When comparing Bounden vs Zen Pinball, the Slant community recommends Zen Pinball for most people. In the question“What are the best local multiplayer games on Android?” Zen Pinball is ranked 32nd while Bounden is ranked 48th. The most important reason people chose Zen Pinball is:
Including tables from the Marvel, Star Wars and the Walking Dead universes. this allows for just about anyone to find a table theme that fits with their media interests.
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Pros
Pro Fun core concept centered around movement
Bounden makes for quite a strange title wherein the players both hold the device in order to try and make a ball follow particular movements on the device. This creates a situation where the players are basically dancing while playing. A bit like a 2 player Twister game with constant movement.
Pro Smart design that uses choreography of ballet
The design of the game was made to mimic the choreography of Dutch ballet. This makes for quite an original concept for a game as well as shows how well thought out the design is.
Pro Great classical music that's specifically composed for Bounden
The high quality music was composed explicitly for this game.
Pro Has a total of 7 dances
There are six dances plus one only released on Android.
Pro Tons to do with a huge selection of popular media themed tables
Including tables from the Marvel, Star Wars and the Walking Dead universes. this allows for just about anyone to find a table theme that fits with their media interests.
Pro Easily play on a single device with the fun hot seat multiplayer
Just as you could switch players when using a real pinball machine, Zen Pinball allows for local hot seat multiplayer,. Just pass the device around with the app installed on it and each player can get their turn.
Cons
Con Increased risk of dropping the phone
With the amount of movement needed while two people hold the device, there is an increased chance of someone dropping it. This could damage the device, if dropped.
Con Can not be played without another player
There is no single player mode as the whole design of the game is centered around two players using a singular device.
Con Can't try tables before you purchase
There is no way to currently trial a table before you purchase it. Being that not all tables are considered as fun as others, it can be hit or miss whether the table you buy will actually be as fun as you would expect it to be.