Star Trek Pinball

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Star Trek Pinball
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Developer(s) Sales Curve Interactive
Publisher(s) Interplay Entertainment
Platform(s) DOS
Release
  • NA: February 17, 1998 [1]
  • EU: 1998
Genre(s) Pinball video game
Mode(s) 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. [2]

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Gameplay

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. [2]

Reception

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." [9]

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