Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
Encyclopedia
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection is a video game title from Crave Entertainment
for the Wii
, PlayStation 2
, PlayStation 3
, PlayStation Portable
, Xbox 360
. and Nintendo 3DS
. Players play on a variety of classic virtual pinball machines from Williams Electronics' history. The Williams Collection follows the previous title, Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection
. The game was released by System 3 in PAL territories on June 17th 2011 as Williams Pinball Classics.
Other unlockable options include the ability to use custom-textured pinballs, play a left-to-right inverted (Mirror Mode) version of the game, and disable tilt detection. Flipper control remains intuitive in Mirror Mode, with the left trigger controlling the left on-screen flipper. Side-specific features of some games, such as Lane Change, move to the opposite side of the table.
In the Wii version of the game, the player uses the trigger buttons of the Wii Remote
and Nunchuk to activate the flippers. The table can be bumped or shifted with the motion sensors in either the Remote or Nunchuck. The resulting table motion is proportional in magnitude and identical in direction to the controller's motion. This allows skilled players to use just enough motion to perform advanced ball saves without triggering the tilt mechanism, just as can be done on a physical machine.
The following are in the PSP, Wii, PS3 and 360 versions only:
The following are in the PS3 and 360 versions only:
in its 2008 video game awards, while the PSP version was nominated for best PSP game of 2008 by GameSpot
. Gamasutra
named The Williams Collection the third most overlooked game of 2008.
Crave Entertainment
Crave Entertainment is an American video game company. It was founded in 1997 by Nima Taghavi. Its headquarters is in Newport Beach, California...
for the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
, PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
, PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
, Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
. and Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
. Players play on a variety of classic virtual pinball machines from Williams Electronics' history. The Williams Collection follows the previous title, Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection is a pinball video game developed by FarSight Studios and published by Crave Entertainment. The tables in the game are recreations of real tables. The game was later released as Gottlieb Pinball Classics, published by System 3, in Europe and Australia...
. The game was released by System 3 in PAL territories on June 17th 2011 as Williams Pinball Classics.
Gameplay
All tables are available at the start of play, but some require you to use credits. The player begins the game with 30 credits and earn more by obtaining specials and accomplishing various goals on each table. For 100 credits, you can buy any of the locked tables for free-play mode. Completing the 5 table goals for any table also allows you to unlock a locked table.Other unlockable options include the ability to use custom-textured pinballs, play a left-to-right inverted (Mirror Mode) version of the game, and disable tilt detection. Flipper control remains intuitive in Mirror Mode, with the left trigger controlling the left on-screen flipper. Side-specific features of some games, such as Lane Change, move to the opposite side of the table.
In the Wii version of the game, the player uses the trigger buttons of the Wii Remote
Wii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
and Nunchuk to activate the flippers. The table can be bumped or shifted with the motion sensors in either the Remote or Nunchuck. The resulting table motion is proportional in magnitude and identical in direction to the controller's motion. This allows skilled players to use just enough motion to perform advanced ball saves without triggering the tilt mechanism, just as can be done on a physical machine.
Tables
The following pinball machines are included in all versions of the game:- Black KnightBlack Knight (pinball)Black Knight is a 1980 pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie and released by Williams Electronics.This game is known for its two-level playfield , and introduced the patented "Magna-Save", in which a player-controlled magnet is used to prevent outlane drains. This was first of a series of four...
- FirepowerFirepower (pinball)Firepower is a 1980 pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie and released by Williams.Firepower was the first solid-state electronic pinball to feature 3-ball Multi-Ball, as well as "Lane Change", where the player uses the right flipper button to shift the lit lights in a set of lights on the...
- FunhouseFunHouseFunHouse is a pinball game designed by Pat Lawlor. It was released in 1990 by Williams Electronics. As its title suggests, the game is themed after the concept of a funhouse, a walk-through amusement park featuring many attractions....
- GorgarGorgarGorgar is a pinball machine manufactured by Williams Electronics, now known as WMS Industries. Among many of the William's company's firsts, Gorgar was the first 'talking' pinball machine. With a vocabulary of seven words, the words could be combined together for different phrases. Such as "Gorgar...
- Pin*Bot
- Space ShuttleSpace Shuttle (Pinball machine)Space Shuttle was a space themed pinball machine made in 1984 by WMS Industries. The table sold 7,000 units with the slogan "The fastest way to make your earnings really take off!". The concept of the game was done by Joe Kaminkow. The designers were Barry Oursler and Joe Kaminkow...
- Taxi
- WhirlwindWhirlwind (pinball)Whirlwind is a pinball machine produced by Williams. It is distinguished by its pair of playfield rotating discs, and backglass fan that simulates the feeling of wind on the player at certain times in the game.-External links:* * * *...
The following are in the PSP, Wii, PS3 and 360 versions only:
- Jive TimeJive TimeJive Time was a pinball machine released on April 23, 1970 and made by the Williams Manufacturing Company. This table is nearly exactly the same as a pinball machine called Rock 'n Roll which was released on the same day as Jive Time. The only differences are that Jive Time has a replay feature and...
(Unlockable for PS3 and 360 versions) - Sorcerer
The following are in the PS3 and 360 versions only:
- Tales of the Arabian Nights
- Medieval MadnessMedieval MadnessMedieval Madness is a Williams pinball machine released in June 1997. Designed by Brian Eddy and programmed by Lyman Sheats, Medieval Madness had a production run of 4,016 units. It was an immediate critical and popular success, earning well on location and achieving widespread popularity among...
- No Good GofersNo Good GofersNo Good Gofers is a Williams pinball machine released in December 1997.-External links:**...
Reception
The Wii version was nominated for Best Graphics Technology for the Wii by IGNIGN
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in its 2008 video game awards, while the PSP version was nominated for best PSP game of 2008 by GameSpot
GameSpot
GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
. Gamasutra
Gamasutra
Gamasutra is a website founded in 1997 for video game developers. It is owned and operated by UBM TechWeb , a division of United Business Media, and acts as the online sister publication to the print magazine Game Developer...
named The Williams Collection the third most overlooked game of 2008.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of this game features the following songs:- "Full Throttle" By Eric Barnett
- "Premonition" By Chris KlineVertexguyChristopher Paul Kline is an American artist/musician best known as "Vertexguy" or the "Vertex Guy". His artwork and music is present in several video games spanning more than a dozen titles across several console and PC platforms...
- "Let Go" By Brett Rakestraw
- "Flipper Frenzy" By Jeremy Fannon
- "Maelstrom" By Don Madison
- "Depeche" By Nelson Everhart
- "Blast Off" By Damien Harrison
- "The Weezered" By Jim Watson
- "Arcade Jam" By Chris KlineVertexguyChristopher Paul Kline is an American artist/musician best known as "Vertexguy" or the "Vertex Guy". His artwork and music is present in several video games spanning more than a dozen titles across several console and PC platforms...
- "Oracle" By Chris KlineVertexguyChristopher Paul Kline is an American artist/musician best known as "Vertexguy" or the "Vertex Guy". His artwork and music is present in several video games spanning more than a dozen titles across several console and PC platforms...
- "Pinball Dreams" By Chris KlineVertexguyChristopher Paul Kline is an American artist/musician best known as "Vertexguy" or the "Vertex Guy". His artwork and music is present in several video games spanning more than a dozen titles across several console and PC platforms...