ArkFullofSorrow.  Yes, ArkFullofSorrow.

They remind you of their copyright privlidges as if anybody would want to do such a thing... ... They then go on to completely rip-off Asteroids essentially saying "Hi, we're Active.  We can take other people's ideas, but don't you take ours!  Copywrights!!1"

2) Darksyne

I love Asteroids.  So much so that I even bought a watch celebrating something about the game's or the company's 30th Anniversary.  I also love the various incarnations (see: knockoffs).  The awfully-titled Darksyne is such a game.  So it stands to reason I would also love this game, right?

Truth be told, there is a chance I just might, but playing this one with a computer keyboard renders it as unplayable as the Action 52 of old.  But anyway, calling Darksyne merely an Asteroids clone is somewhat unfair; it's definately an updated version of the game with gameplay mechanics and graphics that look straight outta 1987.  This game's probably more Asteroids in reverse: although your ship is like the legendary Thruster plus a particle-reflection shield, Darksyne's opposition is highlighted by walls, stationary enemies and their projectiles.  Plus, you also seem to have a limited amount of fuel.  But other than that, pure Asteroids.

Like I said, I can't really judge this game beyond what is here since a computer keyboard is just not the way to play this game.  Still, though, while I can't imagine wanting to play this game ever again, this isn't the kind of stuff all-time worst lists are made of.  This also makes writing a treatise whose entertainment value comes from mercilessly attacking its biggest flaws also difficult.  I mean, this isn't half as readable as my first Action 52 write up, is it?

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