Richochet is among the most played games in the world, and with good reason: it is an amazing game in itself, and even if Valve had never released anything else, this game would still guarantee their position as one of the great game developers. What makes this game special was Gabe Newell's successful attempt to break the mold of the highly structured and refined rules of video game developement. At Richochet's most fundamental level, it is the most effective combination of concept, vision and mastery of any medium to date. It is like a good marriage that completes a feeling inside you, something that lasts forever and grows with time.

Richochet is among the most played games in the world, and with good reason: it is an amazing game in itself, and even if Valve had never released anything else, this game would still guarantee their position as one of the great game developers. What makes this game special was Gabe Newell's successful attempt to break the mold of the highly structured and refined rules of video game developement. At Richochet's most fundamental level, it is the most effective combination of concept, vision and mastery of any medium to date. It is like a good marriage that completes a feeling inside you, something that lasts forever and grows with time.