The Pinball Wizard Review!
“The Pinball Wizard is an arcade adventure game where the main character is propelled into action by a set of flippers, like the ball in a pinball machine. Each level of the game is a contained area inside a tower. The goal of the game is to survive and get to the top of the tower.” – Frosty Pop
iOS Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395
Android Link: Currently unavailable
Company: Frosty Pop
Rated: 9+
Gameplay
The gameplay for The Pinball Wizard is where the game shines. I’ve played a lot of pinball-themed games in my time, but never one where I’m launching a mysterious wizard through a tower. Launching the wizard to attack slimes, find keys, and go through doors was a lot of fun!
Graphics
I thought the graphics were great, I loved the way the animations moved and how adorable the wizard was. You don’t get much to see of the wizard but the back of his head but when you see him at the end of a level cheering because he received the key to the next level, was a nice touch. For games of this nature, it’s easy to skimp out on the graphics but Frosty Pop did an amazing job!
Music
The music was very mysterious and slow which added to the whole vibe of the game. Usually, pinball games are very loud and aggressive, so it was nice to keep the music on and enjoy every second of it. Unfortunately, the wizard doesn’t speak but it also isn’t necessary for this genre.
Controls
Controlling your wizard in The Pinball Wizard is the same as any other pinball game. You have two flippers that you control to launch the wizard into the tower room. But if you’re too slow your wizard will fall so make sure you’re keeping an eye on his location at all times.
In-app Purchases
This game was once only available on Apple Arcade and is now completely free with no ads or in-app purchases. What more could a casual app gamer want? Although it would be cool to purchase boosts or skips if a level is frustrating, it’s refreshing to see no microtransactions in a game.
The Verdict
The Pinball Wizard had it all in my opinion. Frosty Pop took a traditional game and turned it into something exciting with a storyline attached. Not only that, but it had easy controls and absolutely no in-app purchases. Score! I’ll definitely be keeping this on my phone.
If you decide to download The Pinball Wizard, let us know what you think and if you agree or disagree with the things we said. Happy gaming and stay casual!
The Pinball Wizard Overall Rating: 5/5
iOS Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395
Android Link: Currently unavailable
Company: Frosty Pop
Rated: 9+