Thanks for responding guys, well I took the time to play hookie (sp?) & hit Starburst w/ all the info from the replies in mind, & have to agree, POTC.

Of course, to really get a feel for a game @ Starburst IMO u've got to bring ur own level, reset the hardness of the machine & clean the pf so the ball isn't so sloth-like - lol!

The reason I was asking is I wanted to put a pin @ the cottage again but don't need any service probs up there outside of waxing / cleaning etc. Got a TSPP & Shrek @ home, over time couldn't stand the constant hurry-ups of LOTR...

I need to play the game more but the lack of Depp & other voices would have been great just like the reviews always said @ ipdb, the sneeze-guard would have to go too....

The real shame is the big title games are really the big dogs, I mean if u get Pingame - look @ what Borg had planned w/ an upper pf w/ flips that became that enclosed captive ball area in IJ4... uuungghhhh......

I really thought TDK was going to be great when I played it w/ revision 2 software but I'd agree w/ Adam, monotony at it's best, w/ no hope of a wiz mode now being added... ever.

IJ4, another monster license, scoops way to easy to hit / fluke all the time, hit the ark, hit the ark, hit the ark, multiball, hit the ark, hit the ark ........

Then there's WoF & WPT, no wonder Starburst is blowing these out...

-Rod

I was wondering why SM (Spiderman) was not in the list of the dogs?    Does that mean SM is above POTC?  One day I'd love to own one of the SM, POTC, TSPP, FG/Shrek, LOTR - tough juggling act between reviews & theme though.

Quoted from Tuborg

I was wondering why SM (Spiderman) was not in the list of the dogs?    Does that mean SM is above POTC?

Big time! SM is no dog. Was surprised to see POTC in the "dog" list. It's a great game.

Duane

Just my opinion, outside of LOTR, TSPP & FG / Shrek I haven't really liked any of the Stern titles enough to play past a few games.

SM wasn't even a consideration for me in asking which was best as I was never a SM fan to begin w/ & reeeaallly didn't like the gameplay either....

I think when POTC was about to be released I bought into the hype & went to play as soon as Starburst set 1 up... I remember I was very dissapointed, but after playing the other week, I would agree the best out of those listed.... still can't get into even playing SM again....

-Rod

Just bought a SM and now along with LOTR I have two Sterns in the collection. I just shopped out LOTR, and upto now I am enjoying the gameplay. If it stays in the collection, time will tell.

I have always liked SM and when the opportunity to buy a HUO pin with 49 plays on it came, I bought it. But I understand not being a fan of the theme, because that is what TSPP does to me. Never liked the Simpsons and frankly I just do not get it. Thankfully there is so much selection we can all chose what we want.

Quoted from soltic

Just my opinion, outside of LOTR, TSPP & FG / Shrek I haven't really liked any of the Stern titles enough to play past a few games. ...

I think when POTC was about to be released I bought into the hype & went to play as soon as Starburst set 1 up... I remember I was very dissapointed, but after playing the other week, I would agree the best out of those listed.... still can't get into even playing SM again....

-Rod

Some titles you need to play them a bit to really appreciate them. POTC and Shrek have both been that way for me. I enjoyed POTC when it first game out, but thought it was a decent title. The more I played it, though, the more I came to appreciate it and the more I liked it.

With Shrek/Family Guy, again, I enjoyed them, but the more time I have put on it, the more I appreciate it. I absolutely love the game now. I play Shrek more than TSPP. I think TSPP is a better game, but it's so damn frustrating where Shrek is just plain fun.

Of course, if you aren't into the theme that might kill it for you. You mentioned SM. I LOVE that game. It's a great title. Would love to have one some day and might have to sell some Williams to get one. But if you don't like the theme, you probably won't like the game.

Duane

POTC is my favourite new STERN and I will own one sooner or later.\
IJ4 is a dog,don't like it.
WOF is not bad but still a dog,don't like the theme.
TDN is ok,I like playing it but I wouldn't own it.