Archive: 12th April 2006: Metroid Prime: Pinball / Eurogamer
“Metroid Prime Pinball is a game that requires that you’re a bigger fan of the ‘Metroid Prime’ part of the title than you are of the ‘Pinball’ part. While fun can be had here, it’s from the mini-games and the experience rather than solid table designs – and that’s a cardinal sin in pinball.”Even with the (terrible) rumble pack included, Metroid Prime: Pinball is just such an incredible waste of money. Offhand, the legendarily tough Stu Campbell disagrees with me, and we have argued over how easy it is without any particular conclusion, but still: avoid this. I’d even recommend Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire for the GBA over it.
Terrible rumble pak? It seemed pretty awesome in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.
Comment by Mister Raroo on December 5, 2006 at 2:35 pm
Quiet, you!
I think it’s utter junk, because it’s loud and barely rumbles. It might have been good in Mario & Luigi, but I doubt it sits in your GBA slot at all times.
Comment by mathewkumar on December 5, 2006 at 2:59 pm
It did sit in the slot at all times until I got a DS Lite. Maybe if I get one of those mini-rumble paks!
Comment by Mister Raroo on December 5, 2006 at 3:20 pm
Oh!
Oh well then. You win this round, Raroo!
Comment by mathewkumar on December 5, 2006 at 3:23 pm
Coming from the designers heritage (Mario Pinball Land) MP:Pinball is a huge step up. Now, it’s no Devil’s Crush, but it works well enough for some quick fun on the go, as well as having some standard “collection” videogame-y aspects.
Also, like Raroo, that crappy rumble pack is still in my DS. Though, that is now sitting on a shelf since I have a DS lite. But, yes, it makes your DS sound like it is being ripped apart on the inside.
Comment by Shapermc on December 5, 2006 at 3:57 pm
Mario Pinball Land sure was a steaming pile of crap, that’s for sure.
Shaper, you kept your original DS when you got a DS lite?
Comment by mathewkumar on December 5, 2006 at 3:59 pm
I still have my original one, too. It’s now my wife’s DS.
Comment by Mister Raroo on December 5, 2006 at 5:29 pm
Me and the missus share our current DS lite. Not that it’s getting much play, currently. Hmm!
Comment by mathewkumar on December 5, 2006 at 5:35 pm
Why isn’t it getting much play? You should get Jump Ultimate Stars! I almost missed my stop during my commute today because I was so consumed with building decks.
Comment by Mister Raroo on December 5, 2006 at 8:00 pm
Because I’ve just kind of forgotten all about it in the excitement of the Wii and my new Xbox 360! I should get some new games for it…
Comment by mathewkumar on December 5, 2006 at 8:15 pm
I keep most of my systems when I get new ones, yeah. I can’t explain it either. Nostalgia.
Anyways, I’m giving it to my mom for Xmas this year with a few games (like Brain Training), so I won’t have it for much longer.
Comment by Shapermc on December 8, 2006 at 10:50 am