Pin-Bot is a classic NES adaptation of the famous Williams arcade pinball machine, bringing the cosmic sci-fi table to home consoles. Released in 1990, this 8-bit port captures the multi-level playfield, complete with its signature robotic visage and dynamic scoring features. As a staple of the NES pinball genre, it delivers surprisingly accurate ball physics and fast-paced bumper action.
How to Play
Your objective is to advance through the solar system by hitting specific targets and ultimately opening Pin-Bot’s visor to lock balls for a high-scoring multiball mode. The controls follow the standard NES pinball layout: press the D-pad to activate the left flipper, use the A or B buttons for the right flipper, and press Down to pull the plunger and launch the ball.
Tips
- Focus on hitting the brightly coloured targets in the centre to light up the grid and open the visor for multiball.
- The upper right flipper is crucial for making skill shots into the vortex rampโtiming is everything for massive bonus points.
- Nudge the table carefully to save the ball from draining down the outlanes, but be warned: doing it too much will trigger a tilt and cost you your turn.
Leave a Comment / Review: