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Hello there,

this is my first review here at GameBase. I want to introduce a homemade head mouse which is affordable and easy to put together.

In my search for an alternative to the built-in gyroscope of the Emotiv EPOC I stumbled upon the gyro mouse MX Air from Logitech which works on the desk and in the air. I asked myself if it would work on the head as well. So I purchased one online for 65,-€

I mounted the Logitech MX Air mouse at the top of the Sennheiser PC 360 G4ME headset as follows. I attached a square velcro tape with superglue at the bottom of the mouse and wound a piece of velcro band round the headband of the headset.

PC (opens in a browser) - Skyrocket Interactive

Arnes De Mano is fighting game with a difference. Instead of bashing combinations of keys or buttons you must 'bash' the onscreen control interface using cursor movements. 

The interface is interacted with by placing a cursor over the various segments. The outermost sections being used to make movements and the inner ones to control combative moves.

PC (opens in a browser) - BadgerManufacture/Odo Games

Space Gate is a vertical scrolling shooter (based on games like Xenon 2 and Cave), which uses an auto fire and can allow you to play by just moving the cursor and without the use of any buttons (once you've navigated the menu).

This pointer movement only gameplay is available when playing the 'Arcade' version of the game. Your space ship essentially replaces your cursor when within the game window, giving you full control over the movement of the ship. Difficulty options also allow players to get familier with the games controls, by starting with the 'Easy' option. 

PC (opens in a browser) - Yahoo/Shockwave

Those with a deft touch with their head mouse should take up the challenge on court with this fast paced and demanding pointer controlled browser based tennis game.

Moving the cursor around moves your player (on the near side of the court) backwards, forwards and from side to side (no dragging is needed). A left click will swing your racket. Combine the correct positioning of your player along with a well timed swing and the result is a hit ball.

PC (opens in a browser) - Fast Games

In Kerixep your aim is to change all the white squares on each level to red squares. You do this by moving your cursor (no dragging is required) over them. You must do this, however, in one continuous line without becoming trapped in a dead end. If you do get stuck, use a left mouse click to retry the level.

The gameplay is very similar to Cuboid on the PS3, and similarly it has that 'I'll have just one more go' effect as you struggle with levels that tease and test your problem solving abilities.

PC (opens in a browser) - One Click Dog Games

"There was once a city full of living robots.
Everything was fine until...
One day a bad accident occured in the main power generator.
No more energy for the city.
No energy - no life.
The City fell into a deep sleep.
Good night robots..."

10,000 years later you find yourself suddenly awakened by a lightening bolt, the only robot awake in the city. It is your responsibility to make your way to the Main City Generator and bring power, energy and life back to the city.

PC (can be opened in a separate window) - BigFishGames

Agatha Christie: 4:50 from Paddington (if there are any questions please comment) is an addictive fast moving crime solving game that is great fun for all ages. The game is controlled entirely by a mouse. There are two ways of playing the 4:50 from Paddington, TIMED for those who fancy a challenge and CAREFREE if you just wish to go at your own pace.

 The story starts when a murder is witnessed on a train from Paddington station but when the police can’t find a solution the case is closed. Miss Marple, an old lady with a knack for solving crimes is on the case. You must interact with witnesses, suspects and friends and solve puzzles to solve the terrible crime.

PC (opens in a browser) - Shannon Larrett

Apophis 2029 is a missile strike/space invaders style game. You control the tank at the bottom of the screen which moves from left to right, avoiding and firing on the incoming meteorites. The tank will follow your cursor as you move it from side to side (no dragging is required). To fire you use a left click.

The meteorites come at you quickly so quick pointer movement is neccessary to progress as are accurate mouse clicks or (as in the video below) a dwell select set to a quick speed, acting like an autofire.

PC (full screen) - Superflat & Bento Smile

"This work aims to be a factual documentary, explaining to young and old alike exactly how the mysteries of nature unfold." 

TIHBW uses a simple but imaginative control scheme to allow you to move around a 3D environment with ease. Moving a mouse cursor will allow you to travel left/right and back. Playing the part of a rain cloud, you are able create flowers by releasing water onto the area directly below your position by pressing left click.

PC (opens in a browser. Google Chrome required) - Ryan Alexander

Canopy is released as part of the 'Chrome Experiments', which explore the possibilities  of JavaScript in order to make the web 'more fun, faster and more open.'

Canopy requires pointer control, with occasional mouse clicks to choose options such as 'Bloom' and 'Mutate' which alter the branches appearance. Once 'Play' is pressed you will start flying through the tree canopy. Move your cursor to change direction.