As far as depth of game, asset and theme integration, and use of the playfield... this is my favorite game of all right now. It's definitely top 5 over everything else looking at the entire package.
Hey Karl. Love your videos. Thanks for demonstrating such exceptional pinball play; you're inspiring. For those of us getting started in the hobby, what would you say are the best games to practice on? What top three pins would you suggest as a first pin (preferably from the modern stern lineup)?
If we're only talking about modern LCD Sterns, you can't go wrong with Elwin's games: Jurassic Park to learn shot accuracy skills and strategic decision making. Wide variety of shots, some harder than others, others downright nasty (I'm looking at you, "O" shot!) with an incredible well balanced software package. Iron Maiden for a somewhat more traditional layout where you can learn how to get the ball under control. Drop catching, dead bounces, and even loop passing. Toss up on the 3rd as I think those two would cover enough skills training. Again, you can't go wrong with any Elwin. Don't rule out the game in this video though ;) Outside of Stern, I always go back to Attack From Mars to learn flipper skills. It's a basic fan layout but the shots were designed perfectly for all the flipper skills you'd ever need. It's my #1 pick for new players, but the original and not the remake!
@@IEPinball I'm actually planning a trip to play Labyrinth on location as I don't have one in my area. Ithas looked incredibly fun on all your streams. I was looking of Spike/Spike 2 Sterns, but I'm not ruling anything out. I've played AFM remake, but not the original. I'm surprised there's enough of a difference to suggest the original over the remake. I was looking at Keith Elwin's lineup and I think Avengers seems to be the most undervalued for what it is, but perhaps it's that much weaker. When you say any Elwin, that must include Jaws as well (probably a good game for shot accuracy?). Not an Elwin, but I've found John Wick extremely fun, despite draining quickly and the incomplete code (though I can see the ruleset being too simple for a home game even after 1.0). Also, thanks so much for the reply. It means the world coming from you.
I just beat Jerith tonight first time...maybe last time and on ball one...used 1 extra ball. I did run through 9 orbs. I got panicked near the end of the first half, and the clock ticking COMBINED WITH lack of any ball save is brutal... luckily 2nd half is pretty easy. I feel like i had a baby after grinding this table so hard....
I didn't have that issue on mine but you need to bend the metal ball guide on the left hand side slightly so it feeds the lane by the pop more reliably.
Most incredible play fine sir !
Fantastic game! Love watching you play.
Looks like an great pin but dang this guy is awesome at pinball.
The Jareth battle music being such a 90s boss vibe is the chef's kiss! This is one of the best pinball machines ever made.
As far as depth of game, asset and theme integration, and use of the playfield... this is my favorite game of all right now. It's definitely top 5 over everything else looking at the entire package.
Definetely looks smooth gameplay. Cutscenes are not monotonous. My favorite is godzilla. But this is. Discovery.
Hey Karl. Love your videos. Thanks for demonstrating such exceptional pinball play; you're inspiring.
For those of us getting started in the hobby, what would you say are the best games to practice on? What top three pins would you suggest as a first pin (preferably from the modern stern lineup)?
How modern are we talking? Like from 2000s modern or around 2020 modern?
If we're only talking about modern LCD Sterns, you can't go wrong with Elwin's games:
Jurassic Park to learn shot accuracy skills and strategic decision making. Wide variety of shots, some harder than others, others downright nasty (I'm looking at you, "O" shot!) with an incredible well balanced software package.
Iron Maiden for a somewhat more traditional layout where you can learn how to get the ball under control. Drop catching, dead bounces, and even loop passing.
Toss up on the 3rd as I think those two would cover enough skills training. Again, you can't go wrong with any Elwin. Don't rule out the game in this video though ;)
Outside of Stern, I always go back to Attack From Mars to learn flipper skills. It's a basic fan layout but the shots were designed perfectly for all the flipper skills you'd ever need. It's my #1 pick for new players, but the original and not the remake!
@@IEPinball I'm actually planning a trip to play Labyrinth on location as I don't have one in my area. Ithas looked incredibly fun on all your streams.
I was looking of Spike/Spike 2 Sterns, but I'm not ruling anything out.
I've played AFM remake, but not the original. I'm surprised there's enough of a difference to suggest the original over the remake.
I was looking at Keith Elwin's lineup and I think Avengers seems to be the most undervalued for what it is, but perhaps it's that much weaker. When you say any Elwin, that must include Jaws as well (probably a good game for shot accuracy?).
Not an Elwin, but I've found John Wick extremely fun, despite draining quickly and the incomplete code (though I can see the ruleset being too simple for a home game even after 1.0).
Also, thanks so much for the reply. It means the world coming from you.
Are the shots as hard as people say they are? Watching you play makes it look fine!
This shit is so metal, bro.
Imagine putting up 2 Bill on Labyrinth, of all games.
I just beat Jerith tonight first time...maybe last time and on ball one...used 1 extra ball. I did run through 9 orbs. I got panicked near the end of the first half, and the clock ticking COMBINED WITH lack of any ball save is brutal... luckily 2nd half is pretty easy. I feel like i had a baby after grinding this table so hard....
Someone said you adjusted your flippers to droop a bit to make the shots better. Is this correct?
My flippers came like this from the factory
I'd really appreciate your setting for this machine, as you seem to have the sound really dialed in, and I'm having issues with it myself
Should say "settings" plural
@@djonez651 What's wrong with the sound on your machine? That's something I've never had to fiddle with.
What are your thoughts on this machine, do you think it's a keeper?
I thoroughly enjoy it and it will be a long-term game in my collection for certain, even after finishing it.
I heard Haggis is going out of business
@@Hollyweirdification Good thing Haggis didn't make Labyrinth
Had a question Carl how u fix the shot on jaws the reel to mini flipper if I hit it clean hit the metal guide near right ramp
I didn't have that issue on mine but you need to bend the metal ball guide on the left hand side slightly so it feeds the lane by the pop more reliably.
Gotcha little scared to break it lol
Completely unrelated to this game but is there any footage of monster island madness from Godzilla
I streamed it once but lost the footage somehow! It's on my list of things to do again.
Holeee shit
This game is the whole package. Other games I've seen just got one thing I don't like...