Summary
- Release Year: 1985
- Genres: Pinball
- Platforms: Amstrad CPC
- Developers: Cobra Soft
- Publishers: Cobra Soft
Cobra Pinball (1985)
Cobra Pinball is a pinball game released by Gottlieb in 1985. The game is themed after the 1985 film of the same name, and features a pinball table with a black and red color scheme, and a cobra’s head in the center of the table.
Cobra Pinball is a basic pinball game, with the goal of scoring as many points as possible by hitting targets and bumpers on the table. The game features a number of different targets and bumpers, including a drop target that, when hit, spells out the word “COBRA.” The game also features a number of different bonus features, including a “Cobra Strike” bonus that is awarded when the player hits a series of targets in a row.
Cobra Pinball was a popular game in the 1980s, and is still enjoyed by pinball enthusiasts today. The game is known for its challenging gameplay and its unique cobra theme.
Gameplay
Cobra Pinball is a basic pinball game, with the goal of scoring as many points as possible by hitting targets and bumpers on the table. The game features a number of different targets and bumpers, including:
- Drop targets: There are four drop targets on the table, which when hit, spell out the word “COBRA.” Hitting all four drop targets in a row awards a bonus.
- Bumpers: There are a number of bumpers on the table, which award points when hit.
- Slingshots: There are two slingshots on the table, which can be used to launch the ball back up the table.
- Spinner: There is a spinner in the center of the table, which can be spun to award points.
The game also features a number of different bonus features, including:
- Cobra Strike: The Cobra Strike bonus is awarded when the player hits a series of targets in a row. The number of targets that need to be hit to trigger the bonus varies depending on the difficulty setting.
- Extra ball: An extra ball is awarded when the player scores a certain number of points. The number of points required to earn an extra ball varies depending on the difficulty setting.
- Special: The Special bonus is awarded when the player hits a certain target. The Special bonus varies depending on the difficulty setting.
Difficulty
Cobra Pinball is a challenging game, even on the easiest difficulty setting. The game requires a lot of skill and practice to master. The game’s difficulty can be adjusted by changing the number of targets that need to be hit to trigger the Cobra Strike bonus, and the number of points required to earn an extra ball.
Reception
Cobra Pinball was a popular game in the 1980s, and is still enjoyed by pinball enthusiasts today. The game is known for its challenging gameplay and its unique cobra theme.
In a review of the game, pinball magazine Pinball Review said: “Cobra Pinball is a great game for both casual and experienced pinball players. The game is challenging but fun, and it’s a great way to experience the golden age of pinball.”
Legacy
Cobra Pinball is one of the most popular pinball games of the 1980s. The game is still enjoyed by pinball enthusiasts today, and it is considered to be a classic of the genre.
Cobra Pinball has been featured in a number of video games, including:
- Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection: This video game collection features a number of classic Gottlieb pinball games, including Cobra Pinball.
- The Pinball Arcade: This video game allows players to play a number of classic pinball games, including Cobra Pinball.
Cobra Pinball is also available as a standalone video game for a number of different platforms, including:
- iOS: Cobra Pinball is available for purchase on the iOS App Store.
- Android: Cobra Pinball is available for purchase on the Google Play Store.
- Windows: Cobra Pinball is available for purchase on Steam.
Conclusion
Cobra Pinball is a classic pinball game that is still enjoyed by pinball enthusiasts today. The game is known for its challenging gameplay and its unique cobra theme. If you are a fan of pinball, then you should definitely check out Cobra Pinball.
Review Score
7/10
