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Popeye Saves the Earth (Bally 1994)

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Welcome Aboard!

 

Popeye Saves the Earth was released by Bally in 1994.  The physical pinball machine is the last machine produced as part of the "SuperPin" line which incorporates a wide body design.
 

I noticed a post on a VPin Facebook group that mentioned the Popeye digital version could really use a remaster but people thought it might not get any attention.  I checked the current Visual Pinball offerings for Popeye and, indeed, the game looked beautiful but was in need of new physics / sounds / VR Room, etc. Game On!
 

The intention on this mod was the obvious upgrades to modern physics/sounds, etc. but I also wanted a bright, colorful and light-hearted digital version that captures the beautiful color scheme.
 

Additionally, there are some script options that can harness the black and white origins of early Popeye cartoons that can be turned on or off.  Sample images are below.  Brightness levels are also available via magna save buttons.
 

A big thank you to the previous authors listed on this file including mfuegemann (2014!), JPJ Team PP,  Psiomicron and anyone else that might have contributed to earlier versions of this title.  Please contact me if anyone was missed.
 

Also, a major thank you to the original Bally team who created this title back in the mid 90s.
 

The following improvements have been made to this version:
 

* nFozzy Physics, Fleep Sounds, TargetBouncer, VR Room, Corrected Geometry for Table Sizing, Lighting Tweaks, Dynamic Ball Shadows, Multi-Ball Cradle Physics, Script Organization, Graphic Improvements, Dimmer Level (LUT) Selector, Gameplay Balance - TastyWasps
* Playfield Element Upscales - MovieGuru
* VR Upscales & Assets - Hauntfreaks, DGrimmReaper & Psiomicron
* Incandescent Lighting Option - Hauntfreaks
* Testing - VPW Team
 

Now, go eat some spinach and kick the s**t out of Bluto!

Edited by TastyWasps
Title change to include Bally 1994

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tedlogan12

· Edited by tedlogan12

   5 of 5 members found this review helpful 5 / 5 members

Probably the least loved Python/Barry table, but in some ways, it's kind of a culmination of the design choices they made. Bluto's head becomes the 'adversary' head that appeared in Pinbot, Grand Lizard, etc; the rotating playfield drop echoes elements of Taxi and The Machine's entrance; and the auto-shoot ramp that goes to the second level plays with that similar element from Bugs Bunny's Birthday Bash. However, what makes this unique in their approach is the level of story provided and the way the game modes are woven with the theme. It's somewhat clunky at times, but it makes for an interesting pinball experience.

As far as this version of it, it looks wonderful, the physics are on point, the graphics are great, and the VR version plays fantastic. Great job, TastyWasps, and thank you for doing this! [Edit: Fixed a typo]

80sRkadeguy70

· Edited by 80sRkadeguy70

   2 of 2 members found this review helpful 2 / 2 members

Awesome update, thank you! It works great in 10.7.

Screenshot 2023-10-05 211051.jpg

morpheus1974

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

Hi I cannot make the table work.

After I launched the ball it gets stuck above the carousel  and it wont drop.

I tried several things but it won work !

Please help !

bietekwiet

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

Wonderful gameplay. Great work on the physics, the table plays like a dream. Quite a stunner to look at in 3D stereo as well.

Love your work!

 

mattdawg

   1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

I was going to take a couple days off from my vpinball cabinet as I've been playing it like crazy but then I seen TastyWasps came out with a new table.  Scratch the break.  TastyWasps never disappoints.   Other than VPW, I look forward to Tasty's tables the most.   They always play and look great.   

 

This is a big upgrade.   A table I played once is now going to be on the favs list.   Perhaps I need a tastywasps list soon.

 

Thank you thank you!

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hauntfreaks

   6 of 7 members found this review helpful 6 / 7 members

ok IRL IMO this is a terrible machine!!!

now in the VP world it's a great build and some how much more fun

game play is super smooth, and has a realistic feel and physics
great job guys

Shadowsclassic

  

Wow, what an improvement over the version I had!  You did a fantastic job, this looks and plays great.  Thank You!

Flop

  

Hi, really nice table, but I have very low sound, the ball and flipper is fine, but the other sound is very low, using 10.8

 

MrGrynch

  

Growing up, I absolutely loved Popeye.  Right up there with Tom & Jerry and the Three Stooges.  Everything about this table is gold.  The graphics, lighting, sound and buttery smooth gameplay.  You really knocked this one out of the park!

 

jba9913

  

Looks really cool 

Many Thanks!

Attilateo

  

The mini game flippers don’t work 😱😱

robobet

  

very nice update

thank you

studly_do_right

  

A beautiful widebody that looks fantastic, especially in VR with that highly sought after 3D model of Bluto's head. The table plays great and has the bells and whistles that everyone loves, and that make for a realistic experience. Thanks for everyone's efforts in creating and sharing this fun table. 

WaRcLaWz

  

This new version looks and plays wonderfully! Thanks for the great work!

armyusde

  

The table plays great and looks amazing. Bluto in VR looks especially good. Never played this IRL but this version is a lot of fun so far. Thanks for your hard work on this table.

Snowstorm225

  

Never knew there was a Popeye pin.

Plays really well physics are great and lighting is good.

Thx TastyWasps

davadruix

  

Great, thanks!

MikeDASpike

  

Wow!

Vr looks awesome, plays good and very smooth.

Good job on this on. As @hauntfreaks said, this was a terrible machine, but now fun to play. I totally agree !

again, nice job

eliory

  

Thanks a lot for a great table, I been waiting for an update for this table !! :) looks great

stef974

  

Génail ! la première version avait besoin de retouches . Merci à vous :) 

DGrimmReaper

  

Another 5 star gem from Tasty!

purcho

  

I've been waiting for someone to give this table some love!

Awesome job mate! 

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