Ping-Pong PC

Ping-Pong is a product of Konami, trying to faithfully reflect the reality of the sport called table tennis. Although the gameplay here is far from the spectacularity of the original, we must honestly admit that it is one of the most interesting computer adaptations of the classic ping-pong.

The program allows you to play the game both on your own (with a computer-controlled opponent), as well as in two people. Before the start of the game you can determine the difficulty level, which is equivalent to the speed of movement of the ball. The rules of the game do not differ from what you can see in real competitions. So we have three sets, played up to 21 points each. We serve traditionally, i.e. five times, after which a change of player takes place. All the nuances related to the ball's behaviour have of course been taken into account. If you do not hit the table or hit the net, the point will be automatically lost. Beginner players may find it difficult to control the racket. In order to bounce the ball safely and effectively, it is necessary to practice a lot. A computer opponent is pretty good and poses a big challenge. Of course, with an advanced style of play you can easily cope with it, but the way to the championship requires almost perfect mastery of all possible strokes.

As far as the visual setting is concerned, it is at a decent level. We observe the table from behind the competitor's back, at a certain angle, which gives the illusion of three-dimensionality. The authors decided not to place the full figure of a penguingist. In the game we observe only the hand and the racket held in it - in this way nothing obscures the right element, i.e. the table. The sound is limited to a few sounds and does not really impress. Music during the game is missing, a short motif appears only before the start of the match.

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Last updated on 10 December 2007