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Monster Bash Remake

gameactive13 mentionsFirst seen May 7, 2018Last seen Mar 11, 2025

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Monster Bash Remake is a game mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • opinionmedium

    Monster Bash Remake had the worst reveal of 2018 due to reactive piecemeal disclosures

    Source: Ron Hallett / Jeff Parsons / Martin Robbins (consensus vote)Episode 123 – ClusterVUK 2, The Quickening
  • opinionmedium

    Monster Bash Remake was overwhelmingly well-received by the community

    Source: Ken CromwellEpisode 22 - That SOUNDS good
  • opinionhigh

    Phantom Flip feature is unpopular with players who prefer manual control over automated rescue mechanics

    Source: Jeff Teolis, Krystle Gemmich consensusEpisode 66 – Expo recap with Krystle Gemnich and Jeff Teolis

Recent Mentions (13)

  • Chicago Gaming Company game well-received by community after six months of hype; mentioned as inspiration for future remakes

    Episode 22 - That SOUNDS goodNov 13, 2018
  • In-development Stern remake of classic; delayed since March 2024 Texas Pinball Festival; possible licensing delays; Ken predicts reveal within 7 days

    Episode 15 - Not MuchSep 26, 2018
  • Recent pinball release mentioned as example of game without widespread community complaints

    Episode 705: "Lawlor vs. Lawlor"Aug 8, 2022
  • Chicago Gaming machine; praised for animations, display, light show, and school bat matrix; Ian owns one and has slight bias toward it

    Episode I The Phantom Cringe (Pilot Episode)Mar 20, 2019
  • Classic remake discussed in 'This or That' segment; features expanded display and new lighting; priced similarly to LE tier games (~$7,000)

    SDTM & TWIP - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 21, 2018
  • Chicago Gaming Company remake of classic Williams pinball; pricing revealed at Expo 2018 with Classic Edition at $6,000

    Episode 73 - Expo 2018 & VG News

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Oct 22, 2018
  • Chicago Gaming pinball machine; had LE version playfield art issues; experienced decal cracking due to temperature-sensitive wrapping design

    Episode 82 - Solo DennisFeb 25, 2019
  • Chicago Gaming Company remake announced at Expo in Classic, Special, and Limited editions

    PINBALL EXPO 2018 - SUNDAYOct 21, 2018
  • Limited Edition version by Chicago Gaming Company; being reviewed in tutorial; based on 1998 Williams original

    Monster Bash Remake Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2024)Oct 28, 2024
  • Chicago Gaming remake of classic Williams title; top of the line model; described as beautiful but author experienced poor personal performance

    Quinn’s Pinz & Rock Fantasy - Middletown, NY (April 2019)Apr 1, 2019
  • #5 ranked Chicago Gaming Company game; criticized as overrated with limited replayability despite beautiful presentation and fun factor

    Top 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Chicago Gaming Company (SDTM, 2025)Mar 11, 2025
  • Jersey Jack Pinball title; advertised as grand prize at Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show (June) but announcement was removed 10 minutes after posting; reveal expected soon.

    Episode 42 – Exclusive Andrew Heighway interview + Stern Superman 1978 + BeetlejuiceMay 7, 2018
  • Chicago Gaming remake; 1,250 units produced; features LED coffin, RGB LEDs, improved DMD animations; praised for topper and brightness; $6,000-$8,000 price range

    Episode 66 – Expo recap with Krystle Gemnich and Jeff TeolisOct 22, 2018