Got a call from my pinball pusher (lol), saying that there's a Freddy: A Nightmare on Elm Street game in town that's available depending on playtest, inspection and whatnot. I have an extensive collection of horror related pieces, large scale and otherwise (including Tales from the Crypt and Elvira and the Party Monsters), so this pin would certainly fit the theme, but is it as good as I remember?
Checked out some you-tube vids after he called me about it and dropping quarters into this unit was certainly something I was known to do (remember that claw save?), but is it worth owning as a gaming piece and not just a show piece? I'm aware of the issues with the game through research over the past few years since I've always wanted it (or thought I did), but now that it could be in my house soon I'm starting to wonder if it's nostalgia driven or if in fact it was a decent game.
Thoughts?
I'm not a Williams Bally fanboy but I think i know good pinball and that most of my favourite games were from their shop, like CFTBL and Elivra. Trying to keep an open mind on Gottlieb though since i've been so pleased with Tales from the Crypt and believe as a Data East title it doesn't get the respect it deserves.
In Collection: Tales from the Crypt, Elvira & the Party Monsters and Monster Bash
Appreciate the input. Collection wise it's obviously a good fit, but without playing the game it's hard to remember the nuances of the machine. Having said that, maybe I'll try the visual pinball version if I can track one down and see if that jogs my memory.
In Collection: Tales from the Crypt, Elvira & the Party Monsters and Monster Bash
Agreed. I passed on the purchase. For a number of reasons, some of which are outlined here and others. Seems to be no shortage of the units though, on Kijiji Calgary at this moment there are 3 Nightmare pins available, hard to believe, likely trying to cash in on the remake attention. Thanks for the advice all as I passed on it one of my dream machines came available so I lept on it.
In Collection: Tales from the Crypt, Elvira & the Party Monsters and Monster Bash
If there is 3 make some lowball offers, it might work, and have one cheap. The games get booring quickly soud beside fredy's voice that is good there is a weird and very anoying sound during a game that realy help accelrate the booriness of the game. But if you get it under 1K go for it at that price range it would be a not so bad game a "C list" I should say.
Had many inquiries? I'm a huge horror movie fan with a rather exhaustive (ahem) collection of items that go bump in the night. Is the unit truly worth a grab? I know that when I played it in the past the Freddy quotes were always good for a laugh, sort of like the Crypt Keeper in the TFTC pin, buthave rarely seen the glove intact, much less work properly.
You the guy with the Dracula pin to?
In Collection: Tales from the Crypt, Elvira & the Party Monsters and Monster Bash
Meh.. buy one for as low as you can, enjoy it for as long as you want and get rid of it. Shouldn't be too hard to get rid of, it's not a game you see that often*.
Own Magic, Star Gazer, Batman Forever, STTNG, Mystery Castle (project)
Gone Fairy, Secret Service, Meteor x3, Title Fight, Eight Ball Deluxe, Bone Busters Inc., Seawitch, Starship Troopers, Strange Science, Arena, Hook, Pin*Bot x2, Time Warp, Motordome, Robocop, Black hole, Jurassic Park , Wipe-Out, Pinball Pro: Challenger I, Swords of Fury, Stargate, Party Zone
bsd, no thats not me. taf,sof,highspeed,pf and freedy thats me i had a few inquiries, and yes the glove is busted.bring cash and a truck i think i would let it go for around $1200. you can always get your money back when you get bore of it. cheers stan
Have to agree on the "ugly" part, those playfield colors are pretty bad but it does have a place in a horror collection. The ball sae was the Freddy Claw popping up from under the playfield, c'mon that was cool... it's no phantom flip. but still pretty sweet.
In Collection: Tales from the Crypt, Elvira & the Party Monsters and Monster Bash
Had one, a friend lft it here for a few years. It was in horrible shape, so, of course, I had to get it nice. I had alot of fun on it for about two years, it eventually had to go to make room for others and I wasnt too sad to see it go. I kinda played it enough. I also have a Stargate and it doesnt come close but thats just my opinion. That is to say, I think Stargate is a much better game. Get one for $1100 and under and you're doing ok. I make it sound like its not a good game but it is. And theres lots of things to accomplish in gameplay. I'd get one if I found a killer deal but I sure wouldnt go out of my way.
TSPP is here!! STTNG on the way! Tommy Stargate High Speed Genesis Aztec
Off to other homes to be enjoyed...Freddy a Nightmare on Elm St, Pinbot, F-14, Robocop, Monday Night Football, Flash Gordon, Mr & Mrs Pacman, Meteor, Jurassic Park, Grand Lizard, City Slicker, Baby Pac-man, Wheel Of Fortune and T2 has moved on...man I miss these things when I sell them!
The rime of the ancient game:Hight hand,LAE,6MDM,Spiderman,Freddy, South park,Night rider,Elvis,Lethal weapon,EBD,Power play,Pinbot,Lotr, CFTBL,CV,Getaway,CBW,BK,JM,BTC,JD,VND,SPIDERMAN,TOM