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I noticed comments in other threads about categorizing pinball games into these two categories: stop and go, and flow. I think it might be an interesting discussion to talk about what games we think fall into these categories, and which styles we prefer. I would also like to add another dimension: linear verses non-linear progression. Let me give you an example:
I would say Whitewater is a type game with linear progression - there's pretty much a set number of goals to reach to get to the end and a certain approach to playing to get there. Other games like Who?Dunnit or Fish Tales are not as linear in nature (you can score more points by completing various random goals than trying to solve the cases). I would say Twilight Zone has both linear and non-linear progression (meaning there are multiple goals and different ways to progress).
What type of games do you like and what games fit into these categories?
I would say Whitewater is a type game with linear progression - there's pretty much a set number of goals to reach to get to the end and a certain approach to playing to get there. Other games like Who?Dunnit or Fish Tales are not as linear in nature (you can score more points by completing various random goals than trying to solve the cases). I would say Twilight Zone has both linear and non-linear progression (meaning there are multiple goals and different ways to progress).
What type of games do you like and what games fit into these categories?