3D Pinball: Space Cadet (0)

Overview

3D Pinball: Space Cadet is a video pinball game with graphics and an emphasis on through completion of missions. As you earn , your cadet will be promoted to the next rank, making new missions available. There are a total of nine ranks in the game, from Cadet to Fleet Admiral. Due to the format, many mission objectives consisted of hitting certain targets or passing through certain areas on the table a set number of times. As with many pinball games, there was a for overusing the tilt controls. Up to could play at once using a type of pass and play mechanic on one computer. Whenever one player lost a , it would become the next player's turn to continue. Players were limited to three balls with the possibility to earn extra ''.

Missions

Both the of the completion requirements and the point values of the rewards for these missions stepped up with every promotion you received. Common mission mechanics included hitting certain targets, entering tunnels, and certain table elements. There are nine tiers of missions.

The first tier of missions consisted of three regular missions and one special assignment.

• Target Practice: Hit eight attack . Reward: 500,000 points.
• Launch Training: Hit the launch three times. Reward: 500,000 points.
• Re-Entry Training: Pass through the entry three times. Reward: 500,000 points.
• Science Mission: Hit three and collect a sample. Reward: 750,000 points.

Controls

The default controls for the game are:

• Left Flipper: Z
• Right Flipper: /
• Plunger: Space
• Bump Right: X
• Bump Left: .
• Bump Up: Up