Balls of Steel

The tables are all very good, first class classic 2D PC pinball of timeless appeal. I encountered no strange performance issues (unlike with some other recent Atari titles I have played). Many issues mentioned in negative reviews have already been explicitly fixed by a recent patch. There may be some missing features that were present in prior releases, but they are not sorely missed if you have never played, or forgotten about this title for the past 30 years; there are also two (charming if unexceptional) new tables, and considerable effort has clearly been put in on the backend to make the originals run smoothly in a modern context. This isn't a high-brow museum remaster, and in some ways it may be a disappointment to some die-hard fans, but it's also $9 (I got it for $4). For perspective: the original 1997 license would cost about $50 in inflation adjusted dollars today. I think $9 is fair given the quality of the tables and the development effort expended here, keeping in mind...

Balls of Steel (Steam Edition) Balls of Steel is back — and it’s still one of the best digital pinball games ever made. First released in 1997, it delivers five original tables, each with their own missions, voices, and personality. The Steam edition runs smoothly on modern systems, and to my surprise, works flawlessly on Arch Linux through Proton. The physics hold up incredibly well: the ball has weight, shots feel intentional, and multiball is pure chaos in the best way. The sound design and music capture the 90s arcade vibe perfectly, making it both nostalgic and still genuinely fun to play. One important note: the iconic Duke Nukem table is not included in this version, likely due to licensing. It’s a shame, since Duke was a fan favorite, but the four tables here are still excellent. Pros: Four unique, well-designed tables Responsive, satisfying physics Classic 90s sound and style Runs perfectly on Linux (Arch + Proton tested) Cons: No Duke Nukem table ...

the game I have spent WAY too much time back then. also it has a special "scent" of that time as I was playing it with my GF and now Wife, so nostalgia hit harder than usual. but it was crushed by freezes during game play. Do I have too strong PC ? ( 59950X + 3080 ) ?? No idea but becaus of that the is unplayable. too bad, really too bad. So yes I do reccomend it as long as it is working properly. Lask of Duke is a big miss but it is just life, I can live with or without it.