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(More customer reviews)I actually downloaded this directly from the PSN store where they were having a half-price sale on some PS3 and PSP downloads.
The ZEN features VERY well designed tables. The physics are simply fantastic and, with the Dual Shock controller you really feel the game. The download comes with 4 tables: Shaman, Tesla (my favorite), El Dorado and V12. They are pretty well done but... it's only 4 and it gets boring quickly. At the time I am writing this review 2 extra table, including the Ninja Gaiden could be downloaded for about $2.50 each for a total of 6 tables.
Once you select a table you can play it in a solitaire mode or you can do multi-player over the PlayStation Network or join a 'tournament' or you can have more than one player taking turns if playing with friends or family at home. Even when you play in solitaire mode, your scores are recorded and you can see various stats that compare you against everyone else who plays that table. I, for example, I am somewhere in the 170,000's on Tesla and 6500's on V12.
When you play online, the person who organizes the game sets a goal - like 5,000,000 points, for example and, whomever, from the party of 4, gets there first wins. It's interesting that, if the online game starts with fewer than 4 or someone drops, someone else can join a game in progress but, of course, it's difficult to win because you'd be starting with a handicap.
For what I paid - five dollars - I am happy with the purchase. I'm not sure if the game is worth the full price, given that you will be paying more for more tables. My suggestion is to try the PSN demo where you can play El Dorado minus the network options, plus some extra time needed to re-download the game once your current game ends.
I will give the ZEN 4-stars: pluses for the super-realistic pinball simulator but subtracting a little for the scarcity of tables and for the not so exciting online modes.
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Product Description:
ZEN Pinball offers an unparalleled arcade experience for casual players and experts alike! The game combines the thrills of traditional pinball with exciting new features!The rules are simple: the player has to keep the ball on the playfield by using the flippers, and - occasionally - by slightly nudging the table.Each target, loop and ramp scores a certain amount of points, and there are special modes that can be triggered by specific methods on each table.The flashing lights on the playfield and the messages on the dot matrix display always tell which way to shoot the ball.ZEN Pinball also offers two major features you will not find in other pinball games: you can compete head to head in single games with other players over PlayStation®Network, and you can also enter multi-day Tournaments to test your scoring skills against the pinball fans all over the world!1-4 players100 MB minimum save sizeHDTV screen resolution: 720pMotion sensor functionNetwork featuresNetwork players 2-4
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