73
7 / 7 / 7 / 8 - 29 [Vol 820]
60
There's a major flaw in actually controlling Mario, as the physics just don't seem to act as they should - aiming at specific targets can be extremely tricky at times, making completing some tasks more infuriating than challenging. It's a shame, because everything else about Super Mario Ball is so impressive.
60
A great looking and great sounding game, one of the most impressive on the GBA. The frustrating lack of control, screen-resets and small number of levels put a nasty dent in its play value.
1
This is the worst piece of Mario media I have ever consumed. Why? Because the controls are inconsistent, the physics are abysmal, the game's rules are generally unfair in every way, the music sounds uninspired and has little resemblance to Mario as a franchise, the bosses are poorly designed (especially the Bowser fight at the end, I spent more time on him than the rest of the game combined), the story is just the same old Mario story but made 10000 times more idiotic with this ball mechanic, and I would've rated this game higher IF THE SAVING MECHANIC WASN'T SO BROKEN (So bad in fact you have to literally press Start, then Save and Quit EVERY TIME you want to stop playing, and if you forget once YOU HAVE TO PLAY THE WHOLE GAME ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!) Only thing I can give it is the visuals look good for a GBA game in 2004. That's it. This game is my least favourite thing about the whole Mario franchise. I'd rather play Sticker Star. I'd rather play Hotel Mario. I'd rather play all the educational games that were ever made for this series. I'd rather Mario Party Advance AND 10. I'd rather play Mario Strikers on Switch. I'd play these and any other bad game in thks franchise you can name over this abomination.
4
Dark Souls ****, Super Mario Bros The Lost Levels go back to japan, Mighty No.9 i Wish you never existed, Super Meat Boy Jump in a meat grinder, A new challenger has entered the ring, HOW IS THIS THE HARDEST MARIO GAME EVER MADE
0
THIS GAME **** **** worst game ive ever played worst game ever made this game is garbage genuinely trash
Mario Pinball Land
Game Boy Advance
Released On:
Oct 4, 2004
Metascore
Mixed or Average
62
User score
Generally Unfavorable
4.5
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90
The game is brimming with strategy. [JPN Import]
75
Its engaging mixture of game types and interesting graphics combine to create a fun ride, but one that is sadly over too soon.
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4.5
16% Positive
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14 Ratings
Dec 12, 2021
6
Mario gets turned into a ball and has to save peach/// sounds horrible, but actually its a kinda good time. Unfortunately, you're gonna fall over and over and your progress doesn't get saved to add a little sense of "challenge"
Jun 7, 2012
6
This is a mildly fun Mario title has great visuals and amusing gameplay. Its not the best pinball game out there though.
72
If you can get by the game's mediocre sound or another poor execution that we call a Mario plot, you'll find a really entertaining game of pinball in Mario Pinball Land.
60
A pretty lacklustre game - in both the pinball and Mario aspects.
50
It turns out that pinball controls don't make for a very good platform game.
40
Strikes me as a good idea, but in its current state it falls obscenely short of the fun and playability that usually comes with a Mario game.
33
To make matters worse, if the ball falls down between the flippers players are often forced to start from scratch and many times replay the stage that they previously completed to get back to where they just were. Wash, rinse, and repeat.
Jun 28, 2024
4
Dark Souls ****, Super Mario Bros The Lost Levels go back to japan, Mighty No.9 i Wish you never existed, Super Meat Boy Jump in a meat grinder, A new challenger has entered the ring, HOW IS THIS THE HARDEST MARIO GAME EVER MADE
Jun 5, 2023
3
Graphics are good, but the game itself is just frustrating. Trying to simply advance Mario from one room to another can be needlessly difficult. Enemies oftentimes block your path in the most inconvenient ways and also respawn. A few of the stars are marginally harder than the rest and should've been made easier to get. The final boss in particular feels like quite the difficulty spike relative to the rest of the game and is also very tedious to beat. There's some fun to be had here, but it feels like too tilting of an experience to actually enjoy the game for very long. Genuinely the most frustrating game I have ever played, and this is coming from someone who enjoys difficult games.
Jun 28, 2023
2
Mario Pinball Land is a decent pinball game with a Mario twist. While it may not offer the same level of depth and variety as other pinball games, it still manages to capture the charm and whimsy of the Mario franchise. If you're a fan of both pinball and Mario, it can provide a fun and nostalgic experience. However, if you're seeking a more robust pinball game with intricate mechanics and extensive replayability, you may want to explore other options in the genre.
Oct 12, 2024
1
This is the worst piece of Mario media I have ever consumed. Why? Because the controls are inconsistent, the physics are abysmal, the game's rules are generally unfair in every way, the music sounds uninspired and has little resemblance to Mario as a franchise, the bosses are poorly designed (especially the Bowser fight at the end, I spent more time on him than the rest of the game combined), the story is just the same old Mario story but made 10000 times more idiotic with this ball mechanic, and I would've rated this game higher IF THE SAVING MECHANIC WASN'T SO BROKEN (So bad in fact you have to literally press Start, then Save and Quit EVERY TIME you want to stop playing, and if you forget once YOU HAVE TO PLAY THE WHOLE GAME ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!) Only thing I can give it is the visuals look good for a GBA game in 2004. That's it. This game is my least favourite thing about the whole Mario franchise. I'd rather play Sticker Star. I'd rather play Hotel Mario. I'd rather play all the educational games that were ever made for this series. I'd rather Mario Party Advance AND 10. I'd rather play Mario Strikers on Switch. I'd play these and any other bad game in thks franchise you can name over this abomination.
Jul 30, 2023
0
THIS GAME **** **** worst game ive ever played worst game ever made this game is garbage genuinely trash
SummaryJumping has always helped Mario perform heroic feats, but in Mario Pinball Land, the plumber must learn how to roll to rescue the princess. When Bowser kidnaps Peach and escapes to another dimension, a scientist transforms Mario into a ball to chase after the fiend. Now you must use your flippers to shoot a much rounder Mario into doors ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- Game Boy Advance
Initial Release Date:Oct 4, 2004
Developer:
- Fuse Games Limited
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