Zen Pinball 2 is the main pinball experience on Wii U; it's already host to a massive collection of pinball tables, but it looks like a couple more are set to join the list in the near future.
Announced via the official Zen Studios Blog, the Iron & Steel Pack has been confirmed to be added into the game. The pack will bring two new tables, Wild West Rampage - a table obviously themed around the Wild West - and CastleStorm, Zen Studios' tower defence / real time strategy game. The two tables are set to arrive on all other platforms on 25th or 26th of February, but unfortunately there's no official date for Wii U at the time of writing. The post does confirm the tables are coming to Wii U, however, so they hopefully probably won't be too far behind. Here's the full press release:
Sparks (and bullets) fly in the Iron & Steel Pack, bringing two new original tables, CastleStorm and Wild West Rampage, to Zen's pinball platforms!
In CastleStorm pinball, players will team up once again with the heroic knight Sir Gareth as he returns to protect the Kingdom from the relentless hordes of vicious Vikings and their raging leader, Chief Ramhorn. The table features single and multiball game modes set within a Viking stronghold, an enormous fire breathing dragon, an armored troll, and even a charming donkey!
YEEEEHAAAW! The Wild West Rampage table stars Cindy, a bold bounty hunter who arrives in the western town of Rackton Point with a bone to pick with the town's crooked Sheriff Evans. Cindy has her sights aimed on defeating his men and ruining their crooked plans to control the town, but it definitely won't be easy to loosen Evans' stranglehold. Hit the trail and experience an exciting Western-inspired playfield complete with a rolling 3D steam engine, swinging saloon doors, a six-shooter ball locker, and duels with members of Sheriff Evans' posse!
We certainly can't complain about more pinball tables, though it is disappointing they're being delayed on Wii U; we'll keep you updated when a release date is confirmed.
[source blog.zenstudios.com]
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This makes me want a sequel to Castle Storm for some reason.
I am always happy to see more tables for ZP2! For a long while that was one of the most played games on my Wii U. My friends and I would just pass the gamepad around while we hung out.
I'm getting it Tuesday for the Vita!! Zen has barely released any pins on the 3DS for ages. Pretty lame, and I'm happy I have a Vita to get them all.
I'll be happy to wait as long as they're coming.
I like Zen, but I really want to see Pinball Arcade on the Wii U. I prefer the real life tables.
I really wish I enjoyed Zen's pinball tables, but I really don't no matter how much I try them. To me, they just can't compare to the rule sets, layouts, and themes that real pinball machines and some other pinball video games (e.g. Pro Pinball, Pinball Fantasies, etc) have on offer. I really want to see The Pinball Arcade come to Wii U, even though I already have it on my iPod Touch. (And I have no problems with that version, despite the touch screen controls.)
@mystman12 While it's true most of Zen's pins are 'video gamey' with their rule sets, they have also made tables that are more down to earth. There's nothing in them that can't be done on a real table. Try pins like Street Fighter or Super League Football (my personal fave from Zen).
@Spoony_Tech Are you the same Tech that I've added on 3DS? I made a post ages ago to read but you never replied, so I'll tell you now. My 3DS was stolen on Christmas Eve so delete me from your friends list. Add my new FC: 4742 8005 0203
@Donjwolf Yep and I did reply a few weeks back to that topic. Thanks for letting me know. If you ever get another one let me know.
@Spoony_Tech
Spoony thread? Spoony thread.
As long as Zen refuses to fix the leaderboard issues, I refuse to purchase any more tables.
@Spoony_Tech Wha? I never got an email saying you replied to that topic and it's been so long since I posted it that I never bothered rechecking that thread. Um I already gave you my new FC in my last post. I got a new 3DS just a few days ago :3
I have all tables on PS3, but I'm considering starting to get the newer ones on Wii U instead, and gradually re-buy the old ones too. Just wondering, can anyone say if there's any tech difference between PS3 / Wii U - resolution or other?
Even if the Wii U run in a higher res (I don't know if it does), are the gfx really higher res, or just simply upscaled?
@Donjwolf I always buy them on ps vita too. Especially since I get the ps4 version of the table for free. (Only vita/ps3>ps4 and not the other around )
I'm always excited to see new tables, but every time they update it makes me more sad that the Star Wars tables are separate. There's no reason they couldn't add them into Zen Pinball 2 like they did for every other system, but as much as I want them, I hate the idea of having two icons on my menu for basically the same game. I know that's petty, but it would drive me crazy. I know my money isn't worth their time, but they're missing out on it all the same for those Star Wars tables.
I loved Zen Pinball 2. I have downloaded and purchased every non-Marvel themed table they've got. Just not a super hero fan so I left the others.
PS - I also got all the Star Wars packs. Yeah, they should have combined them, but I can see why they didn't. The whole dark side / light side aesthetic wouldn't work with Zen. And I always choose the path to the dark side...
Whilst playing Castlestorm, a themed pinball table for it crossed my mind.
Glad we're getting one, and the Wild West too.
These tables were revealed weeks ago on other gaming sites.
These tables will come to Wii U, even when not announced yet. Wii U only lacks the pack of football tables which was no loss anyway.
Wii U have got any other table i think.
Any love for the 3DS?
I just wish we had some Nintendo themed packs. However, that's a dream now. Zen wants their tables available everywhere. Of course a Mario or Zelda themed table will be Wii U/3DS exclusive.
Btw, I'll have to ask Barbie what's going on with the 3DS this time around.
@Ventilator Wii U doesn't have Super League Football???? What a shame!! It's my favourite Zen pin ever,
@Donjwolf : Check eShop just in case i remember wrong.
@KnightRider666 I read in an interview that they pretty much have abandoned the platform- I think b/c they didn't think that they played well on the device- I'm guessing for the size of the screen.
I've enjoyed Zen Pinball a lot, but still upset that they haven't released the their part to the Wii U on star wars. And... the other releases came out on XBone first, so naturally I got them on that platform.
@Ventilator I went to Nintendo's website as I don't have a Wii U but I only saw a Marvel pack and a Star Wars pack. Wow. The Wii U and the 3DS is missing SOOOO MANY pins, not just Super League Football. I feel sorry for you Nintendo-only users.
@rockodoodle Really? I do have ZP2 on the 3DS and I played just fine on it. The 3D effect actually made it easier to see everything on the top screen if it was cramped with stuff. I switched to the Vita for pinball though since the 3DS was barely getting any tables in a timely manner and because it was too weak to run The Pinball Arcade on it.
@Donjwolf : Why are you checking a outdated page?
eShop have all PS3/PS4 tables except for the football tables most wouldnt buy anyway. Why do you think everyone only have Wii U? Most have Xbox or a PS console, and Steam.
I have all tables on Steam, VITA, PS3, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox 360 myself.
And nearly all on Wii U.
I told you, I don't HAVE a Wii U so how can I check the Eshop? -_- The only page I CAN check is on Nintendo's website, and how would I know that it's 'outdated,' especially if it's on an -official- website.
It's good that Wii U has most tables then.
I think you're seriously underestimating the power of soccer though. In EU, soccer (football) is mega huge, whereas in NA it's not as popular. It probably sold tons in EU. There's no need to buy every single team either. I just bought the skin that had the wolf mascot since I love wolves. I don't even watch the sport, but it's by far the best table I've played in Zen Pinball 2.
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