Rumble Ball

How do I run a "swf" file?

Kipling - you need the latest Flash player installed. Click the icon down the left side of the main page that says "Get Flash". That will take you to a page where you can download and install what you need to open SWFs, the multimedia file created by Flash.

Well it's a good game... a good start anyway. You're right Jay, it does seem to need a little more. I played it two times, one just basicly bashing the ball around, and again being a bit more careful and strategic. I got a lower score the second time. So there doesnt seem to be a learning curve. It's a shame because the physics and look and sound of the thing are great. But it doesnt have the staying power. I got more hooked on the other game of his, there was some strategy involved. If this one had some kind of danger - as well as some variable or incentive it would be a corker...
Now, who's going to translate our constructive criticism into russian in the hope that the guy makes a Rumble Ball v2 ? It would be a winner!

I like this idea of having a section for your analysis of the game. I have an interest in game design, and it's interesting to have someone else's take on why a game works, why something is or isn't effective, etc. It's also nice sometimes to see your reasons for choosing a given game, since once in a while you'll post something that I think is bad or boring (like Survivoo), and I'd like to know what you thought was so interesting about it.

Thanks, ACLS. I appreciate the feedback. I've added a response to your question about Survivoo in the comments to that game. =)

Rubilon has a second version or level of this game at his web site. He's added a few new touches. Worth checking out.

version 3 is out:
http://www.rubilon.kulichki.com/games/rumbleballf3.html

Theres a 4th version of this game... it fixes the glitch of version 3 that the mouse would "stick" sometimes... also the controls seem to be easier. [link]
woot... i really think they read this blog cuz they made all the changes according to comments posted here (needs to be danger - bombs. needs to be able to change velocity - check. wow... i love this site even more now...!)

it's too bad you aren't supposed to hit the bombs...

Jay, or whatever admin reads this. This game appears to be gone. None of the links work, they all come up as 404 Not Found. A bit sad because this was one of the games I found myself coming back to again and again.