''Slam Tilt'' is a

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simulation video game developed by Swedish studio Liquid Dezign HDB and published by 21st Century Entertainment in 1996 for

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as ''Slamtilt Pinball''. The game is the last in a series of Amiga pinball titles released by the publisher, including ''

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Gameplay

The

release of ''Slam Tilt'' featured four themed tables: 'Mean Machines', 'The Pirate', 'Ace of Space' and 'Night of the Demon'. Each table features an animated LCD panel at the top of the screen upon which scores and animations are displayed. The game also offers additional challenges through 'video modes' in which the player must use the LCD panel and table to complete further objectives.

Reception

The

version of ''Slam Tilt'' was received positively by reviewers. Tina Hackett for ''

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'' praised the game as an "excellent title" at the same technical and graphical quality of previous pinball titles from the publisher. Richard Jones for ''

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'' stated ''Slam Tilt'' was "the biggest, best and most imaginative pinball game on the Amiga". Tim Norris for ''

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'' similarly provided high praise for the game, while also noting its similarities to other titles from the publisher. ''

'' ultimately ranked the game as the 13th best Amiga game of all time. The PC port of ''Slam Tilt'' received lukewarm reviews. Gareth Jones of ''

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'' stated "overall, (the game) is quite good, the ball dynamics are well done and realistic, and the tables are well laid out", but the game's presentation suffered from a "partial close up of half the table", making it "difficult to aim at ramps or chutes you can't see".

Legacy

A 3D version of ''Slam Tilt'' titled ''SlamTilt Resurrection'' was released in 1999 for Windows. The revision was developed by Ganymede Technologies and published in Europe by 21st Century Entertainment. In the United States, the game was republished as a budget title by Cardoza Entertainment under the title ''Avery Cardoza's Slam Tilt Pinball''. ''SlamTilt Resurrection'' only includes the 'Night of the Demon' and 'The Pirate' tables in the original game. These tables are fully redesigned, except for the scoring and layout, with 3D high-resolution graphics at screen resolutions for up to 1600x1200 with 32-bit colors and overhauled ball physics.

References

External links

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