65
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.9
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

This is the standard "Bowser has kidnapped the Princess, and Mario must rescue her" story. In this case, the Princess is transformed into a ball and launched from a Super Mario 64-style cannon, which a pair of goombas aim directly at Bowser's Castle. Mario is also transformed into a ball and chases after her.

There are 5 levels, each consisting of a set of pinball tables. Each table has some exits (including the one below the flippers) that Mario can use to move to other tables. Also, each one holds a star, normally obtained by defeating all enemies on the table. Some exits require that Mario has a certain number of stars. To gain access to Bowser's castle, Mario must defeat the bosses of the first 4 levels, which gives him star keys. The game also features a "Time Attack" mode, which allows players to fight already defeated bosses again.

Alternate Titles

  • "Super Mario Ball" -- European/Japanese Title
  • "スーパーマリオボール" -- Japanese spelling

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Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
Mario Pinball Land Game Boy Advance $4.32  
Mario Pinball Land Game Boy Advance $4.32  
Mario Pinball Land Game Boy Advance $4.32  
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Mario Pinball Land    
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The Press Says

The Video Game Critic Dec 19, 2004 A- 91
Kombo.com Oct 18, 2004 7.9 out of 10 79
GameSpot Oct 04, 2004 7.5 out of 10 75
NintendoWorldReport Oct 04, 2004 7.5 out of 10 75
Gamer 2.0 Oct 06, 2004 7.4 out of 10 74
Game Informer Magazine Oct, 2004 6 out of 10 60
GameDaily Oct 19, 2004 6 out of 10 60
Modojo Jan 31, 2005 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60
GameSpy Oct 01, 2004 2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars 50
Gaming Age Oct 13, 2004 D+ 33

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This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by MadEwokHerd (129) on Oct 24, 2004.
 

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