Hyper 3-D Pinball

Hyper 3-D Pinball is a pinball simulation video game developed by British studio NMS Software and published in 1996 by Virgin Interactive Entertainment for MS-DOS, PlayStation, and Saturn. There are six pinball tables, each with a unique theme.

Hyper 3-D Pinball
Developer	NMS Software
Publisher	Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Platforms	MS-DOS, PlayStation, Saturn
Release	1996

Gameplay

Hyper 3-D Pinball includes several photorealistic tables.^[1] Up to four players can choose between multiple viewing perspectives, including a top-down 2D view and a 3D full-table view.^[2]

There are six uniquely themed tables: Fun Fair, Star Quest 2049, The Gangster, The Monster, Road King USA, and Myst & Majik. Each table presents differing difficulties and events.^[3]

The game emulates authentic pinball mechanics, including responsive flippers, bumpers, and the ability to nudge or “tilt” the table to influence ball trajectory.^[2]

Multiple languages can be selected for the game’s menus and text including English, Dutch, and French.^[2]

Reception

Reception

Review scores

Publication	Score
AllGame	(SAT)[4]
Next Generation	(PC)[1]

Next Generation gave the MS-DOS version of the game four stars out of five; although generally commending the title, they noticed that some elements are missing, such as control of tilt sensitivity, number of balls, and table angles.^[1] In 1998, Saturn Power ranked the game 94th on their Top 100 Sega Saturn Games saying the game is worth a few tries.^[5]