A pinball game that feels like you are in the Arcade (Gottlieb Pinball Classics (Wii))

Member Name: shandygirl

Product:	Gottlieb Pinball Classics (Wii)
Date:	05/11/09 (36 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fun filled gaming for all the family!!

Disadvantages: Disappointing on the camera angles

Whilst in Game rifling though the sale section I came across Gottlieb Pinball Classics. I used to love pinball when I was younger so was over the moon to find it and a a snip of £12.99.

The Game:
Gottlieb went all out on the graphics for this game, they are amazing!! With fantastic reproduced sound effects from some classic tables, instantly you are transported to an arcade in seconds.
There are 10 tables in total (although some have to be unlocked) and you have the option of having six different camera angles.
You can play in single mode or multiplay(4 players max) with a hidden extra of completing certain tables and unlocking Payout Mode

Controls:
You use your wii remote and nunchuck for this game which give you the following:
Launching the pinball
Left Flipper
Right Flipper
Camera angle options
Nudge (Tilt) table

The controls are easy to pick up and the flippers are easily accessed and postioned. However, I find the camera angles annoying and not quick enough in the middle of play.
You are given 3 balls as a standard to play with (oooer missis) but then as you unlock the tables you gain more balls (always a bonus!!)

Main Menu:
Gottlieb Challenge-
You can play for fun but ultimately you want to complete the Gottlieb challenge. This is where you you are taken through a series of tables in order to achieve a minimum score and progress to the next table. You have 3 attempts at each table to achieve a minimum score before you can move on.

Practice Arcade:
This does what it says on the tin. Its like walking into a huge arcade. Almost Las Vegas like!!! You can pick and choose to play on whichever table is free. If however you want to unlock tables you will need to earn enough credits from these games to do so.

Table Goals:
Each table has a goal and this unlocks further features of the games such as being able to switch the tilt on/off option.

Play Tournament:
You can single handlely complete this or have up to 4 players.

Payout Mode:
This allows you to play tables and increase your credit balance and in turn you can then unlock Poker/Blackjack ( I have still not managed to do this so I cant say!! But I am working on it!!!)

Pinball Hall Of Fame:
Info on the pinball collectors club's museum.

Options Menu:
The music on the game is both background and table based, and in this option you are able to adjust the volume.
Another great feature is the table reflections when the backglass of the table will reflect in the table top. I managed to unlock this feature and it really made the whole game seem even more realistic. Definatly a good one to apply.

If you forget how to use the controls for this game the menu provides a helpful tutorial.

Overall:
What I love about this game is not only the amazing realism of the game, but the fact that I can play for hours and never get bored. The music is an added bonus and different for each game. The detail that has gone into the authenticity of this are second to none and I am off now to have a game!!
Happy playing!!!

Summary: PINBALL TASTIC!!!