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For die-hard pinball fans, and every Pokemon fan out there.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 33 / 37
Date: September 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

A reincarnation of Pokemon Pinball based on the Pokedex of Ruby and Sapphire versions, this title offers updated graphics, absolutely nerve-racking sound, and all the gameplay conventions of the first game. Okay, so you'll probably want to rip that cartridge out and mangle it after listening to the ridiculous music more than five minutes. But put that aside, and you've got a solid pinball game. Catch Pokemon with your monster ball, evolve them, hatch them, you name it. If you're a veteran of the first game looking for something besides new pokemon in this sequel, just stop right where you are -- you won't find it here. As with the first game, this is pinball... with one major element missing: anything resembling a multiball mode. And without multiball, the casual gamer that isn't instantly won over by the fact that the game is busting at the seams with a couple hundred of everyone's favorite critters is going to get bored sick with the slow gameplay and mildly repetitive minigames. Pinball fans, this is NOT a top-notch representative of the genre if that's what you're looking for. Catching the critters with your 'monster ball' is the lifeblood of the game, so if you can't get enjoyment out of that portion, you'll be sick of the game in general. The game sports two tables and seven minigames, with pokemon omnipresent in every last inch of them, right down to the plunger and the all-important bumpers. The minigames and the end-of-ball bonuses are where most of your scoring comes from, since the lack of a multiball mode also amounts to a lack of any "jackpot" scoring.Bottom line? As long as you can put up with the frustratingly slow pace of the game, its good fun. Replay Value: HiOverall: 3 out of 5 starsGraphics: This has to be one of the most colorful games ever made, and for some, that may mean its hard on the eyes. Smooth animation, a fair level of detail, and well-drawn characters.3.5/5Control: Its a pinball game. What needs to be said about control? Tilt is controlled through the GBA's shoulder buttons, and its just not possible for a pinball game to have unintuitive controls. No complaints.5/5Sound: And you thought elevator music was bad. Select pieces of the music were plucked straight out of the Ruby and Sapphire games, but the music that wasn't will make you want to go into convulsions before long. Keep that volume control DOWN.1/5Fun factor: In the end, a solid, if uninspired title. This is a game that just doesn't bring enough new to the series beyond GBA-updated graphics and the new Pokedex.3/5

One of the best Pinball Games out there...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 27 / 29
Date: August 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Like it or not, Pokemon is here to stay for the long term. Nintendo/Creature/GameFreak, have created one of the most, if not THE most successful gaming titles in the history of electronic gaming.

Following in the footsteps of the successful Ruby and Sapphire releases for the Gameboy Advance console, the Pokemon phenemenon enters the "pinball" arena once again, with the highly anticipated "Pokemon Pinball:Ruby and Sapphire" title only available on the Game Boy Advance console.

Like all preceeding Pokemon games, regarless of genre, this one is destined to be added in the ever growing list of wildly popular and successful Pokemon titles, and for very good reason.

Nintendo took their time on this game, not merely a generic pinball game with the Pokemon marque slapped on it. In fact, just the opposite. This game was thoughtfully put together with some very original ideas put in place, that meld very well with Pokemon's "Gotta Catch 'em All" premise.

The game comprises of two seperate tapes, each appropriately named "Ruby and Sapphire", with the exception of the "flippers" all other actions are either Pokemon items, seen in the game, anime, etc, or performed by Pokemon characters from the Ruby and Sapphire games.

Starting the game is elementry, with the player being given the choice of either starting on the "Ruby" or "Sapphire" tables. Each table presents its own unique challenges, and both tables are very original in their design and layout. Spoink, the "pig type" Pokemon provides the work of the "launching plunger" for both games, with several different type Pokemon also playing key roles, such as Latias (Sapphire Table) Latios (Ruby Table) Zigzagoon, Shapedo and a host of others.

Like any other pinball type game, the object remains the same, to achieve a "mission" and get the highest score possible, with the 1st place score being a default 100,000,000. The premise here, is to "complete your Pokedex" of over 200 Pokemon using the pinball tables to unlock different areas, that can provide bonuses to players who are "pinball wizards". There are bonus screens, that are also activated when certain tasks are completed.

I have played a lot of pinball type games in my day. However, Pokemon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire is by far and away the BEST pinball game out there in the areas of graphics, sound and general originality.

For anyone who is a pinball wizard, or enjoys this popular pastime, this game is a MUST!

Overall Grade: A

Sound: A
Graphics: A
Originality: A

Nice!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: October 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Nintendo transformed the old Pokemon concept, and created a new world of amazing features that you couldnt belive!
Pokemon Pinball Ruby and Sapphire makes a great boredom solution. A lot more advanced than the first one, you can catch over 200 Pokemon, and evolve them to add to your Pokedex.
Unlike the first one, you can hatch Pokemon from eggs. You may also save up coins to shop for power-ups in the Poke Mart.
This great game is a must have for any Poke fans out there!

Pokemon Pinball strikes back!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: December 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The video games in the Pokemon franchise are very hit or miss. For every Pokemon Gold or Pokemon Silver, there's a Pokemon Snap or Hey You Pikachu to bring the series back down. In 1999, Nintendo decided to try their hand at something a little different with the Pokemon characters - a pinball game. It ended up being one of the hits, so it's no surprise a sequel was released for the Game Boy Advance! Read on for my review of Pokemon Pinball: Ruby And Sapphire.

PROS:
-Perhaps the greatest thing about this game is that you don't have to be a Pokemon fan to enjoy it.
-The game contains a good deal more depth than your average pinball game.
-There is an element of Pokemon capturing, which makes this a very interesting game.
-There are two different tables, one of which has monsters not found on the other and vice versa
-There are a number of bonus events as well.

CONS:
-Let's face the facts, no pinball game can hold your attention forever.
-The rumble feature doesn't contribute anything to the game.
-There are only TWO tables - more would have been nice.
-Since this is a Pokemon game, many hardcore gamers may be reluctant to try it.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a good pinball game, and one of the hits in the Pokemon series. If you've got a Game Boy Advance, this here is a game worth checking out. It's nothing revolutionary, but it's sure to kill some time for you.

Good Game. Worth the 30 bucks

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 12
Date: September 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I loved the first Pokemon Pinball for GBC. This game is just as good. Heres my rundown.

Gameplay: 9/10
With two different fields and a vast ammount of Pokemon to catch, this game is a load of fun, but it can get pretty repetetive.

Graphics: 10/10
Nice, crisp graphics. The Pokemon look great.

Controls: 10/10
Spot on controls (well, they should be, its a pinball game).
Ball physics are great too.

Difficulty:~too easy, easy, challenging(normal), frustrating~
challenging - The only things that get very challenging are evolving Pokemon and catching Pokemon that hatched from eggs.

Overall: 9.25/10
Very fun Pokemon game, and a great addition to any GBA gamers library.

It's pinball!!! With...Pokemon?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: November 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Yeah, I'll admit, I don't like Pokemon games, they try to be good rpg's but, I don't like the concept of leveling up, catching, and evolving every single monster in a game. This game takes out some of the rpg elements (keyword here: some) and placed it into a pinball like mini game that could have been used in the other game. So, is this game fun? Yes, it is.

Most people might be led away from this game because of the title (I know I was, until I tried my friend's) but it is a unique pinball game, it really isn't the generic pinball game, but it adds a different type of gameplay, similar to Pinball of the Dead. In this game, you have to catch pokemon, using the bumpers at the top of the screen. Then you hit it a few times and voila, you've caught a pokemon!! What's the point of this, you may ask. The point is, if you collect 3 pokemon, or evolve 1, then a mini-game will come up. These mini-games, are really fun, and hey some of them can be challenging and down-right fun. The only downfall to this game, is well there are only 2 boards based off the themes of the ruby and sapphire games, and i guess both boards have pokemon you can't catch on the other anyway, most of the monsters I saw were newer (Hey, I really only played the original Red and Blue games) and I was confused at what they were.

Pros:
* Great Pinball experience
* Cool Mini-Games
* You can buy stuff that affects the game
* Good Graphics
* You can save in the middle of a game

Cons:
* Only 2 boards to choose
* It has pokemon (this can be a pro if you like pokemon games)
* There are only 4 mini-games (not included the Catch 'em or evolution mode)
* The sound is okay, but just not that great
* You might be confused by what the heck you just caught (ex. Spoink, what kind of name is that?)

GREAT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: October 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

My son just turned 6. We gave him a game boy advance for his birthday. He ordered this game with some birthday money and LOVES it. He chooses this game over the others when he plays. We actually only paid $15 for it. It was listed as a clearance game a few weeks ago!

What do you get when Pikachu has pin"balls"...a cool game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: October 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I've always been a fan of video game pinball, and regular pinball included. My favorite on the GB was "Revenge of the Gator", a wildly creative pinball game featuring alligators as part of the interior design. Amid the sometimes difficult bonus stages, this game was pretty good.

Now several years later, Pokemon takes it to pinball territory with Pokemon Pinball. I never played the version on GBC, but I liked pinball (and I do watch Pokemon occassionally) so do the two together work?
Oh yeah. Catching Pokemon is of course the key. The bonus stages themselves could have been seperate tables but thankfully, it almost takes away the poor fact that there's only 2 tables to choose from. However, each table presents it's own strategies and pacing to prove your skills. And with over 200 Pokemon, you'll be addicted to this gem for a while.

Whaat ann awwsome game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: October 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I just got my first game boy on october ,4.2003,and this was my first game.Since then I loved playing the game,so far I caught
114 pokemon.Every day when I come from school I ask dad this que-
stion "Where's my game boy". I want other people to buy it like
I did.Trust me you will love it.

This is a GREAT GAME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: September 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have the Red,Blue,Yellow,Gold,Silver,Crystal,Ruby,and Sapphire Pokemon versions. Out of all of them, this is the best! Although it doesn't have a rumble like the original one, WHO CARES? I think upgrading to a Master Ball is cool. The graphics are SHARP!!!!! The ball shooter is a spoink, which I think is tight.

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