Full-motion video sequences and audio samples from previous games were also added.

These words can result in obtaining extra balls or unlocking special events.

[6] Full-motion video sequences and audio samples from previous entries in the series appear in the game.

[10] Pinball of the Dead was released in North America on June 18, 2002, and later on July 4, 2002, in Japan.

[17] It was a runner-up for GameSpot's annual "Best Sound on Game Boy Advance" award, which went to Aggressive Inline.

[21] A writer for GamePro called the game's graphics "clean, detailed, and animated with flashing unlife", while being unimpressed by the bosses.

[15] Suzanne Ashe from GameSpy also called the graphics "terrific" in spite of the limitations on the Game Boy Advance.

[5] IGN's Craig Harris noted slowdown in the graphics when multiple objects move on-screen.

[18] Reviewing for GameSpot, Greg Kasavin, also noted the slowdown in the game and mentioned it throws off the timing in making shots.