A Sonic pinball spin-off, original and snappy. Shorter than classic Sonics, lovely for pinball fans and blue hedgehog lovers.
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Category
Platformer1 player3+
Description
Metal Sonic ball traverses giant pinball tables to battle Robotnik in this Sega game. Published by Sega, released in the United States in November 1993. Pinball-platformer game with Sonic as pinball ball, giant pinball tables and Robotnik bosses.
Sonic Spinball review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Turning the hedgehog into a pinball was a wild idea, and the chaos it unleashes is a riot. Flippers snap, ramps fling you upward, and the twitchy physics bounce you all over labyrinthine tables. You replay to beat your score, for that jolt of the unexpected on every launch, and the raw energy still grabs you today.
The NTSC release of Sonic Spinball is the US version of Sega Technical Institute's pinball.
Is Sonic Spinball still worth playing in 2026?
A pinball spin off by Sega Technical Institute, Sonic Spinball offers an original pinball experience where Sonic himself becomes the ball through themed tables. The vibrant art direction, interactive levels with light scenario and accessible handling make it a pleasant curiosity of the Sonic catalogue. Without reaching the elegance of a Devil Crash, the title keeps obvious charm. For anyone fond of Sonic or seeking an atypical pinball on Mega Drive, a valid recommendation today still truly here indeed for any Sonic fan now even.
