Ricochet Xtreme

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Ricochet Xtreme
A break-out game by Reflexive Entertainment.
Platform(s): Microsoft Windows
Release date: November, 2001
Engine: Velocity Engine
Developer(s): Reflexive Entertainment
Publisher(s): Reflexive Entertainment
Successor: Ricochet Lost Worlds


Ricochet Xtreme (also known as Rebound by some game distributors) is a breakout-style game developed by Reflexive Entertainment and is the first game in the Ricochet series. It was released in November, 2001 for Windows.[1]

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Add-ons

3 official add-ons were available for Ricochet Xtreme.[2]

  • Round 5 Expansion: Adds an additional 40 levels to expand on the original 170 levels from the base game.
  • High Definition Art: Makes the artwork in the game sharper and more detailed.
  • Reactive Music: Changes the music that is played to keep in sync with the gameplay changes. As the action picks up in the game, the music will react by playing a more intense version of the current song. When the action slows down, a mellow version of the song will be played. Also includes a new game theme song.

Version history

Collected from https://web.archive.org/web/20040116062123/http://www.reflexive.net:80/Ricochet/Game%20Updates.htm

Version Description
1.01
  • Load time dramatically improved
  • Separate high score list for each level of difficulty
  • Game prevents multiple instances from being run simultaniously
1.2
  • Ability to play with a Joystick or other game controllers
  • Support for a force feedback effect in Joysticks and Mice
  • Fixed a problem with level 2-4 which sometimes made it impossible to finish
  • Fixed a few minor compatiblity issues
1.3
  • Added an option to change the backgrounds from animated to static or none
  • Improved legibility of the stats screen
  • Fixed registration system to work on machines with restricted user priveleges
  • Force feedback enhancement including a performance compatibility

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