Hyper 3-D Pinball

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Hyper 3-D Pinball
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Developer(s) NMS Software
Publisher(s) Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Platform(s) DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn
Release1996

Hyper 3-D Pinball is a video game developed by British studio NMS Software and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment for DOS, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn.

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Gameplay

Hyper 3-D Pinball is a pinball game with several photorealistic tables. [1]

Reception

Next Generation gave the PC version of the game four stars out of five; although generally commending the title, they noticed that some elements are missing, such as control of tilt sensitivity, number of balls, and table angles. [1] In 1998, Saturn Power ranked the game 94th on their Top 100 Sega Saturn Games saying the game is worth a few tries. [3]

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