What can you use the application for?
shockArcade is an online game site that links to a wide variety for arcade style flash games. Arcade games have simple gameplay, short levels and quickly become more difficult. Some games are not owned by them and will open on other websites.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
shockArcade has been online since 2004. They are not a very popular site. In the beginning of 2007 they had about 50,000 registered users. In 2007 the owner tried to sell the site.
What are the differences to other applications?
The main difference with other online gaming applications is that shockArcade links to games hosted on the websites of other publishers. This gives them a wide selection of games but leads to some disadvantages in the usability of the site.
How does the application look and feel to use?
shockArcade has two annoying features. First of all, they extensively use popup ads throughout their site. If you register, you can get rid of the ads but this could be required. Secondly, most games open in a new window on the site of the original publisher, which is quite distracting.
How does the registration process work?
By registering with the site you get rid of the popup ads and can play more than the default of 999 times. Registration requires an email address although it doesn't need to be confirmed. You can add more information to your profile when you want to and immediately see your rank as a player.
What does it cost to use the application?
shockArcade is advertising supported and you can clearly see this. They have many animated ads and also use popup ads. All the animated ads makes you wonder whether it really is a professional site.
Who would you recommend the application to?
If you really like arcade style games then shockArcade is a great place to browse around a bit. For the rest we recommend to use other sites due to the annoying animated ads.
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