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Developer
TDM Games
POING is a colorful 3d-version of the classic video-game "Pong". Choose from two game modes ("POING" and "Crazy POING"), eight different characters, four playing fields and play Championships and Tournaments, win cups and become the ultimate "POING"-champ. Play against the computer or in two player mode ("split-screen").
Realistic physics simulation, five different player strengths, four ballspeeds and three camera views make this a fun game to play.
Realistic physics simulation, five different player strengths, four ballspeeds and three camera views make this a fun game to play.
What's New
Version 1.1:
- New game mode "Crazy POING"
- Mouse-control
- Two more playing fields
- Camera-zoom
- Hall of Fame
- Improved graphics
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POING is a colorful 3d-version of the classic video-game "Pong". Choose from two game modes ("POING" and "Crazy POING"), eight different characters, four playing fields and play Championships and Tournaments, win cups and become the ultimate "POING"-champ. Play against the computer or in two player mode ("split-screen").
Realistic physics simulation, five different player strengths, four ballspeeds and three camera views make this a fun game to play.
Realistic physics simulation, five different player strengths, four ballspeeds and three camera views make this a fun game to play.
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If it were say $10 it might fair better as an 'impulse buy' but at $16 it's a tad expensive for what is only a tartied-up a one trick pony.
I would have liked a 'window mode' rather than always having to be hijacked from doing anything else.
The Demo is a hard sell between games and is annoying.
The characters while heavily sold are not viewable during the game or have any real difference between them - Which is a pity.
The camera angle should be able to tilt to Pong classic mode.
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Joel Mueller reviewed on 16 Dec 2005
thanks for the review. You are right, it's not too easy to handle with the keys, but the more you play the better it'll work.
The intention was indeed to make the game not too easy, because this is what we found is real fun: to improve. To lose at the beginning against a "bad" player and then, after some training be able to beat a real "strong" player. And it's real great to win a championship or tournament ;)
Try to put side on the ball and give it a more zig zag path by moving fast shortly before hitting the ball or even try to hit it with the edge...
So check out the different player strengths. This will help. Also try to break while moving. This will give you some more control.
You can also try another camera. I tested a lot and many test-players did too. And the way people play is often completely different.
I would very much appreciate any reviews, comments of other people!
One thing's for sure: There's nothing that can't be improved!