


Only Black Hole features a groovy lower-reversed playing surface in the center of the table. To do this, you need to concentrate on several chunks of the table, namely the rollovers found on the edges of the table and the red targets located at the top and on the left. It features five flippers, with four dedicated to the lower half while the remaining two create a mini playfield on the upper right portion of the table. Genie, in particular, is hands-down one of the coolest wide-body tables you could play. While each table offers the same obstacles, challenges and bonuses, you'll quickly find that Black Hole (1987) and Genie (1979) to be the best of the bunch. It just so happens that the coolest tables out in the real world remain the best examples of table design in the game as well. The Gottlieb Collection offers a decent number of tables (10 in all) and each offers a distinct experience. That aside, pinball fans will find a lot to like, such as the analog-controlled ball launcher, multiplayer for up to four people and multiple viewing cameras to ensure you get the best view. The physics driving The Gottlieb Collection feel a tiny bit floaty, but not too bad. And while the timing part is completely up to the skill of a player, the physics is up to mother nature, or in this case, the programmer. And if you're confused about the goals of a specific table, or want hints to improve your game, the game offers narrated help as well.Įssentially, pinball is a game of timing and physics. Both these additions offer a little insight into the pinball universe, and since nostalgia is one of the game's selling points, The Gottlieb Collection would be less of an experience without them. What's more, each table comes with an original flyer advertisement and a brief, narrated biography recounting its history. FarSight Studios faithfully recreated each machine with the same set of challenges as their real-world counterparts. You can choose among Ace High from 1957 to the relatively modern Tee'd Off which hit arcades in 1993. Developer FarSight Studios created a virtual arcade stocked with seven big-name pinball tables.
