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World Cup Soccer Pinside Rating
This game received 617 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 8.101 /10
World Cup Soccer
Score breakdown
Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:
Game Design: 8.437
Artwork: 7.417
Sounds/Music: 7.607
Other Aspects: 8.372
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9.420/10
7 years ago
Springdale, PA
Simply the greatest Pinballs out there ..So many things to do..So many challenges..So many shots..Great toys..You will never get bored of this Pinball..ever
8.543/10
7 years ago
Wasn't even thinking about getting a World Cup soccer but I couldn't pass up a good deal. My first thought...much easier than my fish tales... the family always end up playing this and the kids love it... not a fan of the back glass... but the game play is fun. Definitely a keeper and speaking of keepers the goal keeper is a fun toy... overall fun game.
8.479/10
7 years ago
Calgary, AB
I didn't think this game was going to be good. I loved it! Great gameplay and cool execution of the soccer theme. I love the assist feature and the goalie/goal scoring toys. I want to get this one in my collection. The backglass looks terrible with that stupid looking dog, and probably doesnt get rated as good as it should because of it.
9.664/10
7 years ago
I just picked up a "Players Condition" WCS 94' and once I got it tuned, WOW... exactly what you want in a Pinball Machine. The build quality compared to what Stern's churns out is night and day difference. All the toys, gimmicks, magnets, and "FUN" factor's of this game make it so great! When lit with LED's, the machine is a whole different animal and one that draws peoples attention from across the room. The bang for your buck game of the year as of 2017 for me. This machine should be rated MUCH higher than it is but due to theme, most collectors shy away from the title. I am not a big fan of soccer either... but it is a dream machine when it come to a Pinball FUN. Pick one up today if you can!
8.960/10
7 years ago
I remember this game from my high school days and always loved it. I bought it about a year ago but wanted to wait to have it in my collection for a while before rating it.
Positives: love the layout and gameplay. Getting to the World Cup is challenging and really fun when you finally get there. While shooting the ball into the goal is pretty easy, there are some difficult shots (final draw, strikers hideout) as well. This is also consistently the favorite of my five pinball machines when I have visitors (both children and adults).
Negatives: I never seem to use the magma save button. I agree with the others about the artwork on the back glass. I actually bought an alternate, but ended up putting the original back because it just didn't feel right.
Positives: love the layout and gameplay. Getting to the World Cup is challenging and really fun when you finally get there. While shooting the ball into the goal is pretty easy, there are some difficult shots (final draw, strikers hideout) as well. This is also consistently the favorite of my five pinball machines when I have visitors (both children and adults).
Negatives: I never seem to use the magma save button. I agree with the others about the artwork on the back glass. I actually bought an alternate, but ended up putting the original back because it just didn't feel right.
6.834/10
7 years ago
Örebro
Great party game even if it is a really hilarious implementation of soccer, can't help but laughing every time I play it. It's just so far off from the sport you could get really, but fun nonetheless. Great action! Unfortunately it's let down by being way too easy to complete so it does not last at home. But for a party night this is a great pinball machine.
7.908/10
7 years ago
WCS is a fantastic casual pinball experience. Shooting the lit GOAL! is always satisfying. The ramps flow nicely but the rest of the layout is just so-so. The spinning ball does very little for gameplay. The game is very fun if ultimately a bit shallow and repetitive. The World Cup Final mode is a blast. Call-outs are entertaining and funny. It isn't exactly a looker, but it certainly isn't offensive. Overall a great pin and a perfect first machine.
Manchester
7.764/10
7 years ago
This game is perfect for having fun. Great layout, interesting toys, plenty to shoot for, just a lot of fun. Rules are fine, dots are fine, everything is fine. Just don't expect deep gameplay and strategy, in my experience. Family friendly and always fun to shoot. Side note: it's a pain to shop.
8.172/10
8 years ago
World Cup Soccer 94 has a great playfield design with many satisfying shots. I can not imagine the theme executed any better. The game has great flow, and is just tons of fun for all skill levels. The call outs match the action in game which is great. The final match against Germany is fun having to manually launch the balls into play & sudden death / tie is a rush. Easter eggs in "Where's Striker" is awesome. This is by far my favorite JPOP game. The few things that bring it down are: the magna save is pretty worthless, the soccer ball is just ok, the art package backglass & cabinet are not great and hearing "Goal" yelled at you can get old. Really wish the TV awards were random / changed with the jets too. This would have made it a better game. Still one of the best bank-for-the-buck games out there.
Magione
8.086/10
8 years ago
Bottom line: Super fun game! Not the deepest, not the prettiest, but very fun and original.
The ramps are pretty easy to hit. Very satisfying layout. Relatively wide, shallow ramps that feed the flippers make for great flow. The rules are easy to understand. Great gimmick with the goaltender and goal. That dang goalie can lead to a lot of frustration and even more exultation. Making a goal feels good, and is appropriately rewarded with a big "GOAAAL!" callout. Theme is very well implemented. Satisfying shots all over the field.
Extremely challenging to get to -- let alone beat -- the wizard mode.
Quite a feat to make Soccer seem interesting and exciting! ;)
The ramps are pretty easy to hit. Very satisfying layout. Relatively wide, shallow ramps that feed the flippers make for great flow. The rules are easy to understand. Great gimmick with the goaltender and goal. That dang goalie can lead to a lot of frustration and even more exultation. Making a goal feels good, and is appropriately rewarded with a big "GOAAAL!" callout. Theme is very well implemented. Satisfying shots all over the field.
Extremely challenging to get to -- let alone beat -- the wizard mode.
Quite a feat to make Soccer seem interesting and exciting! ;)
Viseu
8.598/10
8 years ago
Fortitude Valley
Did not expect much when i bought this game. Remembered poorly maintained examples when I was younger. After a mini restoration I must say this game is super fun! Without a doubt one of the best B-titels arround. Also one of the best theme translations into pinball. Great right and left ramp shots and of course that nasty goaly giving me a hard time. It's a keeper in my collection. One of the best value machines available.
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