It's unnecessarily long, includes the biggest buzzword in gaming circa 1995-3D!-and jams the words 'for Windows' in there just to remind you which operating system you're using. '3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet' is the most 90s Microsoft name possible.
Why Pinball Was Dropped From Windows Vista
Why isn't this game bundled with Windows anymore? And is there any way to bring it back yourself? Let's take a little walk down memory lane, before we show you a way to rip this game from an official Microsoft download. Related: What Happened to Solitaire and Minesweeper in Windows 8 and 10?īut don't check your Start menu: Microsoft hasn't included Space Cadet Pinball in any release since Windows XP, and unlike Microsoft Paint, it's probably not going to see a Windows Store reboot anytime soon. With blinking lights and arcade sounds, 3D Pinball for Windows seemed like magic back in 1995, and is surprisingly playable even today. The best game ever included with Windows was a virtual pinball table.
