TicTacToe was always known to me as Noughts and Crosses but whatever you want to call it, it has to be one of the simplest games ever devised.

Which is why it's hard to justify why it needs a PC version (surely a simple pen and paper will do) but nevertheless, if you're a bit bored, Ultra TicTacToe will wile away a few minutes or hours. However, don't download it hoping to play against a friend - it's you versus the PC only.

Ultra TicTacToe features two difficulty levels - Easy and Hard and herein lies one of it's major faults. Easy level is ridiculously easy - you'd have to be pretty bad not to beat the PC at this level. However, Difficult level in Ultra TicTacToe is extremely difficult and no matter how many times you try, the PC always seems to have the upper hand or it ends in a tie. Since there aren't many variations possible in the game of TicTacToe, Ultra TicTacToe can inevitably become exceedingly boring but it's not designed to be played over a prolonged period of time to be fair.

If you love TicTacToe, have no one to play against and want to waste a few minutes, then Ultra TicTacToe is a good time filler - just don't try it on the hard level.

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Just when you thought that the snake concept had died on the PC and was relegated to the world of free mobile phone games, Snake Charmer arrives.

Snake Charmer has nothing to do with Indian men playing music to dancing pythons in sacks or boxes. It's quite simply the classic Snake game. Snake Charmer is one more snake clone. Snake Charmer has clearly been designed with the office worker in mind - one of it's few "extras" is a Boss Key that you can hit if you get caught wasting time while you should be working.

In addition, there is a top score list should you want to prove your superiority to friends and there are a few levels to choose from which differ only in the speed at which the snake travels across your screen. It would have been far more interesting if the developers had tried to give Snake a modern new look with realistic snake style graphics but as it is, Snake Charmer looks like something you might have played on your Commodore VIC20.

It doesn't look pretty and it's no classic version of Snake but if you're a snake fan, you'll enjoy Snake Charmer for just a few minutes at least.

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Soldat is a unique side-view multiplayer action game. It takes the best from games like Liero, Worms, Quake and Counter-Strike and gives you fast action gameplay with tons of blood and flesh. Soldiers fight against each other on 2D battle arenas using a deadly military arsenal. This is what multiplayer was invented for.

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Sonic Games is a set of arcade games with the famous blue hedgehog as protagonist. From the main program's page you can select among 7 games listed in the game menu. The titles sound exciting: Sonic 3D Snowboarding, Sonic Character Designer, Sonic Lost in Mario World, Sonic Pacman, Sonic Tetris, Sonica and Ultimate Sonic.

The application lacks of basic functions, like pause, but at least the game's frame is resizable. The idea of a collection of Sonic games is really nice, but it's a pity that the playability is as good in the original MegaDrive version and that the graphics are so scarce. They would probably be still enjoyable on mobile devices, but on Windows, the experience ends up being pretty boring.

If you are a fan of Sonic, you might want to have this set of games for Windows, but mainly for collection purposes rather than to play with them as both graphics and playability are pretty poor.

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If you're a massive fan of the arcade classics than you will love or hate this game which combines the best of all them in one hell of a heady mix.

The game has been developed by the same team that brought the world Fishie Fishie and Polychromatic Funk Monkey - that gives you an idea of the eccentric minds we are dealing with here. The simple aim is to clear the screen of all enemies to complete each level, but the task is made difficult by the sudden switching of gameplay rules. When this happens, you suddenly find that ideas and concepts from old arcade classics such as Zelda and Super Mario Bros are suddenly thrown into the fray. The controls are fairly simple at least - just use the arrow keys to move and the space key acts as the "action" button. You can use the Left Alt and Enter keys combined to switch between full screen and windowed mode. Although there are about 20 levels, you'll probably get through the first 10 very quickly as the levels seem ridiculously short.

Nevertheless, this is a very original game although perhaps a bit too clever for its own good as it does get rather confusing at times.

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PiX Pang is a remake of the arcade classic Pang. There are two modes of playing; arcade or tournament. Arcade mode is how many will remember it with the object of the game being to break the balls in to smaller balls and to hit extras or special balls as you progress.

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There are dozens of tank games around at the moment and Micro Tanks is one of the most basic you'll see. The object of the game is to patrol a series of battlefields fending off rival tanks with bullets and capturing bases. What starts off as a fun way to kill some time turns in to a fairly mundane affair.

Graphically the game is very uninsipiring - the generic sprites backgrounds are not very detailed, the backgrounds are blocky and the animation is pretty slow. Likewise, the sounds aren't up to much, and save for the odd explosion FX, there's little to occupy your ears. Another drawback of the program is that you can't save your progress, which means you need to endure all the early levels every time you play. That said, Micro Tanks is fun for a few minutes, until you realise there are many far better warfare games out there.

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Guide your ball from start to end by tilting the surface and getting it through the Labyrinth. However, watch out for dodge holes and bumpers that try to get in your way.

There are over 30 levels to choose from as you race against the clock. If you want, you can even challenge a friend and go head to head to see who's the king of the Labyrinth.

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Bored or just need to to take a few minutes away from work? Try Bitefusion - a snake game with 15 levels to tax your coordination skills.

Great if you need to shut off your brain for a few minutes and occupy your hands in the meantime.

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RetroSphere is a fast, action packed and fun arcade style game inspired by Trailblazer from the early 80s. The object of the game is simple; guide your ball down the track to the finish line as quickly as possible. Sounds easy enough but be careful as there are many holes and obstacles that may hinder your progress. One last thing, do not fall off or your entropy will be maximized.

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Double Snake s the classic snakes game where you can play two snakes at the same time. In this game you control one snake with your left hand while controlling another with your right hand. You need to move the snakes to eat the food but should not move the snakes against the walls or against itself.

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Lode Doomer is a version of legendary Lode Runner, but enemies here are smarter than in the original game.

Various monsters will pursue your superhero on many levels. A timer will ruthlessly count out time before an explosion rocks your world...

Good reflexes, sharp wit, playing skill are needed to help the hero collecting all bombs on the screen in order to get access to the next stage.

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Do you remember that classic game by Broderbund? The idea is simple: you control the hero who avoids the guards and collect all the treasure to move on to the next level. The hero cannot kill guards, but can dig holes in the brick floors to temporarily trap the guards. It is as simple as fascinating. Ready to take up the challenge? It is the time for Lode Runner by ZX Games!

Features:

• Seventy-five breathtaking levels, each of them with its own zest and strategy
• Unique AI making guards act naturally, which allows you to vary your tactics
• Exclusive control technology: your character will never get jammed or stuck
• Quick save and load
• Both window and full screen modes available
• Comprehensive help

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According to the game story, the first Speedball league (founded in 2095) fails due to violence and corruption. As the organization gave place to anarchy, the game is forced underground, but five years later, from one attempt to regain public interest, Speedball 2 is born. The game starts in 2105 as a new team Brutal Deluxe emerges.

Speedball 2 is one of Bitmap Brothers' most successful titles and was released for several platforms including the Amiga, CD 32, Acorn Archimedes, IBM-PC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Master System, Game Boy and the Game Boy Advance. The first version was released in 1991, the final version ten years later.

Changes were made to the rules of the game, meaning that teams have 9 players on court rather than 6, and targets on the floor and walls can be hit for bonus points. The music, written by Simon Rogers and remixed and coded by Richard Joseph won the Golden Joystick award for best soundtrack.

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This game consists of two scenarios - Defense and Survive. It is possible to play as one or as a team against the computer.

There are 50 levels in the "Defense" game and 30 levels in the "Survival" mode. Survival mode features hours of front line battle action against swarms of enemy tanks.

There is a split screen for 2 players blowing up charges plus some old style classic Sherman tanks to keep you on your toes.

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The president has been kidnapped and its up to you to fight your way through 15 levels of enemy territory.

You fight on foot, in a tank or in the air via helicopter! The levels are packed with power-ups and action. This game is just like the old school top down shooters “Ikari Warriors” and “Commando”.

If you love simple old school shooters where the only goal is to destroy anything that moves then you are going to love Sketch Warriors 2. Using the same control setup as most FPS games you will have no problem getting into the game kicking some butt.

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This is an accurate remake of the classic "Boulder Dash" game originally published by First Star Software. A brave prospector digs through caves collecting diamonds, while avoiding falling rocks and dangerous creatures of various types. Whether you have played the original game or not, you will definitely enjoy Boulder Dash by ZX Games.

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Duo features no-nonsense, old-school, 2D, blasting action with original gameplay twists and surprises and enough challenges for even the most battle-hardened player. You control a gun that fires in two directions but is fixed on a line in the middle of the playing field. You can rotate your gun and collect power-ups to improve both your energy and your weapons. This freeware title features 100 explosive levels with a wide array of customizable and psychedelic graphics.

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Small Fun Farkle is an addictive, easy to learn dice game for 1 to 8 players (human and/or customizable computer players) similar to the popular dice games "Ten Thousand" and "Press Your Luck." The separated score pad keeps the user interface uncluttered. Names in italics on the score pad indicate computer players.

Players can control the look and feel of the game by selecting the background pictures, dice styles, and sounds. You can even add your own backgrounds! Also available are some other options that help beginners learn to play and make game play easier for more experienced players.

A hard-earned victory should be rewarded. So when you've left your opponents behind in the dust you'll be given the prestigious Small Fun Farkle Cup.

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Check out this version of the snake game commonly found on Nokia phones. Navigate the snake around the screen and try to eat the bananas to gain points. You die by running into a wall, or running into yourself. A level editor is also included, which allows you to select your own levels.

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