Review of Williams Pinball Vol. 8 for PlayStation 5

Are you pumped for some fresh pinball excitement with Pinball FX? Let’s dive into our review of the Williams Pinball Volume 8 pack and see if it scores a perfect play!

Pinball enthusiasts, here’s your chance to explore a fantastic trio of tables available in the latest Williams Pinball Volume 8 DLC. This thrilling set features Black Knight 2000, Earthshaker!, and Banzai Run. You can experience these legendary tables in their classic form or enjoy them with the enhanced graphics and interactive elements that Zen Studios is famous for. Expect to see animations like a 3D tower or a menacing Black Knight in Black Knight 2000, alongside vibrant lighting and captivating effects. Earthshaker! comes with brightened displays and a fun addition of a 3D convertible racing across the screen. Meanwhile, Banzai Run amps it up with 3D motocross theming, showcasing helmets, bikes, and handlebars as part of your ball-hitting antics.

The Black Knight 2000 table offers a unique mix of upper and lower playfields, demanding some strategic gameplay to maximize your score. Balls are initially propelled onto the upper field before the journey continues down to the Magna Save zone below. For those aiming to rack up points, mastering Skyway Ramp or Lightning Wheel Lane shots is key to keeping the ball in the upper field.

Wondering what challenges await you on Black Knight 2000? Your mission includes knocking down drop targets to spell out KNIGHT, relighting the left kickback within a ticking clock, and pursuing bonuses by spelling BLACK to exploit the Skyway Ramp shot. Another fun feature is the spin lamp that awards random bonuses once hit into the Lightning Wheel. If the lights go out, reignite them via the left inlane rollover. Scoring WAR at the central rollovers initiates a Hurry Up sequence for the Skyway Ramp, raising potential points with every successful hit. Lower the Drawbridge by targeting all three Drawbridge Targets, enabling ball locks for a spectacular multiball experience, triggered by securing three balls. Spell WIN with rollovers to power up the bonus multipliers and activate RANSOM shots to the Drawbridge.

On to Earthshaker! This thrilling table challenges you to predict earthquakes across different zones for massive bonuses. Hit the right speed down the spiral plunger lane for hefty point boosts, and land the ball in the Shelter sinkhole to snag random, rotating rewards. Hitting loop shots elevates the value of jet bumper scores. Shooting blinking ZONE targets lights up ball lock in the Shelter. Storing two balls and sending a third initiates multiball play, illuminating the center ramp to claim the jackpot. Multiball activation doubles as your ticket to the table’s trophy. Hit the center ramp to enhance the captive ball value within a limited time. Quick multiball launches two balls, setting you up to quickly heighten your score!

Finally, Banzai Run delivers intense racing action as you compete to secure the top spot. Target specific colored racers—Red Hot, Blue Beard, Yellow Belly, or Green Machine—by hitting their corresponding targets. The visual spectacle moves vertically to the backglass section, typically reserved for table titles and art, transforming it into Banzai Hill. Race the ball to the finish in the upper left corner of this space. Defeat all bikers, claim the #2 rank, and launch multiball, where Time Lock activates and the center eject hole stores one ball. For a jackpot, transition the other ball to Banzai Hill and lock it at the center to vacate the King of the Hill. Encounters also feature a Freestyle Course option on the upper right of verticals, opening another skillful path for bonus points.

Now, let’s touch on trophies! Williams Pinball Volume 8 syncs with the Additional Tables #6 DLC, offering a Bronze trophy per table. Challenges include topping the motocross rankings in Banzai Run, spelling BLACK and using the Skyway ramp in Black Knight 2000, and advancing through zones for an Earthshaker! multiball start.

The Williams Pinball Volume 8 pack, offering Black Knight 2000, Earthshaker!, and Banzai Run, invites endless entertainment with Zen Studios’ signature enhancements. Whether you favor original style or zen-tastic twists with 3D characters and heightened light shows, this DLC delivers on all counts. Priced at $14.99 as a Cross-Buy DLC, it supports both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 systems, delivering seamless gaming fun across platforms.

Disclaimer: This review was crafted using a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Zen Studios.