Ricochet 1.3.SW

• License:

  Free to try; $20.00 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  5.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 13 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  189,348

• Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/NT/2000

• Limitations:

  Save, time, level limited

• Date Added:

  July 30, 2003

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Ricochet 1.3 Ricochet 1.0

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Publisher's description of Ricochet

From Reflexive Entertainment:

Inspired by classic arcade games such as Arkanoid and Breakout, Ricochet takes brick-busting to a new level. Armed to the teeth with a variety of power-ups (both good and bad), guide your shielded ship back and forth, destroying the bricks with an ion sphere. Ricochet also tracks statistics for each player, allowing you to compete not only for score, but also for completion time, ball speed, and career totals. These statistics can be exchanged over the Internet in a master high scores list or in private groups you create to compete against your friends and family.

Editor's review of Ricochet

• 5.0 stars

Taking the classic game of Breakout and turning it on its ear, Ricochet is outstanding arcade fun. There's no learning curve--just keep the ball bouncing and blast away the space-age bricks. A vast collection of board patterns and uniquely behaving blocks keep the simple game from going stale. The slick 3D graphics and thumping electronic soundtrack keep things lively as well. The most addictive aspect of the game, however, is the vast array of power-ups. Any busted brick could unleash a bomb, laser gun, or fireball to get the job done that much faster. The only big downside is that the game is save-disabled, meaning you have to start with the beginning rounds each time you play.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 4.3 stars out of 13 votes
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• 5 stars

  3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

  Version: Ricochet 1.3.SW

  "For its size the graphic are amazing."

  by Iceha on July 2, 2006

  Pros: The graphic and ever changing game play are the true sellers. It seams every level intro duces a new challenge or new weapons. Ever level is a new adventure.

  Cons: None, Truely a game for all ages and skill levels.

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• 1 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Ricochet 1.3.SW

  "Great Game, Scammed on purchasing Key Code, Out $20"

  by ExcelsiorA on April 23, 2007

  Pros: The demo was great! I loved it. So, I bought it by choosing the purchase option in the game. However, I never received the key code or any email confirmations. As best I can tell, there is no way to tell what the key code is.

  Sure enough, I bought a new computer. Now I'm stuck because I have to pay the fee again to get a registered version or the new computer.

  I contacted Reflexive, who produces the game, and explained that the vendor I paid is not replying. Apparently Reflexive leases the game out to outside vendors to collect the money.

  The vendor is SoftWrap.

  This is Reflexive's exact response:

  "SoftWrap and Reflexive are two separate companies. You will need to contact SoftWrap for further assistance."

  As you can see, ABSOLUTELY NO HELP.

  Issue is unresolved.

  If you dont mind paying $20 over and over again, then I'd say purchase the game.

  They'll screw you.

  Cons: The demo was great! I loved it. So, I bought it by choosing the purchase option in the game. However, I never received the key code or any email confirmations. As best I can tell, there is no way to tell what the key code is.

  Sure enough, I bought a new computer. Now I'm stuck because I have to pay the fee again to get a registered version or the new computer.

  I contacted Reflexive, who produces the game, and explained that the vendor I paid is not replying. Apparently Reflexive leases the game out to outside vendors to collect the money.

  The vendor is SoftWrap.

  This is Reflexive's exact response:

  "SoftWrap and Reflexive are two separate companies. You will need to contact SoftWrap for further assistance."

  As you can see, ABSOLUTELY NO HELP.

  Issue is unresolved.

  If you dont mind paying $20 over and over again, then I'd say purchase the game.

  They'll screw you.

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• 3 stars

  Version: Ricochet 1.3.SW

  "Great graphics, nice twist on old classic"

  by shilditch on April 12, 2008

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• 1 stars

  Version: Ricochet 1.3.SW

  "it work well in my computer"

  by ChenPerry on October 1, 2007

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• 5 stars

  Version: Ricochet 1.3.SW

  "Best Arcade Game, EVER!"

  by drshi on October 31, 2006

  Pros: I've been playing the full version virtually every day for two years and it never gets old because members have access to an infinite number of downloadable user-made rounds that just keep coming and coming -- constantly pushing the envelope in what seems like a limitless range of astounding graphic and dynamic possibilities. It's as stable as a rock, with plenty of flexibility to permit user-creators to make their own rules. I've never stuck with a game this long and still see no end in sight to my interest. I just keep reaching for it during break time like an old friend who you never know what they're gonna come up with next. If you don't love this game, I feel sorry for you.

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