Hyper 3-D Pinball
{{Short description|1996 video game}}
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| developer = NMS Software
| publisher = Virgin Interactive Entertainment
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| platforms = DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn
| released = 1996
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Hyper 3-D Pinball is a pinball simulation video game developed by British studio NMS Software and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment for DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. The game offers six distinct pinball tables, each with unique themes.
Gameplay
Hyper 3-D Pinball features several photorealistic tables. Up to four players can choose between multiple viewing perspectives, including a top-down 2D view and a 3D full-table view.{{Cite web |last=Megnetto |date=2003-06-26 |title=Hyper 3-D Pinball Review |url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/saturn/197599-hyper-3-d-pinball/reviews/56309 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320040010/https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/saturn/197599-hyper-3-d-pinball/reviews/56309 |archive-date=2019-03-20 |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=GameFaQs}}
There are six uniquely themed tables: Fun Fair, Star Quest 2049, The Gangster, The Monster, Road King USA, and Myst & Majik. Each table presents differing difficulties and events.{{Cite web |title=Hyper 3-D Pinball (Saturn) review |url=https://www.honestgamers.com/2944/saturn/hyper-3d-pinball/review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228045215/http://www.honestgamers.com/2944/saturn/hyper-3d-pinball/review.html |archive-date=2024-12-28 |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=honestgamers.com}}
The game emulates authentic pinball mechanics, including responsive flippers, bumpers, and the ability to nudge or “tilt” the table to influence ball trajectory.
Multiple languages can be selected for the game’s menus and text including English, Dutch, and French.
Reception
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{{Video game reviews
| NGen = {{rating|4|5}} (PC){{cite magazine|title=Finals|magazine=Next Generation|issue=18|publisher=Imagine Media|date=June 1996|pages=122, 125}}
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Next Generation gave the PC version of the game four stars out of five; although generally commending the title, they noticed that some elements are missing, such as control of tilt sensitivity, number of balls, and table angles.{{cite magazine|title=Finals|magazine=Next Generation|issue=18|publisher=Imagine Media|date=June 1996|pages=122, 125}} In 1998, Saturn Power ranked the game 94th on their Top 100 Sega Saturn Games saying the game is worth a few tries.{{Cite journal |date=January 1998 |title=Top 100 Sega Saturn Games |url=https://retrocdn.net/images/7/70/SaturnPower_UK_09.pdf |journal=Saturn Power |issue=9 |pages=95}}
Reviews
- PC Gamer Vol. 3 No. 4 (April 1996)
- Computer Gaming World (May 1996)
- GamePro (Jan, 1997)
- PC Games - Feb, 1996
- PC Player (Germany) - Jan, 1996
- GameSpot - Dec 01, 1996{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/saturn/action/hyper3dpinball/review.html |title=GameSpot - for all your PC Games, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance needs. - GameSpot |website=www.gamespot.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031016180300/http://www.gamespot.com/saturn/action/hyper3dpinball/review.html |archive-date=2003-10-16}}
- SuperGamePower (Sep, 1997){{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/SuperGamePower_Ano_03_No._042_1997-09_Nova_Cultural_BR_pt/page/n25/mode/2up | title=SuperGamePower - Ano 03 No. 042 (1997-09) (Nova Cultural) (BR) (pt) | date=September 1997}}
- Superjuegos (Jul, 1996) (Spanish){{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/Superjuegos_051/page/n69/mode/2up | title=Superjuegos 051}}
- Joystick (French) (Dec, 1995)https://www.abandonware-magazines.org/affiche_mag.php?mag=&num=616&album=oui
- Coming Soon Magazine (Jan 13, 1996){{cite web | url=https://www.csoon.com/issue10/hyper3d.htm | title=Hyper 3D Pinball - PC Review - Coming Soon Magazine}}
- Consolemania (Mar, 1997) (Italian){{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/Consolemania-061/page/n101/mode/2up | title=Consolemania 061 | date=March 1997}}
- PC Joker (Dec, 1995) (German)https://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=1364
- Absolute Playstation (Mar, 1997){{cite web | url=http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_review/rtilt.htm | title=TILT - Review - ABSOLUTE PLAYSTATION}}