The original arcade version was pretty fun. It was the video equivalent of bouncing a rubber ball on a wooden paddle (the clown's face) in slow motion and trying to grab popcorn out of the air with the paddle before the ball comes back down and needs to be hit up again. It used a trackball to control the clown's head which was on an elastic cord.
The basic design is odd as all get out, but original and fun. The designers took chances with the concepts and control scheme.
The thoughts may not be deep because they are based on a rather shallow human desire. Escapism is often preceded by over-thought and brooding self-important introspection.
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"So, why is this even an article?" Two words: Sony's Balls.
The original arcade version was pretty fun. It was the video equivalent of bouncing a rubber ball on a wooden paddle (the clown's face) in slow motion and trying to grab popcorn out of the air with the paddle before the ball comes back down and needs to be hit up again. It used a trackball to control the clown's head which was on an elastic cord. The basic design is odd as all get out, but original and fun. The designers took chances with the concepts and control scheme.
If this company has a good day, they can win the Felix Felicis contract.
The thoughts may not be deep because they are based on a rather shallow human desire. Escapism is often preceded by over-thought and brooding self-important introspection.
Apparently you've never tried to grind out levels fighting Rubi-Ka's terrible Mangina hordes.
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