G-Switch
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC (opens in a separate window) - VascoF
G-Switch is a gravity defying one switch side scroller, in which you must decide which way is up and which way is down.
In one player mode either 'X' or left click is used to switch the direction of gravitational force. When you lose contact with the ground you do not return to earth, but continue until you hit another surface.
The aim is to travel as far as you can, without disapearing off the screen.
Canabalt
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC (opens in a separate window) also available on iphone - Semi Secret
Canabalt is a instantly addictive and highly absorbing one button scrolling game. Despite the simplicity of the controls, quick reactions are an essential part of the gameplay.
Using the Space Bar, you must choose the correct time to leap from building to building and avoid obstacles. The aim is to reach the furthest distance from the start line. One missed or badly timed jump and it's 'Game Over.' One press of the button though, and you're up and running again to give it another go.
Zogan's Log
By One Switch
PC Windows - Gamevial.com (free to play on-line game)
Zogan's Log is a rare thing. A fully 3D one-switch game with excellent graphics. Most importantly, it's a mighty-fine play.
They say: "Yet more vomit enducing fun from gamevial. Explore the surface of the newly discovered planet A1, and Help captain Zogan establish an irridium mine, or just take out alien nasties in this 3D science fiction action adventure game."
The Pyramid
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC - Fug Ugly Games
'The Pyramid' is an award winning (Retro Remakes 2006) game, packed with accessibility and customisation features. Your objective is to take on the the barrage of enemies, gaining crystals which help you unlock doors and then navigate your way through 'The Pyramid.'
Using 'One Switch' mode you use a single switch, holding it down to gain alttitude for your ship and tapping it to face the opposite direction. There is an auto-fire feature which can be switched on when using any of the various input methods.
Switch Curling
By One Switch
PC Windows and
Mac - Scott
McKay (freeware)
Switch Curling is an Olympic and Paralympic
sport that involves lumps of granite, ice, a broom and a large
target. And despite all that, it's actually a hugely enjoyable,
tactical game.
This is undoubtedly most fun in two player mode, where it can be
immensely satisfying to knock your opponents best
shots out of play and out of contention. With a large range
of adjustment for speed control, this is a mighty-fine one-switch
sports game. More please, Scott!
Dracula Cha Cha
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC-Lobo
With the gameplay concept 'proudly stolen' from the fab wiiware/iphone game 'Tomena Sanner,' Dracula Cha Cha is presented as a taster level to a possible full game (providing the developer isn't 'sued' in the meantime).
More levels would be very welcome, as DCC uses the One Switch control method in a simple yet versatile way to offer a quickly accessible and playable game.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Wacky Adventure Inside of a Human Body
By Bill (R&D, SpecialEffect)
PC - The Chen Brothers
Made as part of the Gamma IV One Button Game competition,
'Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Wacky Adventure Inside of a Human Body' uses the one button rule in an imaginative way.
Using the space bar you must move Dr. Sanjay Gupta through the human body, by rotating the scenes. Each space bar press is a 90 degree rotation.
High High Rocket
By One Switch
PC Windows - James Montagna (freeware)
This game makes me smile! A happy Euro-beat
sound track, super-cute graphics, daft-banter and
one-switch controls. Lovely!
High High Rocket sees you as moon-alien "Germ" (if you use the
SPACE BAR) or "Mite" (if you use the SHIFT key). Your mission:
Drop down through a simple maze to Earth, pick up some
Earth treasure for your Queen, then rocket back home as quickly
as you can within a five minute limit. Easy!
Half PI D Golf
By One Switch
PC Windows - Super Sidearms (freeware)
Half PI D Golf is a unique one-switch
one-player Golf game. You have nine holes to knock your ball into
within five minutes, with the aim of winning 12 "celebrations"
with skillful play.
The Celebrations tick-list include getting nine
hole-in-ones and for whacking your ball all the way
around a planet! Each achievement is highlighted in a pane on the
right-side of the screen. The game has a really nice feel to it
with basic but very clear graphics and sound effects. It's a good
little game.
Pax Britannica
By One Switch
PC Windows - No Fun Games
(freeware)
Pax Britannica puts you in control of a
deep-sea "factory ship" that is immediately under
attack. One button gives you the power
to deploy an attack force of your own: Try to destroy
your enemies before they destroy you. There is no "couldn't we
just try to be nice to one another for a bit?" option.
The game can be played with one player versus the computer, or up
to four players head-to-head. It's free and it's fun with highly
atmospheric sounds and music.
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