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3 / 5

4 votes

Platform
Game Boy Color
Genres
Action · Arcade
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developers
Dynamix
Publishers
Sierra On-Line · Dynamix
Release date
January 1, 2001

Summary

3‑D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride brings the clatter of classic pinball machines to the Game Boy Color, wrapping the whole experience in a bright amusement‑park vibe that feels straight out of Hersheypark. The table stretches across several screens, packed with bumpers, ramps, stoppers and flippers, plus quirky bonus chutes that whisk the ball into mini‑challenges like a snack‑shop run‑through or a ride‑completion quest. I’m impressed by the vivid, detailed graphics and the way the game tries to mimic real‑world physics—bump too hard and you’ll hear the dreaded “TILT” warning. Critics were split: Allgame liked the deep ruleset and multiball modes, though they noted the ball feels oddly floaty, while IGN complained the visuals look flat and the ramps feel sparse. Still, the title pushes reflexes and keeps the pinball spirit alive on a handheld.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single