Cactus Canyon Remake Review (w/ New Code)
Summary
Pinball Pursuit reviews CGC Cactus Canyon remake with new code update.
Mrs. J and Dr. C review the Chicago Gaming Company remake of Cactus Canyon, a 1998 Bally Williams game that shipped incomplete and received a new code update kit in late 2023/early 2024 after 27-28 years. They rate it across five categories (theme, look, sound, design, rules) and discuss how the updated ruleset significantly improved the game compared to the original code, landing it a combined 16.75/25 score that ties with Metallica on their Pinball Pursuit rankings.
Looking for an honest Cactus Canyon pinball review? Join Pinball Pursuit as we dive into the Chicago Gaming Company @chicagogamingcompany remake of this absolute classic! For this review, we are playing with the highly anticipated Lyman Sheats Complete Upgrade code kit installed. We put this western-themed machine to the test, rating it across five crucial categories: Theme, Look, Sound, Design, and Rules. See how the new code transforms the game and find out if the upgrade kit is worth it! 📊 HOW WE RATE IT: THE PINBALL PURSUIT REVIEW CRITERIA On Pinball Pursuit, Cameron and JayneAnn score every pinball machine across five core categories to give you the ultimate buyer’s guide for a home arcade or location play. Here is what we look for: 1. THEME INTEGRATION: How well does the machine bring the IP to life? We evaluate assets, animations, custom callouts, and how immersive the overall universe feels while playing. 2. THE LOOK & ARTWORK: From the cabinet art and backglass/translight design to the playfield plastics and toy sculpts. We look at the visual package. 3. THE SOUND DESIGN: Pinball is an audio experience. We rate the music tracks, sound effects clarity, callouts, and how satisfying the audio cues are during critical game modes and jackpots. 4. PLAYFIELD DESIGN & FEEL: The physical engineering. We break down the ball flow, kinetic feel, shot geometry, and mechanics designed by industry icons. 5. THE RULES & PLAYABILITY: Is the code deep enough for a home collection but approachable for casual players? We rate the rules sheet complexity, wizard modes, multiballs, stacks, and overall fun factor.
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Cactus Canyon Remake
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