The pinball 2000 project took up much time and resources. The fact that only two games were produced is evidence of its failure. 7000 games sold was certainly not enough to recoup the costs. The idea was basically to make a smaller than normal sized playfield, mass produce it, and then just simply swap out software for each new release. Same old boring playfield layout for each game. Of course the upper playfield is so dark you cant even see it and you lose sight of the path of the ball. The monitor is just one big distraction and the shots are boring and repetitive. The fact that some people here really like the two games that were programmed for the one table doesn't change the FACT that pinball 2000 was an abomination. A video/pin Frankenstein lesser than the sum of its parts which most pinball enthusiasts (the ones that put quarters into the games) were turned off by. Now I don't fault any people here who like the games or god forbid spent $2000+ on one of these steaming piles so why do you feel the need to personally attack me for my opinion? I didn't cause the downfall of a great maker of classic pins. Just because I feel these pins should take their rightful place buried in the landfill next to all those E.T. cartridges does not mean I am actively pursuing that course of action.
Now compared to most other 1990's Bally/Williams pins, how can anyone honestly look favorably on pinball2000? It baffles the mind.
