Pokémon Pinball is very addictive. Even if you're not a fan of Pokémon, you will want to conquer the pinball machine and see the mini-monsters revealed, thanks to your efforts. This pinball game certainly captivates your interest and maintains this throughout - Nintendo certainly know how to create fun on the Game Boy! You're really going to love this, be you man, woman, child or beast! Go on - let yourself go!

I definitely agree with Jo on this one - what better combination for some serious fun than monster-catching and pinball all rolled into one?

Easy to pick up and play, but with plenty of lastability, Pokémon Pinball is impossible to put down. The only downside is that the screen flips from top to bottom, so you might find yourself getting dizzy with all that flying around the table!

Still, this game comes highly recommended, so get those flipper-fingers ready!

Graphics 80%
Just like pinball!

Sound 60%
Not noticeably annoying.

Playability 80%
Adrenaline inducing!

Lastability 80%
Captivating and addictive.

Overall 85%
A game well worth your time.