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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{VideoGame/Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and Creator/JohnYoussi, and programming by Creator/KeithJohnson.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' ''VideoGame/SpyHunter1983'' and ''{{VideoGame/Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and Creator/JohnYoussi, and programming by Creator/KeithJohnson.
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* EveryTenThousandPoints: By default, extra balls are given out (as opposed to replays) at certain point plateaus.

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* EveryTenThousandPoints: Every10000Points: By default, extra balls are given out (as opposed to replays) at certain point plateaus.
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* EverythingsBetterWithCows:
** As noted above, one of the items taken during "Alien Abduction" is a cow.
** The big martian on the backglass is holding a cow.
** One of the animals that you shrink in the "Big-O-Beam" mode is a cow.
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-> ''"Forget everything you knew about {{pinball}}. This is something entirely different. Entirely better. It's ''Revenge From Mars,'' the first-ever game to utilize the technology of [[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000.]]"''

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-> ''"Forget everything you knew about {{pinball}}. This is something entirely different. Entirely better. It's ''Revenge From Mars,'' the first-ever game to utilize the technology of [[{{Trope 2000}} [[AdvancedTech2000 Pinball 2000.]]"''



It was notable for being the first of the two ill-fated "[[{{Trope 2000}} Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Pinball/StarWarsEpisodeI''), which utilized digital graphics projected over the playfield to create an interesting psuedo-3D illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.

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It was notable for being the first of the two ill-fated "[[{{Trope 2000}} "[[AdvancedTech2000 Pinball 2000]]" games (the other being ''Pinball/StarWarsEpisodeI''), which utilized digital graphics projected over the playfield to create an interesting psuedo-3D illusion of immersion. The format of the game is also different from its predecessor: you are given a choice of nine missions in three categories to tackle.

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* CompanyCrossReferences: The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon'' pinball machine.

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* CompanyCrossReferences: CompanyCrossReferences:
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The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon'' pinball machine.machine.
** Deplete the Big-O Martian's LifeMeter in "Secret Weapon" and you're prompted to [[Franchise/MortalKombat "FINISH HIM!"]] (Williams had acquired ''Mortal Kombat'' developer Midway back in 1988.)



* ShoutOut:
** Deplete the Big-O Martian's LifeMeter in "Secret Weapon" and you're prompted to [[Franchise/MortalKombat "FINISH HIM!"]]
** "Martian Aerobics" is a homage to ''VideoGame/SpaceInvaders''.

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* ShoutOut:
** Deplete the Big-O Martian's LifeMeter in "Secret Weapon" and you're prompted to [[Franchise/MortalKombat "FINISH HIM!"]]
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ShoutOut: "Martian Aerobics" is a homage to ''VideoGame/SpaceInvaders''.

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* AlienInvasion

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* AlienInvasionAlienInvasion: The game's premise.



* UsefulNotes/BillClinton: Since he was in office when the game was developed, and the Alien Abduction level takes place in front of the White House, he can be heard every now and again.
-->'''Bill''': ''(on mode start)'' Hillary, come here! You gotta see this!\\
''(upon a monster truck being sucked up)'' No! Not my monster truck!\\
''(upon a Ferrari being sucked up)'' Not my sports car! The chicks dig that!



* CompanyCrossReferences: The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon'' pinball machine.



* FunWithAcronyms: The Lincoln Memorial being the '''A'''dvanced '''B'''attle '''E'''mancipator.

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* FunWithAcronyms: The Lincoln Memorial being doubles as the '''A'''dvanced '''B'''attle '''E'''mancipator.



* LittleGreenMen
* [[MarsNeedsWomen Mars Kneads Women]]

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* LittleGreenMen
* [[MarsNeedsWomen
MarsNeedsWomen: Various animations indicate the Martians still desire women, to the point where one mode is titled "[[PunBasedTitle Mars Kneads Women]]Women]]".



* RevengeOfTheSequel
* ShoutOut: Deplete the Big-O Martian's LifeMeter in "Secret Weapon" and you're prompted to [[Franchise/MortalKombat "FINISH HIM!"]]

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* RevengeOfTheSequel
RevengeOfTheSequel: The title, of course.
* ShoutOut: ShoutOut:
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Deplete the Big-O Martian's LifeMeter in "Secret Weapon" and you're prompted to [[Franchise/MortalKombat "FINISH HIM!"]]



** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon'' pinball machine.
* StuffBlowingUp

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** The "Drive-In Demolition" mode is a reference to * StuffBlowingUp: Frequently the "Move Your Car" mode in the ''Pinball/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon'' pinball machine.
* StuffBlowingUp
result of a mode's conclusion.



* UnexpectedGameplayChange: "Secret Weapon" changes into a FightingGame, though it still uses pinball controls (obviously).
* WizardMode: Attack Mars
* WorldOfHam

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* UnexpectedGameplayChange: "Secret Weapon" changes into a FightingGame, though it still uses pinball controls (obviously).
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FightingGame (albeit heavily simplified for the control scheme).
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WizardMode: Attack Mars
* %%* WorldOfHam
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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and Creator/JohnYoussi, and programming by Creator/KeithJohnson.

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''Revenge from Mars'' is the sequel to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'', released in January 1999 by Creator/WilliamsElectronics (being the final pinball game released under the Bally label). It was designed by veteran arcade game creator Creator/GeorgeGomez, whose previous VideoGames include ''VideoGame/SpyHunter'' and ''{{Tron}}'', ''{{VideoGame/Tron}}'', with artwork by Creator/GregFreres and Creator/JohnYoussi, and programming by Creator/KeithJohnson.
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* FunWithAcronyms: The Lincoln Memorial being the '''A'''dvanced '''B'''attle '''E'''mancipator.
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* MissionPackSequel: ''Revenge'' is essentially this to ''Pinball/AttackFromMars'' -- the fundamental layout and gameplay is the same in both games.
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The making of the game is profiled in the documentary ''Tilt: The Battle to Save Pinball.''

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The making of the game is profiled in the documentary ''Tilt: ''[[Film/TiltTheBattleToSavePinball Tilt: The Battle to Save Pinball.''
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The making of the game is profiled in the documentary ''Tilt: The Battle to Save Pinball.''

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