PaTaank
| PaTaank | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | PF.Magic |
| Publisher(s) | |
| Producer(s) | David Feldman Rob Fulop |
| Designer(s) | Curtis Norris Joel Dubiner Leslie Hedger |
| Programmer(s) | Andre Burgoyne |
| Artist(s) | Charles Hacskaylo Lisa Wong |
| Composer(s) | Nicolaas tenBroek |
| Platform(s) | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Pinball |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer (up to four players) |
PaTaank is a 1994 video game developed by PF.Magic for the 3DO.
Gameplay
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Pataank is a pinball game where the player steers the pinball, hitting it into targets.
Development and release
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Reception
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 24/40[3] |
| GamePro | 17.5/20[4] |
| Next Generation |   [5] |
| 3DO Magazine | [6] |
| Coming Soon Magazine |  [7] |
| Electronic Games | D+[8] |
| Entertainment Weekly | A−[9] |
| Génération 4 | 8%[10] |
| VideoGames | 7/10[11] |
Next Generation reviewed the game, rating it two stars out of five, and stated that "It's an interesting idea, done badly."[5] Entertainment Weekly gave the game an A−.[9]
References
- ^ "3DO Soft > 1994" (in Japanese). GAME Data Room. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ^ Wynne, Stuart (December 1994). "Profile: Crystal Dynamics – Gamers Extraordinaire". 3DO Magazine. No. 1. Paragon Publishing. pp. 22–23. Retrieved November 13, 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Semrad, Ed; Carpenter, Danyon; Manuel, Al; Williams, Ken (December 1994). "Review Crew - Pataank". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 65. Sendai Publishing. p. 44.
- ^ Mo, Slo (January 1995). "ProReview: PaTaank". GamePro. No. 66. IDG. p. 88.
- ^ a b "Finals - Pataank". Next Generation. No. 1. Imagine Media. January 1995. p. 90.
- ^ Wynne, Mark (1995–1996). "Review: PaTaank – Like the innovative Twister, PaTaank is another odd-ball, U.S.P. release, guaranteed to challenge even the most seasones gamesplayer's senses. It's Pinball, but not quite as you know it..." 3DO Magazine (Special Gold). No. 1. Paragon Publishing. p. 94.
- ^ "Pataank - 3DO Review". Coming Soon Magazine. No. 4. Coming Soon Magazine, Inc. March 1995. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
- ^ Yates, Laurie (November 1994). "CD-ROM - PaTaank: Sound and Fury Signifying Nothing". Electronic Games. No. 60. Decker Publications. pp. 142–143.
- ^ a b Strauss, Bob (January 27, 1995). "Pataank". Entertainment Weekly. No. 259. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
- ^ "Tests Express... Pataank". Génération 4 (in French). No. 73. Computec Media France. January 1995. p. 166.
- ^ Dulin, Ron (January 1995). "Power Reviews: PaTaank – Finishing PaTaank only takes a few attempts". VideoGames - The Ultimate Gaming Magazine. No. 72. Larry Flynt Publications. p. 71.
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