Comments on: NeoBall

By: IBM

IBM — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:52:02 +0000

I installed this game on my laptop with a 256mb dedicated vid card and suddenly my laptop screeched to a halt. Even when I wasn’t playing the game. I don’t know if I trust Alawar games anymore?

It’s speculation at this point…but I wanted to put it out there.

By: Lucien HOSTIE

Lucien HOSTIE — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:15:50 +0000

Nice game,mayby a littlebit slow.

By: Will The Computer Guy

Will The Computer Guy — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:49:55 +0000

Although this game was enjoyable, I don’t seem to enjoy it as much as MagicBall 3D. In this game the “3D” objects appear to be 3D, but don’t seem to behave like 3D. I think I am trying to compare this game to MagicBall 3D where the blocks will actually fall and the physics looks and feels real.

This game is a bit more difficult than MagicBall, but not terribly difficult. I find it difficult to understand what the powerups do by looking at them. I’m glad they put text descriptions. I just associate the action with the poorly done graphic.

I also don’t feel the graphics are as good as they could be for a 3D Arkanoid clone. In today’s computing age, if you make something 3D it had better have some eye-popping 3D. This one doesn’t do that for me. I was let down with the graphics quality.

All that said, it was enjoyable for a while. It’s worth a try to see if you liked it better than I did.

By: geek_gurl

geek_gurl — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:59:39 +0000

I usually love these breakout makeovers, but this is a different developer from either Magic Ball 3 or Aquaball and it shows. Poor graphics–it’s hard to tell what the power-ups even ARE–it’s no wonder they added text comments to tell you.

Very disappointing.

By: Larry B.

Larry B. — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:27:27 +0000

I also got this one 1st. time around and kept it. You can expect the usual Alawar quality. Several options & can mouse friendly.
Try it for 4-5 levels & you’ll see this is “not your mother’s Break-out”. Waves of pink elephants, varied geography and scenery.
It’s a keeper for my libary. “Thumbs-up” !

By: Bud

Bud — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:11:26 +0000

Memory Violation error here also on Vista. 31 I don’t think that it is people doing something wrong, I think maybe it is hardware conflicts between the game and the OS. Some people are having problems and others are not. I have installed many games from Alawar here and this is the first time I have had this problem.

By: Skye-hook

Skye-hook — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:46:11 +0000

I & a child both LOVE it! It’s much funner than the normal games similar, & the graphics are terrific!!! Thanks much Alawar & GOTD! This is for sure the best place on the entire web! And Alawar is sure helping make it so lately!:)

By: leelee

leelee — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:50:49 +0000

It’s a nice game with many varied backgrounds. I think Magic Ball 3 and Aqua ball are tough acts to follow, but this one comes in a close third. There’s a lot going on in this game which makes it a little more challenging to play. Thanks GGOTD for the giveaway, and Alawar for your generosity.

By: Gooner

Gooner — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:33:09 +0000

#19’s tip worked for me on Vista .. working fine ….
Strange thing is it isn’t working on XP – I get the message Error “Unable to create 3D Scene” and it exits …. anybody help with this?

By: HOSS

HOSS — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:29:03 +0000

Thanks Alawar and GAOTD for another great game. I am not a fan of the breakout style games so I don’t think I will play it much but I had to give it a try. Download, activation and set-up all went well. The game seems to run well and sound is good although I usually turn the music down. Keep up the good work GAOTD!!