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ZoneBall - 1.0

arcade game - control 80% of the playfield to win

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All Time:	(3.0)
This Version:	(3.0)
Current Version:	1.0
Release Date:	2006-09-07
License:	Commercial
Downloads (this version):	1,712
Downloads (all versions):	1,712
Price:	$12.95

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Product Description:

ZoneBall is an arcade game. Try to control at least 80% of the playfield using your laser while dodging enemies.

ZoneBall's story line: You are in a laboratory and your job is to isolate nano-robots which were released during an accident. The only way to clear the area is by shooting a laser beam over the surface of your probe to modify its molecular structure and build walls. The level is considered to be cleared as soon as 80% of the playfield are covered with walls.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3.9

Additional Requirements:

MacOS X 10.3.9
Rage128 graphics card

Feedback Summary:

This Version:
Overall Rating:	(3.0)	Features:	(2.0)	Support:	(3.0)
Ease of Use:	(4.0)	Quality / Stability:	(3.0)	Price:	(2.0)

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Not bad - Version: 1.0, 9/8/2006 09:38AM PST

cfranz

ZoneBall is an interesting take on the 'Quix' and Dodgeball/Jezzball game. The demo is nicely executed, and will probably work on many low-end Macs. The problem with ZoneBall is that this kind of game has been executed many times before, and unfortunately much better. It doesn't, for example, hold a candle against Cosmo Bots or Water Bugs (Cosmo Bot's sequel).

Control could be improved, with at least options to change mouse tracking speed, and use the second mouse button to flip the player direction.

The graphics appear a bit dated, but I like the animated background that is revealed when you carve pieces out of the playing field. The color scheme, on the other hand i find ghastly, but this is a matter of pure personal preference.

The sound is so-so, and doesn't get on your nerves (which I like). It would be nice if the game provided an audio feed-back when you switch player direction.

I recommend you try this along with similar games and choose the one that is more to your liking.