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Zen Pinball 2 Coming to PS4 on December 17th
- Thread starter fluffydelusions
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Definitely, kind of a pain upgrading my PFX2 stuff from 360 to PC, before that Humble Bundle.
SillyEskimo
Member
Shit. I own every table for the 360 
panama chief
Member
Shit. I own every table for the 360
Same here ;_;
ptuck874
Member
yeppers, same thing here, cant wait for this and pinball arcade, still holding out on tables on that since they will have that pay to upgrade thing going on
21st century cowboy
Member
Was zen pinball 720p on ps3?
Insane Metal
Member
When is Pinball Arcade launching?
MightyHedgehog
Member
Shit. I own every table for the 360
Yep as well as owning half of them on PS3, so it's not all bad for me, anyway. Still, I cannot go back to Zen 2/FX 2 after being so spoiled by the physics of TPA. I really was hoping that the lack of announcements from Zen would have meant that Zen 3/FX 3 was the next thing up for them and with that I hoped that they would again update the physics along with new lighting for all of the legacy tables as well as any new stuff they've got cooking. It was rumored that they were going with real actual pinball designers (legendary names) for new tables, just as the rumors are that FarSight is doing the same. Still bummed that all of the enhancements to TPA on PS4 are visual and not another big update physics, adding spin and the ability to leave the table for more realistic play. Still, good news to have cross-buy as part of this just as I hope that MS follows suit since Live does keep all licences for digital content across platforms.
schwabdizzle
Banned
The paranormal table is that deal.
Jimmyfenix
Member
Sometime this month.
Dead Prince
Banned
excited. will have something to do. 1080p/60fps?
EDIT: saw in comments.
EDIT: saw in comments.
n00bsauce87
Member
I didn't think I could like playing pinball on a console. Glad to know I was wrong. But I don't feel that comfortable going on a shopping spree for tables. Anyone wanna recommend 3 tables? I think that should suffice for now.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Pinballs are addictive as fuck. Going to give this a go on PS4.
You mean Plants vs Zombies.
Yep. Zen Pinball showing Farsight how it's done. As someone who'd be far more inclined to purchase PS4 tables if Vita cross-play is present, I'm really disappointed in Farsight's decision and hope they come to their senses.
Yep, 720p. On the plus side, 3D support is lovely.
All of the tables have free trials. Also consider that all of the packs are mixed bags. If you are wanting to buy singles, I would go with Excalibur, Ms. Splosion, and Epic Quest.
Minsc
Gold Member
Personal preference, both have free to try models anyway I believe, and are different enough the real correct answer is just both as they compliment each other nicely if you don't have a preference for real tables or original digital ones. Most people prefer the physics in TPA though, but Zen's tables look nicer (though TPA on PS4 is better looking than TPA on any other platform).
Pinball Arcade recreates real tables while Zen has original creations that include fantastical (i.e. video-gamey) elements that would generally be impossible in a real table.
Many feel PA's physics are more realistic, but Zen's physics are still generally great. (I prefer, Zen's physics, in fact, but I seem to be an exception.)
RadarScope1
Member
I'm pumped for next gen 1080p60 pinball. Who woulda thunk it? Crazy times.
Yes.
They both have their benefits. Zen's tables are really encouraging for new players because the objectives are ostentatious and the ball is much easier to control. Zen tables are about making shots whereas Pinball Arcade tables are about wrangling the ball and reducing risk.
If you have a PC that can run them, the Steam versions both have a single free table available to get an idea of their physics.
Neither is superior.
Neuromancer
Member
Yep me too, or at least all the ones I wanted.Shit. I own every table for the 360
Maybe the tables will be PS+ freebies some day. I can't justify buying them all over again.
Farsight is a seriously shady developer.
It took me 5 months for them to finally respond to me to get my kickstarted Next Generation table. Then they sent me the code for Twilight Zone and took another two months to respond to my request for the correct table. Then some woman got back to me and gave me a code that didn't work, then a week later she finally gave me a code that worked. The next day I got an email from her telling me she quit the company (no idea why she felt the need to mail me about that).
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
This is the one thing that bothers me about Zen's pinball packages - as time goes on their table library has become rather fragmented. Older tables are not available on all platforms, etc.
I'd gladly pay to have them all in one place.
Mmmmm my PS+ Star Wars tables will do nicely, thank you, Zen.
I have Marvel and Star Wars tables because they were free on PS+ at some point.
I have Marvel and Star Wars tables because they were free on PS+ at some point.
Spartacus073
Neo Member
Happy to hear it is coming to PS4. Not happy I will have to buy all of those tables...again. I have them on the 360 and iPad. If it comes to the Xbox One I wonder if they will allow the cross platform licensing.
21st century cowboy
Member
The upgrade to 1080p will be and really should make a difference. Even though I think the vita is the perfect machine for my zen pinball love.
ptuck874
Member
plants vs zombies is awesome
plagiarize
Banned
If this comes out before TPA my head is going to explode. Great news though. I have a bunch of tables on the PS3/Vita version. 1080p 60fps or 720p 60 fps in 3D... hmmn... which to choose...
Also, the 7.1 surround in Zen Pinball 2 is awesome as well.
I know, I was as surprised as anyone.
Also, the 7.1 surround in Zen Pinball 2 is awesome as well.
I know, I was as surprised as anyone.
Gillian Seed
Banned
The physics are not that good compared to Pinball Arcade.
It was delayed to next week.
Saberus
Member
For North America
archnemesis
Member
Thanks for the bump. I had no idea this was out for the PS4. Will download!
Zeyphersan
Banned
So what's the difference between Pinball Arcade, Zen Pinball 2, and Pinball FX 2? It's confusing keeping track of them
IAmRandom31
Banned
Having fun with Pinball Arcade, can't wait for Zen!
Yes, EU PSN has the game since Wednesday
I definitely want to spend some money on it, but on the right tables. Sorcerers Lair is great, looking forward to more recommendations.
From what I found out so far:
Pinball Arcade: Software-versions of actual pinball arcade machines. Very realistic physics, everything as authentic as possible.
Zen Pinball 2: Only played one table (Sorcerers Lair) so far, but that game aims for more special effects and animations that are not possible on real tables and gameplay/physics remind me greatly of the old "Pinball Dreams" & "Pinball Fantasies" titles in the 90's. Love that.
Pinball Arcade strives for realism. Zen Pinball does not. I much prefer Zen's way of doing things. Pinball FX is the 360 version of Zen.