Very entertaining game for young and old. Hard to believe a game of this quality only sells for $14.

Sweet Game loved the origional Qix just as addictive too.

This feels like a next generation version of the old game Qix, which I used to play all the time until I upgraded my PC to XP and then it wouldn't play anymore.

Love this! Thanks for the download!

I need to backtrack....#45....that was what happened each time I opened it with the automatic launch after download. However, once I closed out everything and opened from the icon on my desktop (VISTA), it did just fine....no more showing that I need to register. Sorry for the earlier notice. Works with no problem on my Vista.

Very nice little game, quite addictive. Thankyou GOTD.

I have VISTA, and do all as administrator. I have downloaded the game three times (and uninstalled the first two) following ALL directions. I went through the activation process and my computer showed the typical "activated" notation. However, when I open the game it says it is unregistered. It says I need to pay $14 to register the game. I had no trouble with the download to an XP computer....but wanted to play on this one!

Comment #30 Franp; I had no problems installing AirXonix on my Vista machine. I think comment #40 by gpc111 maybe right, as I was logged on as Admin when I installed it. The game runs smoothly

Hi Game Seeker...Not seen you commenting for quite some time. Nice to see you are still around :) I miss your concise and informative comments that were always very readable. Will you be returning, or are you too busy these days? :)

Although I'm not a great fan of the Jezzball genre, I've found myself playing this game several times throughout the day; which can only mean one thing.... that it's simple and addictive fun. The only gripe I would comment on, which has already been mentioned above is the inability to save your progress. I'm hoping that it's like other games in that maybe it saves your progress after attaining certain levels? However if it's not I do hope the developer will update the game further.

Personally, I wouldn't pay the asking price though, because I think most arcade games are over-priced. As I've said previously, I can purchase excellent games from my local stores for far less, many of which were originally $50 games. Maybe when an arcade game has first been released the cost can be justified, but as with any old game, the price should drop with time. I'm sure the arcade buisness would do itself a great favour if it re-priced 'most' of it's stock along this principle. (Just my opinion)

I give this game 7 out of 10 for playability and simplicity. :D

P.S. Matt B comment #17 I'm playing the game at a resolution of 1162 x 864 which looks 'reasonably' widescreen on my widescreen monitor??? :) As mentioned above (comment #10 you can adjust the screen res' by clicking on the first options menu. You'll find the following screen res' options:

512 x 384
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1152 x 864
1280 x 960
1600 x 1200

Fast to download, fast to install, fast to start, fast to learn. Immediate FUN! It's got personality, too.

Everything a game like this should be.

AOnce upon a time, way back when, I had a little Amiga 600. I used to have oh so much joy with my stick playing an ever so awesome game called Helix. Then my Amiga died and so did the whole Amiga industry. Ever since I was forced to use a Plastic Cube (PC), my search for a Helix lookalike has been a state of mind... now finally I can rest. I can sleep... BUST MUST PLAY AIRXONIX... Must Play... must play... m.st..pl.y...

This a graphically intensive version of JezzBall, an old PC game that used to come with Windows. I prefer the original simply because the enhanced graphics don't really ad enough to the game in my opinion.

# 30 I think for people using vista you need to be logged on as an admisitrator for it to install properly. I'm not sure, I still use XP but I read that about a lot of other games here.

As most commenters have stated this is a fun game. I got it the first time it was offered and I like it. I would definitely recommend that anyone who doesn't have it to download and have fun.

Since GGAOTD is doing repeats can I make a request? I would love to have Aquaball. This game was made available before I was aware of this site. I'm sure there are plenty of other people who would like this as well. Also have any of the Ricochet series been offered here that I may have missed? If so I would like to see them repeated.

Thank you GGAOTD for your efforts and thank you Axysoft for your contribution. Both efforts are greatly appreciated by all.

Awesome game!! :D I remember playing it a long time ago on my 98! Awesome game with superb gfx!! :D :D

really cool game!!!! downloaded it just to have a look and it actually turns out to be an excellent game, the best game download of the week for sure!!
real nice one GAOTD!!! keep up the great job! two thumbs up!!!

I got this the first time it was offered. Graphics are nice for this simple-concept game, sounds are those weirdly spaced-out kind.

Based on a very simple concept, if you ever played Qix then you already know how to play. If not, then briefly: The object is to build walls that enclose moving balls into smaller and smaller spaces until the percentage required is finished for the current level. All the while you must avoid traveling mines, pick up bonuses, not allow the balls to touch your wall-building piece and also watch that the time limit doesn't run out.

Keyboard only but don't be put off by that alone. It only uses the four directional arrow keys and is quite playable even without the mouse Who SHOULD be put off by this game is anyone (or their children) who get aggravated easily or have low tolerance for frustration.

There's a lot going on at once in this game and level difficulty increases quickly. Simple as it is, it's really a fun and oddly addictive game! But definitely NOT for the short-tempered or anyone who isn't able to shrug and realize a game is JUST a game. ;)

Luv this one, GAOTD... thanks!

Does not activate under Vista!

Thanks for giving this one again ... my brother missed getting it(I forgot to call him!) and he was a big Jezzball fan!!!

Yes, this is 2D gameplay with 3D graphics. I can't see how the gameplay could be expressing in 3D though.

I love this game. I bought it about three years ago and still play it.
It is worth the download.

Can somebody confirm that the game doesn't activate well under Vista ?
On XP no problem. On vista, activation says successfull, then the game start in unregistered mode.

I don't think it would take a lot of time for anyone who had to write a review about today's game offering from GAOTD. If I had to, I could do it in under a minute, and have time to spare. One word sums it all up, "Excellent".

And for #14: I'm playing on a laptop, no joystick, without a mouse, using the default keys (up/down/left/right arrows) and have no problems with game control. I checked how it plays with a joystick and found no difference. That's the mark of well thoughtout code that in my opinion serves as an example for any game designers, of how not to limit game play because it play's better with a mouse or joystick verses the keyboard.

Very nice ! I like it!!

awesome game! very addicting

Thanks for another addictive game. I played the original QIX "back when" and love the update. Wish it could be changed to joystick but besides that this is great. Thanks again.

I bought this games years ago (atleast 8-9) and it is great. It's well worth the $14 and awesome for free. Get this game if you like mindless fun & action. By the way, I've been coming to this site for about 7 months and this is the first time I've left a comment. I really think this game deserves it.

It's 3D Qix! A modern take on an old favorite. My main quibble is that I said to use the joystick, yet my joystick didn't work at all. Oh well. Arrow keys work fine too. Also, I see no particular reason why this needs to be in 3D, since you really don't use the Z axis. Still, nice look to it. Thumbs-up!

ok now i know how to :)

Wow! this game is addicting, by the way how do we make smileys in our comments :)

This is an absolutely awesome game! I have it on my desktop from the first offering and have spent much time playing. The graphics are really nice and the game is quite challenging.
Although I don't download alot from here, I check it every day. Everything I have downloaded from here has registered and worked just fine. Some I have even gone back to the vendor and purchased! (which I'm sure is part of your goal) This is a terrific website.
Thanks GAOTD for your hard work. Despite the garbage you all take on here, you do a fabulous job and I hope you are able to fish out the appropriate feedback you are looking for! Keep up the good work.

omg, all those puzzles!!!!

I have this game from when it was offered free here before. I play it almost daily while waiting for my mouse to recharge as no mouse needed to play this game. Completed all levels except hard and expert which I'm still working on. I love this game!

I liked it the first time around so for those of you who haven't tried it, give it a try. Its fun

Spectacular game! Fun and smooth gameplay. An 8 out of 10. I only wish it supported widescreen resolution such as 1280 x 800.

A really nice game!!

Loved it before although bored fast, my fault short attention span. love to see good lemmings remake, or q-bert.

Love this type of game, but as there's no mouse control, won't bother. You can play Jezzball online for free, I find.

It's fun! Family friendly and quite well done with attractive graphics, good sound and lots of playing field goodies to take advantage of. I've never played a game like this before but this was really a no brainer to learn.I'd be willing to bet some of the later levels are pretty hard. For now I'm just enjoying learning how to play well. Worth the D/L, thanks!

Haven't played this type of game before, and is very enjoyable. Plays fine on my XP. Very addictive. Wish it would save your progress on whichever level you achieve before 'crashing', so you don't have to start at level one again... other than that, it's geat. Thanks very much, GGOTD. Another winner.

A spin on an old classic. This is pretty and fun. Download was quick, installed fine, plays well. I like the 3d aspect of the game. A good giveaway, thanks.

Another worthy repeat from March 20th, which received excellent an response from us, the consumer :) with 90% of the 195 people responding giving this game a thumbs up. You can check out the previous 53 comments by following the link below:

http://game.giveawayoftheday.com/airxonix/#comments

Although I’ve précised the useful comments here:

Quick Pro’s:
1) Should work with most game controllers such as joysticks and game pads
2) Very short learning curve. :)

Quick cons:
1) Needs a 3D graphics card
2)No mouse control

Although this is a very basic jezzball style game (similar to the early game called qix), if you have no jezzball style games it is well worth having. This is an update from the game given away in March 07 from v1.42 to 1.45. It installs easily, having a separate 'activate' and 'set up' file, and works on both my XP and Vista systems. There were no hiccup’s while installing and playing it on the Vista system, so those who have updated to Vista will be pleased to have another game to play with.

The screen display can be adjusted from the first start up window by clicking on options button. You can also check the box for using a game controller here. The default keys are the arrow keys with custom keys A, Z, X and C. These can be changed for keys of your own choice by going into the second options menu which becomes available upon clicking 'Start Game' from the first window.

For information on how to play the game and about the game objects (power ups) click on the information button. If you are not sure about whether you have a suitable graphics card, follow these instructions.........although the direct 7 requirement quoted would indicate that nothing more than a 32 Mb card should be required, which most recent motherboards should support. (if you’re not sure whether you have a graphics card look at the back of your computer. If there are two blue female sockets with three rows of 5 holes then you probably do have a graphics card. You can also see what sort of 3D emulation you have by going to the run command and typing in dxdiag. Click on the display tab and check out the device info. Also you can test your machine by clicking on the Test Direct 3D button. If you’re computer supports the direct 7 requirements for this game you should see at least the first two spinning cubes with a large green X and the logo Microsoft Direct X. This will mean your computer should support the 3D graphical requirements of this game. Finally, you could just download the game and see if it works on your computer :)
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Thank you Axysoft and the game giveaway team for providing this game free of charge. Thanks also for updating the game so that it’s compatible with Vista. :).

I've played this game on and off for a few years in the demo form. Was quite surprised when I saw it here the first time. Nice graphics and sound. Not all the levels are as easy as you might think.

Didn't hold my interest for long but isn't a bad game all in all even if it is just for nostelgic reasons!

Thanks

This game is fun. It reminds me of a old windows game. The 3D graphics is slightly lacking visualy. But gameplay is simple but yet addicive. I give this game 8/10. And please keep the games coming. T like getting free games. Thanks GGOTD for this game

Repeat of 20th March.

It's a remake of an 80's game named QIX.

The makers have no idea what "full 3D" actually means. It isn't because you slant the playing field and therefor create an illusion of looking down that it therefor is 3D.

3D means that it actual has an X,Y and Z axis. 3D means that you would be able to move not just around the field but also going up and down. In other words not by "flying" around a field but by going through an object. If it would actually do that it would have been an original extension to the original concept. It would also be a far more serious programming effort.

As for the "The stunning special effects are strengthened by 3D sound!" there is only real responds possible to that, namely : ROFL

There has been far worse games here, most of doublegames offerings spring to mind, but unless your looking for a little mindless time waster or want to go down memory lane, I wouldn't bother. I certainly wouldn't be willing to spend 14 USD on it. Only the other day I came across a Qix clone for the iPaq and even that one was freeware.

Looks fun, free is free

Marvelous ! I lost that great game when my previous computer crashed, many many thanks to GGAOTD. This one is one of my favorites !

Cool! Will surely try out!! :D

Great repeat if you didn't get it the first time around graphics are great and it keeps you interested IMO wtg GGAOTD and Axysoft for all the wonderful things you bring us :)keep em comin'

I LOVE this game!
I've played many games of this type before. I love them.
Thanks for this. I can't wait to try it out.

I'm pretty sure I'll like it, since I've played this type of game before.

Again, I love them.

Thanks G.GAOTD!