''Pro Pinball: Big Race USA'' is an

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developed by Cunning Developments, published by

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and distributed by

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for

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and

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. It is the third game in the ''Pro Pinball'' series, and is themed around travelling around the United States in a car, similar to the Williams physical table ''

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''.

Background

It is notable for having a lot more "simulation" features than its predecessor '' Pro Pinball: Timeshock!'', such as ability to configure table angle, flipper strength and how "worn" the table should appear to be. It also features a skill level setting, perhaps in response to ''Pro Pinball: Timeshock!s difficulty. It also has improved graphical features including a subtle texture on the ball (so you can see how the ball is spinning) and motion blur.

Reception

The PlayStation version received "average" reviews according to the

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. In Japan, where the same console version was ported and published by Syscom as part of the ''World Greatest Hits Series'' on 13 June 2002, ''

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'' gave it a score of 22 out of 40. The PC version received the "Special Award" for "Quick-Fix Gaming" from ''

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'' in 1999. The editors wrote that it "set a new standard in PC pinball" and "proved so incredibly addictive it might as well have shipped with a set of cranial meat hooks."

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