Are you excited about fresh pinball experiences? Get ready because Pinball FX has just released Williams Pinball Volume 8, bringing a fantastic new set of tables to your gaming library. Let’s dive into what makes this pack a stellar addition to your collection.
This latest DLC bundle for Pinball FX is all about reliving classic moments with a modern twist. The Williams Pinball Volume 8 pack introduces three iconic tables: Black Knight 2000, Earthshaker!, and Banzai Run. Each table can be played in its original form or with enhanced features typical of Zen Studios. Zen Studios has added a fresh layer of excitement through stunning visual upgrades. Expect a captivating 3D tower and an animated Black Knight on the Black Knight 2000 table, complete with updated lighting and special effects to take it up a notch. Earthshaker! doesn’t disappoint either, with enriched lighting and new effects, complemented by a speedy 3D convertible and an interactive 3D pocket seismograph. Lastly, Banzai Run goes all out with 3D enhancements, giving you a 3D bike and rider to navigate the pinball mayhem.
Black Knight 2000 stands out with its distinct upper and lower playfields, adding depth to your gaming strategy. When you launch a ball, it first lands on the upper playfield over the WIN rollovers before descending to the lower area near the Magna Save. Here, your challenge is to send the ball back up via the Skyway Ramp or Lightning Wheel Lane to maximize your score and keep the momentum going.
In this table, objectives revolve around hitting all drop targets to spell KNIGHT for kicking extra points into gear. Watch out for the time limit! You’ll retain completed bank letters and if you manage to light up “BLACK,” a hefty bonus awaits when you hit the Skyway Ramp. When the spin lamp is active, it’s your chance to boost scores by targeting the Lightning Wheel. The routine isn’t as forgiving once the lamps go out; reignite them by hitting the rollover shot.
Should you spell WAR at the central rollovers, you’ll access the Hurry Up mode at the Skyway Ramp. Successive shots enhance your Hurry Up score until completing the 1.5M mark. Opening the drawbridge by targeting it three times lets you lock a ball for an epic multiball sequence, though you’ll need to lock three in total to start this frenzy. Conquer the WIN rollovers to elevate bonus multipliers and engage the RANSOM shots at the drawbridge.
Shifting gears, Earthshaker! is a thrill-ride, tasking you with charting earthquake zones for impressive bonuses. Execute a well-placed plunge at full speed to channel the ball through one of four bonus exits. Dropping that ball into the Shelter sinkhole yields various rewards ranging from bonus points to multiball activations. Illuminate ZONE targets and secure ball locks at the shelter to unlock fantastical multiball methods, and watch for trophy rewards when achievements stack up.
With the hustle of loops increasing your jet bumper tally and locking a third ball during multiball, it’s adrenaline-inducing. Light the step ramp for added bonus impacts from your captive ball action. Even a “quick” multiball scenario offers a satisfying flurry of points.
Finally, there’s Banzai Run, where speed and strategy collide in a breakneck race. Challenge racers through target shots and progress to the distinctive vertical playfield, usually reserved for display purposes. This Banzai Hill lets you steer the ball to the finish line against formidable adversaries. Complete the race at rank #2 to enter multiball mode, where your skills face the definitive King of the Hill showdown.
A freestyle section on the vertical playfield unlocks upon activations, kicking balls into targets and maintaining victories from prior races. Strategize using laps or double laps through ramps for extra mileage.
Let’s not forget the trophies! Aside from the engaging gameplay, Volume 8 offers trophies from the Additional Tables #6 DLC. Each table provides a unique challenge: reaching the top racer spot in Banzai Run, accomplishing BLACK and Skyway Ramp feats in Black Knight 2000, or cracking zones and multiball in Earthshaker!.
Priced at $14.99, the Williams Pinball Volume 8 as a Cross-Buy DLC enhances both your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 setups with these superb tables, merging timeless classics with cutting-edge thrills.
And just to wrap things up, note that this review came to life through the lens of a PlayStation 5 courtesy of Zen Studios.
