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Kinetikz - Time Waster

KinetikzKinetikz is a simple shooting physics game where the goal is to shoot discs at a ball and manage to move the ball into the goal tile. Getting the ball into the goal replenishes your limited supply of discs, while running out of discs ends the game.

Figuring the angles is reminiscent of playing billiards, but the variously shaped game boards coupled with hazards like small blocks and levers complicates matters somewhat. The levers in particular add an element of interest to the game; some levers are unpowered, and can be moved by shooting discs at them, while others are motorized and move of their own accord.

If I had to describe a recipe for this game, I'd go with one part playing the angles, one part timing, and one part frustration when the first two parts don't work out perfectly. That being said, this game certainly has a challenging, addicting quality.

Filed under: Fun, Games, Windows, Freeware, Time-Wasters

Strategic Billiards : Pool Without Rules, Laws of Physics - Time Waster

If you're in the mood for a little mindless fun, Strategic Billiards might be right up your alley.

Don't go thinking this is a traditional game of pool - it's anything but. Developer Igor Galochkin has dispensed with annoying rules like having to strike the cue ball or sink balls in a particular order.

He's also done away with those annoying middle pockets.

They've been replaced with the ability to pause and set up a fan, tilt the table, teleport your ball, accelerate your ball, hit the table with a hammer, and more. Lead off your turn by making the balls spontaneously scatter if you want!

There's a tutorial included, and it's pretty helpful. Those looking for a challenge can take on a friend in two player mode for twice the weirdness.

This little gem is freeware, Windows only, and portable!

[ via Freeware Files ]

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