Underplayed Gems

Mario Pinball Land (2004)

Mario Pinball Land cover
Developer
Fuse Games, Nintendo
Publisher
Nintendo
Platforms
Wii U, Game Boy Advance
Genres
Sport, Pinball, Adventure, Arcade
Rating
2.8 of 5, 11 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A frantic, inventive pinball-platformer hybrid where flipper skill replaces jumping in a quirky rescue romp.

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About

Jumping has always helped Mario perform heroic feats, but in Mario Pinball Land, the plumber must learn how to roll to rescue the princess. When Bowser kidnaps Peach and escapes to another dimension, a scientist transforms Mario into a ball to chase after the fiend. Now you must use your flippers to shoot a much rounder Mario into doors that lead to new areas. In his new form, Mario is also useful for knocking down enemies, picking up special bonuses, and finding power-ups.

Screenshots

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