Hyper 3-D Pinball

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Hyper 3-D Pinball
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Developer NMS Software
Publisher Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Platforms MS-DOS, PlayStation, Saturn
ReleaseMS-DOS
December 1995 [1]
PlayStation, Saturn
1996

Hyper 3-D Pinball is a pinball simulation video game developed by British studio NMS Software and published in 1995 and 1996 by Virgin Interactive Entertainment for MS-DOS, PlayStation, and Saturn. There are six pinball tables, each with a unique theme.

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Gameplay

Hyper 3-D Pinball includes several photorealistic tables. [2] Up to four players can choose between multiple viewing perspectives, including a top-down 2D view and a 3D full-table view. [3]

There are six uniquely themed tables: Fun Fair, Star Quest 2049, The Gangster, The Monster, Road King USA, and Myst & Majik. Each table presents differing difficulties and events. [4]

The game emulates authentic pinball mechanics, including responsive flippers, bumpers, and the ability to nudge or “tilt” the table to influence ball trajectory. [3]

Multiple languages can be selected for the game’s menus and text including English, Dutch, and French. [3]

Reception

Next Generation gave the MS-DOS 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. [2] In 1998, Saturn Power ranked the game 94th on their Top 100 Sega Saturn Games saying the game is worth a few tries. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Hyper 3D Pinball". Coming Soon Magazine. January 13, 1996. Archived from the original on January 24, 1998. Retrieved November 22, 2025. Hyper 3D Pinball is the new 3D pinball released last month by Virgin and conceived by the British developer NMS.
  2. 1 2 3 "Finals". Next Generation . No. 18. Imagine Media. June 1996. pp. 122, 125.
  3. 1 2 3 Megnetto (2003-06-26). "Hyper 3-D Pinball Review". GameFaQs. Archived from the original on 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  4. ↑ "Hyper 3-D Pinball (Saturn) review". honestgamers.com. Archived from the original on 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  5. ↑ Sutyak, Jonathan. "Hyper 3-D Pinball (Sega Saturn) Review". Allgame. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Top 100 Sega Saturn Games" (PDF). Saturn Power (9): 95. January 1998.


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