Software:Dream Pinball 3D
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Developer(s) | TopWare |
Publisher(s) | SouthPeak Games |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Wii, Nintendo DS, iOS, Mac OS X |
Release | Windows Wii Nintendo DS iOS
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Genre(s) | Pinball |
Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Dream Pinball 3D is a pinball simulation game developed by TopWare and published by SouthPeak Games for Microsoft Windows, first released online in 2006, and then ported to Wii and Nintendo DS in 2008. Dream Pinball 3D features six tables to play on, each with a distinct theme, including a medieval table, an aquatic table, a monsters (zombies and vampires mostly) table, and a dinosaurs table. Apart from the different visual styles, each of these tables pose a different challenge because of their varying flipper, ramp, and bumper positions.[1]
Gameplay
As in the majority of pinball simulation video games - the objective is to gain as many points as possible by hitting the correct bumpers and obstacles. Bonuses included - point multipliers and extra lives - they are gained by hitting particularly hard shots. The games also features six different pinball materials - such as gold and steel - which affects the ball's physics.
The Windows version features an online high score list - in which the player can compare their performance with others. The Wii version can either be played with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, with controls similar to Pinball Hall of Fame released a few months prior, or just the Wii Remote itself turned on its side for classic control.[2] The Nintendo DS version is played entirely with buttons, with the D-pad being used to nudge the table.[3] The top screen is used to represent the table's backglass, limiting the main dynamic camera view of the table to the touch screen.[4]
Reception
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The DS, PC and Wii versions received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[14][15][16]
Sequel
Five years after the game's initial retail release, TopWare released a sequel to the game, Dream Pinball 3D II, in Europe, targeting next-generation Nintendo platforms, as well as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. However, it was only known to be available on Wii U and Xbox 360.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ Calvert, Justin (February 11, 2008). "Dream Pinball 3D First Look". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dream-pinball-3d-first-look/1100-6185865/. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ McKown, Ken (22 January 2011). "Dream Pinball 3D Review (Wii)". https://ztgd.com/reviews/dream-pinball-3d/.
- ↑ Montoro, Maria. "Dream Pinball 3D Review". https://www.cheatcc.com/ds/rev/dreampinball3dreview.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hatfield, Daemon (May 1, 2008). "Dream Pinball 3D Review (NDS)". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/01/dream-pinball-3d-review-3. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ "Dream Pinball 3D (DS)". GamesMaster: 84. September 2008.
- ↑ Bedigian, Louis (June 9, 2008). "Dream Pinball 3D - WII - Review". GameZone. http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/dream_pinball_3d_wii_review.
- ↑ Hatfield, Daemon (May 2, 2008). "Dream Pinball 3D Review (PC)". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/02/dream-pinball-3d-review-2. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ Hatfield, Daemon (April 30, 2008). "Dream Pinball 3D Review (Wii)". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/30/dream-pinball-3d-review. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ Kitts, Martin (July 2008). "Dream Pinball 3D review (Wii)". NGamer (GamesRadar): 68. http://www.gamesradar.com/dream-pinball-3d-11/. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ "Dream Pinball 3D". PC Format (214): 110. June 2008.
- ↑ "Dream Pinball 3D". PC Gamer UK: 83. July 2008.
- ↑ Osborn, Chuck (July 2008). "Dream Pinball 3D review". PC Gamer (GamesRadar): 63. http://www.gamesradar.com/dream-pinball-3d-review/. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ "PC Review: Dream Pinball 3D". PC Zone: 82. June 2008.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Dream Pinball 3D for DS Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/dream-pinball-3d/critic-reviews/?platform=ds. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Dream Pinball 3D for PC Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/dream-pinball-3d/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Dream Pinball 3D for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/dream-pinball-3d/critic-reviews/?platform=wii. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
External links
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