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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

One of the best games of the year!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 11
Date: August 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game hearing it was too easy and doesn't keep you hooked. Well, I'll just tell you that this game is definently worth it. It has 7 bonus stages which once you get the hang of them they are easy. It is very difficult to get 1,000,000,000 points(unlike the old version). The game includes the challenge of getting 200 pokemon which is difficult. In total, the game is great but to catch a pokemon you only hit the bumpers 3 times and the pokemon 3 times. The old version made it where you hit the bumpers 6 times and the pokemon 4. There some other take-aways that bother me too but... Sound is the worst but otherwise the game is great!

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.

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

gba sp - far out

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 16
Date: September 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

at first i dont realy liked the idea of the gba sp coz there's almost no difference. but when i bought my own sp, i got addicted to it. playing it is much more fun than the gba and its portable and shock proof so i recomend it to every gamers.

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.

Great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

...this game is great! It can be frustrating at times, though. It's fun to catch pokemon, and evolve! You can catch pokemon, evolve them, play mini games, and keep your own personal pokedex! Collect legendaries, and even catch baby pokemon! There are two pinball machines, ruby and sapphire.

I recomend it for pinball and pokemon lovers!

Pinball in a whole new way!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Pokémon pinball is so awsome!! I would recemend it to any pokémon fan or gamer!! It can be a challenge, but VERY exciting!! This game is one of my personal favorites. Plus it's only $29.99!!

A waste of money!!!!!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: October 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I own pokemon pinball ruby&sapphire and let me tell you this game is the worst it is boring and a waste of time i made a big mastake when i bought this game. Please what ever you do dont buy this game it stinks

WOW!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 38
Date: October 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

My 3 year old daughter, broke into my bedroom and stole my wife's 3k diamond ring, walked to the pawn shop and pawned it for 30 dollars. She then walked to EB games and bought this game. Not only was it a waste of money, but now she thinks that she is Pikachu, and there is a body of a pawn shop owner buried in my back yard.

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