Halloween Pinball app review: get in the spooky spirit

Introduction

Halloween is almost upon us so why not enjoy all the spooky fun this time of year has to offer? The Halloween Pinball app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone brings the classic game to your device but with a ghoulish twist. Users are treated to fun Halloween-themed graphics, spooky sounds, and realistic pinball physics. If you're ready to take on a true challenge and battle against others through Game Center then this is the game for you.

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Pinball with a Spooky Twist

Sure you could enjoy a basic game of pinball or you could get into the spirit of things and take on the Halloween Pinball app filled with unique features, graphics, sounds, and gameplay. The app offers all kinds of original features such as voices, a soundtrack, and even original artwork. The end result is really fun, challenging, and filled with Halloween fright. You've got two different ways to play this game either in portrait mode or landscape mode. If you choose to play in portrait mode you'll enjoy a flying table view where the camera is actually zooming and panning in on all the action. Meanwhile in landscape mode you are given a full table view of the action.

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There are a couple of in-app purchases available that range in price from $0.99 to $1.99 depending on what you want. The app scores very high with users and has 4.5 out of five stars. Users have plenty of positive comments regarding the graphics, the level of challenge it offers, and the incredibly realistic physics.

Gameplay Features

Halloween Pinball offers 3D realistic tilting gameplay and as you tilt the device the image will even change. Keep in mind that the camera tilt feature is only in landscape mode. If you're playing in portrait mode you'll be holding the iPad with the button on the bottom. The app supports the Game Center and local high scores so you can fight your way to the top of the boards. There are sound effects, music, and character voices all through the game and the table has a spooky glow about it.

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There are so many standout features in this app the overall offering comes across as very polished and well-thought-out. It's that perfect blend of graphics and smooth gameplay that users are always in search of and of course keeps them coming back for more.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Incredible 3D graphics/illustrations
• The theme is well done throughout
• Original soundtrack and character voices
• Smooth gameplay that is easy to understand
• The game uses realistic physics
• Play in portrait or landscape mode
• The app supports Game Center

Cons

• You may find yourself having to purchase the cheats in order to succeed in this game

Final Thoughts

The Halloween Pinball app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone gives users the perfect way to get into the spirit of Halloween through the use of incredible 3D graphics, exceptionally realistic gameplay, and fabulous sounds.