Info about Pinball FX Classic - Marvel Pinball: Heavy Hitters:

Official game description:
Do you have what it takes to handle your favorite Marvel Super Heroes? Prepare for exciting pinball action built around Marvel's most explosive personalities in the Marvel Pinball: Heavy Hitters Pack!  
The Heavy Hitters Pack includes "Civil War", "Venom" and "Deadpool".  
\- Captain America and Iron Man decide the fate of heroism in the Marvel Universe, as the dramatic events of Civil War divide alliances and challenge your strategic pinball skills with two completely different sets of game modes.  
\- Venom forms an unlikely union with his arch enemy Spider-Man to overcome Carnage, Venom's maniacal offspring.  
\- Deadpoooool - 'nuff said! What? You want more? Well, it has bangs, booms, a rockin' soundtrack, and of course Deadpool. Just buy this pack already!

Release date: Sep 26, 2017

Categories: Arcade, High Score Chasing, Single-player, Multiplayer, Local Co-op, Local Multiplayer, Casual Game, Action

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 100; verdict: Broken / Unsupported; summary: The game is reported to be unplayable under Linux, indicating significant compatibility issues.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided does not contain explicit information about playtime hours for any of the metrics. The quotes only mention the number of tables added by the DLC and the total number of tables, which does not directly translate to playtime metrics. Therefore, the playtime values cannot be determined from the given evidence.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Challenge-Seeking Marvel Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking challenging and unique experiences within the Marvel universe.
    - Playstyle: Prefers complex and intriguing tables, enjoys the explosive and sarcastic side of Marvel.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Marvel fan; Challenge seeker
    - Reference games: Pinball FX3
  - Selective Pinball Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoys pinball games but is selective about which tables to invest in.
    - Playstyle: Prefers high-quality tables and is cautious about recommendations.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Pinball enthusiast
    - Reference games: Pinball FX3


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Deadpool table highly praised (weight 0.97): The Deadpool table is highly recommended for fans and is rated very highly. It features humorous gameplay, nice music, and is described as fun and unique.
- Unique gameplay mechanics (weight 0.62): The game features unique and challenging gameplay mechanics, including special skills, combo modes, and multiball modes.
- High-quality visuals and sound (weight 0.36): The game is praised for its high-quality 3D rendering, detailed visuals, excellent sound effects, and background music.
- Diverse and exciting themes (weight 0.34): The game features diverse and exciting themes, exploring different aspects of the Marvel universe.
- Atmospheric and beautiful scenery (weight 0.34): The game is described as atmospheric with beautiful scenery, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- Intense tables with major rivalries (weight 0.2): Some tables focus on major rivalries, adding an intense and competitive element to the gameplay.
- Rich achievement system (weight 0.2): The game includes a rich achievement system and leaderboard functionality, adding depth and replay value.
- Characters full of attitude (weight 0.2): The characters in the game are full of attitude, adding a unique and engaging dynamic to the gameplay.
- Marvel movie skins (weight 0.2): The game includes skins from Marvel movies, adding a familiar and appealing visual element for fans.
- Additional tables and DLC (weight 0.2): The game provides information about additional tables and DLC purchases, offering more content for players.

Common complaints:
- Civil War table criticized (weight 0.76): The Civil War table is widely criticized for its boring color scheme, poor layout execution, and irritating voiceovers. Players find it joyless and poorly paced, with tricky ramps and unforgiving sides.
- High price complaints (weight 0.62): Many players complain about the high price of the game, stating that it is not worth the full price and offers little value for the cost.
- Venom table issues (weight 0.5): The Venom table is considered nightmarishly bad due to its overcomplicated mechanics, poor angles, and issues with hit registration and glitches. It requires high skill and can be punishing for mistakes.
- Deadpool table frustrations (weight 0.48): The Deadpool table has issues with too much non-playing time and can be frustrating due to the easy loss of the ball. Additionally, it is not playable under Linux.
- Overall poor pack quality (weight 0.48): The overall pack is considered not very good, with disappointing tables and minimal improvements in graphics and mechanics.
- DLC transfer issues (weight 0.34): Players are frustrated with the greedy policy regarding DLC transfers and the fact that tables will not transfer to the new Pinball FX game.
- Spider-Man table confusing (weight 0.2): The Spider-Man table can be confusing and unrewarding if not played correctly, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Currency system criticized (weight 0.18): The game's currency system is criticized for not being a 1-to-1 ratio with real money, adding to player dissatisfaction.
- Missing promised tables (weight 0.18): Some players report not receiving the Civil War and Venom tables as promised, adding to their dissatisfaction.

Gameplay feedback:
- Themed tables and characters (weight 0.73): Tables are based on specific characters, themes, and major rivalries, adding depth and context to the gameplay.
- Unique table features (weight 0.61): Certain tables like Deadpool, Civil War, and Venom have unique features such as humor, multiball modes, and distinct fields, offering varied gameplay experiences.
- Diverse pinball tables (weight 0.51): The game offers multiple pinball tables with unique rules and designs, providing a variety of experiences for players.
- High reflex gameplay (weight 0.21): Some tables, such as Venom and Civil War, require very quick reflexes, adding a challenge for players.

Performance notes:
- Upper playfield flippers glitching (weight 0.22): Players have reported issues with the upper playfield flippers glitching during gameplay. This problem affects the overall gaming experience and needs to be addressed.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for fans (weight 0.21): This game is highly recommended for both pinball game enthusiasts and fans of Marvel.
- Try demo before buying (weight 0.2): It is suggested to try the demo version of the game before making a purchase to ensure it meets your expectations.
- Consider Moon Knight package (weight 0.2): Players recommend opting for the package that includes Moon Knight as it may offer better value or more enjoyable tables.
- Venom table for experienced players (weight 0.18): The Venom table is particularly recommended for players who have more experience with pinball games.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.32): Players feel disappointed due to the high price not matching the perceived value of the pack. The tables and music fail to meet expectations, and poor execution along with glitches further detract from the experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.18): The diverse and exciting themes, especially those tied to favorite Marvel movies, generate excitement. The Venom table's unique gameplay features, along with high-quality visuals and sound effects, contribute to this positive emotion.
- Frustration (weight 0.18): Frustration stems from poor gameplay mechanics, irritating voiceovers, and overcomplicated design. Difficulty in keeping the ball in play on certain tables and issues with DLC transfers add to the irritation.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.14): Players find the tables fun and enjoyable, particularly the Deadpool table, which offers a unique and entertaining experience.
- Warning (weight 0.05): Players warn about issues with tables not transferring properly and problems with the currency system.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Players are satisfied with the challenging and innovative gameplay mechanics.}