Star Trek Pinball
{{Short description|1998 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|image = Star Trek Pinball cover.jpg
|developer = Sales Curve Interactive
|publisher = Interplay Entertainment
|platforms = DOS
|release = {{vgrelease|NA|February 17, 1998{{cite web |url=http://interplay.com/press/stpb.html |title=ATTENTION: INHABITANTS OF PLANET EARTH--STAR TREK PINBALL(TM) HAS BEAMED IN |website=Interplay Entertainment |date=February 17, 1998 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19980710124213/http://interplay.com/press/stpb.html |archivedate=July 10, 1998 |accessdate=December 24, 2020}}|EU|1998}}
|genre = Pinball video game
|modes = Single-player video game, multiplayer video game
}}
Star Trek Pinball is a pinball video game based on the Star Trek franchise, developed by Sales Curve Interactive and published by Interplay for DOS in 1998. It could be purchased by itself or bundled with Starfleet Academy.{{cite web |url=https://gaming.trekcore.com/startrekpinball/description.html |title=Star Trek Pinball |website=TrekCore |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908004727/https://gaming.trekcore.com/startrekpinball/description.html |archivedate=September 8, 2015 |url-status=live |accessdate=September 7, 2023}}
Gameplay
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The game's three pinball tables include: "To Boldly Go," which features Kirk and his love interests, the "Qapla'" table features the Klingons, and the "Nemesis" table centers on a battle between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. The game features graphics, voices, and sound effects from the original series. The game offers both local and LAN multiplayer.
Reception
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| GR = 55%{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/198767-star-trek-pinball/index.html |title=Star Trek Pinball for PC |website=GameRankings |publisher=CBS Interactive |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531225602/https://www.gamerankings.com/pc/198767-star-trek-pinball/index.html |archivedate=May 31, 2019 |accessdate=December 24, 2020}}
| CNG = 7/10{{cite web |last=Goble |first=Gordon |date=March 26, 1998 |url=http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-1593,00.html |title=Star Trek Pinball |website=Gamecenter |publisher=CNET |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000711074218/http://www.gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-1593,00.html |archivedate=July 11, 2000 |accessdate=April 12, 2021}}
| CGSP = {{Rating|1|5}}{{cite web |last=D'Aprile |first=Jason |date=April 19, 1998 |url=http://www.cdmag.com/articles/011/078/star_trek_pinball_review.html |title=Star Trek Pinball |website=Computer Games Strategy Plus |publisher=Strategy Plus, Inc. |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030503154222/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/011/078/star_trek_pinball_review.html |archivedate=May 3, 2003 |accessdate=December 24, 2020}}
| CGW = {{Rating|1.5|5}}{{cite magazine |last=Green |first=Jeff |url=https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_167.pdf |title=To Boldly Blow... (Star Trek Pinball Review) |magazine=Computer Gaming World |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=167 |date=June 1998 |page=188 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701161744/https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_167.pdf |archivedate=July 1, 2023 |url-status=live |accessdate=September 7, 2023}}
| GSpot = 5.2/10{{cite web |last=Dultz |first=Marc |date=March 23, 1998 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/star-trek-pinball-review/1900-2533204/ |title=Star Trek Pinball Review [date mislabeled as "April 12, 2000"] |website=GameSpot |publisher=Fandom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050118054505/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/puzzle/startrekpinball/review.html |archivedate=January 18, 2005 |url-status=live |accessdate=September 7, 2023}}
| GStar = 48%{{cite magazine |title=Star Trek Pinball |language=de |magazine=GameStar |publisher=Webedia |date=June 1998}}
| NGen = {{Rating|1|5}}{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/NEXT_Generation_43/page/n119/mode/2up |title=Star Trek Pinball |magazine=Next Generation |publisher=Imagine Media |issue=43 |date=July 1998 |page=118 |accessdate=December 24, 2020}}
| PCGUS = 39%{{cite magazine |title=Star Trek Pinball |magazine=PC Gamer |publisher=Imagine Media |volume=5 |issue=6 |date=June 1998}}
| PCG = 71%{{cite magazine |title=Star Trek Pinball |language=de |magazine=PC Games |publisher=Computec |date=June 1998}}
| PCZone = 57%{{cite magazine |last=Shoemaker |first=Richie |url=https://archive.org/details/PC_Zone_64_June_1998/page/n99/mode/2up |title=Star Trek Pinball |magazine=PC Zone |publisher=Dennis Publishing |issue=64 |date=June 1998 |page=100 |accessdate=December 24, 2020}}
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The game received unfavorable reviews. Next Generation said, "In the end, Star Trek Pinball is one to be avoided – at least until it hits the bargain bins."
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References
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/2297/star-trek-pinball/}}
{{Star Trek: The Original Series}}
{{Star Trek video games}}
Category:Interplay Entertainment games
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Video games based on Star Trek: The Original Series
Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom
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