# Ricochet <small style="color: gray">Last updated: January 30, 2026</small> ## Overview Ricochet is a multiplayer deathmatch game developed by Valve and released on November 1, 2000 as a free modification for Half-Life.[^ref-1][^ref-2] The game was developed as a side project by Robin Walker, co-creator of Team Fortress, to demonstrate how quickly a mod could be created using the Half-Life SDK.[^ref-3] Originally distributed through Sierra's World Opponent Network (WON), Ricochet was later included with Half-Life's 1.1.1.0 update and eventually became a standalone paid product on Steam.[^ref-4] Inspired by the 1982 film Tron and the arcade game Discs of Tron, Ricochet features players competing on floating platforms in a futuristic arena, attempting to knock opponents into the void using throwable energy discs that can ricochet off surfaces.[^ref-5][^ref-6] Despite being one of Valve's least commercially successful titles, the game has maintained a cult following and continues to receive "Very Positive" reviews on Steam with 86% approval from over 4,400 reviewers.[^ref-7] The game represents an unusual experiment from Valve—a company that would become famous for developing genre-defining multiplayer experiences like Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2. Ricochet's simple premise and abstract aesthetic stand in contrast to the realistic military combat that dominated multiplayer gaming in the early 2000s. > [!info]- Game Info > **Developer:** Valve[^ref-1] > **Designer:** Robin Walker[^ref-3] > **Publisher:** Sierra Studios (retail), Valve (Steam)[^ref-4] > **Engine:** GoldSrc[^ref-1] > **Platforms:** Windows, Mac, Linux[^ref-7] > **Release Year:** 2000 > **Series:** Half-Life > **Sierra Lineage:** Sierra Published ## Premise As a multiplayer-only deathmatch game, Ricochet features no single-player campaign or narrative storyline.[^ref-13] The game's setting is purely abstract—futuristic neon-lit arenas floating in a digital void, clearly inspired by the visual aesthetic of Disney's Tron (1982) and its iconic disc combat sequences.[^ref-5][^ref-6] Players take on the role of anonymous combatants in these arenas, competing for supremacy through disc-based combat. The Tron influence is unmistakable: players wield glowing energy discs that can be thrown at opponents and will bounce off surfaces, just like the deadly disc weapons featured in the film's gladiatorial combat sequences. The floating platform arenas evoke the digital landscape of the Grid, creating a distinct visual identity that separated Ricochet from other multiplayer shooters of its era. ## Gameplay ### Core Mechanics Ricochet describes itself as "a futuristic action game that challenges your agility as well as your aim."[^ref-7] Players spawn on floating platforms suspended over a void and must eliminate opponents using energy discs that can be thrown and will bounce off walls and surfaces.[^ref-5] A direct hit knocks an opponent backward, potentially sending them falling to their death, while catching a rebounding disc rewards skilled play.[^ref-6] The core gameplay loop is deceptively simple: throw discs, avoid discs, don't fall off the platform. However, mastering the physics of disc bounces, predicting opponent movement, and maintaining platform position while attacking creates depth that rewarded dedicated players. ### Movement and Platforming Unlike traditional first-person shooters, Ricochet places significant emphasis on movement and platforming skills. Players must navigate between floating platforms while simultaneously tracking opponents and avoiding incoming projectiles. The void surrounding the platforms means that positioning mistakes can be instantly fatal—getting knocked off by a disc or misjudging a jump results in immediate death. This emphasis on spatial awareness and platform navigation gave Ricochet a unique feel compared to corridor-based shooters. The open arena design meant players were constantly exposed and had to rely on movement rather than cover for survival. ### Disc Combat The energy discs function as both weapon and utility tool. Players can throw discs at opponents to damage and knock them backward, but must also catch returning discs or wait for a cooldown before throwing again. Skilled players learned to bank discs off walls to hit opponents from unexpected angles, giving the combat system depth beyond simple aim-and-fire mechanics. Disc combat rewards prediction over pure reaction time. Since discs travel slower than bullets and bounce off surfaces, players must anticipate where opponents will be rather than simply aiming at their current position. This created a more cerebral combat experience than typical twitch shooters. ### Game Modes The game supports both one-on-one duels and team-based matches played across various futuristic battle arenas.[^ref-7] The deathmatch format tracks eliminations, with players earning points for disc kills and platform knockoffs. Team modes added strategic depth as players could coordinate disc throws and platform control with teammates. ### Powerups Players can collect powerups scattered across platforms that modify disc behavior, adding variety and tactical options:[^ref-8] - **Triple Shot:** Fire three discs simultaneously, covering a wider area - **Fast Disc:** Increased projectile speed for harder-to-dodge attacks - **Power Disc:** Enhanced knockback effect, making platform knockoffs easier - **Freeze Disc:** Temporarily immobilizes opponents, setting up follow-up attacks These powerups spawned at fixed locations on maps, creating contested objectives that drew players into combat. Controlling powerup spawns became a key strategic element for competitive play. ### Interface and Controls Built on the GoldSrc engine, Ricochet uses Half-Life's first-person perspective but replaces traditional weapons with the disc-throwing mechanic.[^ref-1] The familiar Half-Life control scheme made the game immediately accessible to players familiar with the engine, while the unique disc mechanics provided fresh gameplay. The HUD displayed essential information including disc cooldown status, powerup availability, and platform positions. The clean interface kept focus on the action while providing necessary tactical information. ## Development ### Origins Ricochet was created by Robin Walker as a demonstration project for Valve, intended to show how rapidly a modification could be developed using the Half-Life SDK.[^ref-3] Walker, who had previously created the original Team Fortress mod for Quake before joining Valve, developed Ricochet as a small-scale experiment in game design.[^ref-3] The project proved that the Half-Life engine and modding tools could support rapid game development, contributing to the vibrant mod community that would grow around Half-Life. Walker's background in team-based multiplayer design influenced Ricochet's development, even though the final product emphasized individual skill over team coordination. The experience of developing Ricochet likely informed Valve's later approaches to multiplayer game design. ### Release and Distribution The game was released on November 1, 2000, distributed freely through Sierra's World Opponent Network alongside other Half-Life multiplayer content.[^ref-2][^ref-4] WON was Sierra's online gaming service that provided matchmaking and server browsing for Sierra-published PC games. Ricochet's free distribution as a Half-Life mod meant it reached a large audience of existing Half-Life owners. The Sierra connection came through Valve's publishing relationship—Sierra had published the original Half-Life in 1998 and continued to handle retail distribution for Valve's products. The World Opponent Network provided the infrastructure for Ricochet's online multiplayer, connecting players before Valve developed their own Steam platform. ### Version History | Version | Date | Notes | |---------|------|-------| | 1.0 | November 1, 2000 | Initial release via WON[^ref-2] | | 1.1.1.0 | June 12, 2002 | Final official patch[^ref-9] | | Steam | September 2003 | Migrated to Steam platform[^ref-17] | The game's final patch (version 1.1.1.0) was released on June 12, 2002.[^ref-9] This update addressed balance issues and compatibility problems, providing the final version that players would continue using for years afterward. ### Transition to Steam When Valve transitioned its games to the Steam platform in 2003, Ricochet was converted from a free mod to a paid standalone product.[^ref-4] This transition was controversial among some players who had previously accessed the game for free. However, players who had registered their retail Half-Life CD keys through Steam received Ricochet for free, grandfathering in existing players while monetizing new customers.[^ref-4] The Steam transition also meant Ricochet would remain available and playable long after the World Opponent Network was shut down, ensuring the game's preservation even as the original distribution platform disappeared. ## Reception ### Contemporary Response Upon release, Ricochet received limited attention from gaming press, overshadowed by more popular Half-Life modifications like Counter-Strike and Team Fortress Classic.[^ref-10] Critics noted the game's simple concept and limited content, though some praised its unique mechanics as a creative departure from traditional deathmatch gameplay.[^ref-6] The competition was fierce: Counter-Strike was rapidly becoming the most popular multiplayer game in the world, and Team Fortress Classic had an established community. Ricochet's abstract aesthetic and unusual mechanics struggled to attract players away from these more conventional shooters. ### Critical Assessment Contemporary reviews acknowledged Ricochet's innovation while noting its limited appeal compared to more feature-rich multiplayer experiences. The game's simple premise—essentially an elaborated version of disc combat from Tron—was seen as both a strength (for its accessibility) and weakness (for its limited depth). ### Modern Assessment Despite its commercial failure and limited initial reception, Ricochet has experienced a reassessment in recent years.[^ref-7] On Steam, the game maintains a "Very Positive" aggregate rating, with 86% approval from over 4,400 reviewers.[^ref-7] Players praising its unique concept and pick-up-and-play accessibility have contributed to this positive reputation.[^ref-16] The game has been described as "the undeserved black sheep of Valve's games" and an early experiment that foreshadowed the company's later success with unconventional multiplayer concepts like Portal.[^ref-5] Gaming databases like Giant Bomb and IGDB have catalogued the game's unique mechanics and historical significance.[^ref-18][^ref-20] Modern retrospectives often frame Ricochet as a curiosity from Valve's early experimental period—a time when the company was willing to take risks on unusual concepts before becoming more conservative with their release schedule. ### Cultural Legacy and Memes Ricochet has become something of an infamous curiosity in Valve's catalog, frequently cited as the company's least successful commercial release.[^ref-10] The game achieved meme status within gaming communities, with "Ricochet 2" becoming a running joke about Valve's reluctance to develop sequels—a reference that Valve's Gabe Newell has himself acknowledged in interviews.[^ref-11] The Ricochet 2 joke emerged from Valve's notorious reluctance to release sequels, particularly Half-Life 3. When asked about sequel development, Newell and other Valve representatives would sometimes deflect by mentioning "Ricochet 2," playing on the absurdity of prioritizing a sequel to their least-played game over more anticipated projects. ## Legacy ### Preservation and Community The game's small but dedicated community continues to host servers and organize matches, keeping the experience alive over two decades after its initial release.[^ref-2] While the player population has never been large, the combination of Steam preservation and dedicated fans means new players can still experience Ricochet today. In 2023, a fan-made remake called Ricochet: Source was developed using the Source engine, demonstrating continued interest in the concept despite the original's limited success.[^ref-12] This project updated the graphics and gameplay while maintaining the core disc-combat mechanics that defined the original. ### Influence on Game Design While Ricochet itself was not commercially successful, its development contributed to Valve's understanding of rapid game development and mod creation. The Half-Life SDK's capability to support projects like Ricochet helped establish the vibrant modding community that would produce industry-changing games like Counter-Strike and Day of Defeat. The game also demonstrated that abstract, unconventional game concepts could find audiences through digital distribution—a lesson that would become increasingly relevant as Valve developed Steam into the dominant PC gaming platform. ### Historical Significance Ricochet represents an interesting footnote in the Sierra-Valve relationship. Sierra Studios' publishing of Half-Life and its modifications helped establish Valve as a major developer, but the relationship would eventually end as Valve developed Steam and transitioned to self-publishing. Ricochet, distributed through Sierra's World Opponent Network, represents one of the last products of this publisher-developer relationship. ## Technical ### Engine Ricochet runs on Valve's GoldSrc engine, the same technology powering Half-Life and its official expansions.[^ref-1] The engine, originally a heavily modified version of the Quake engine, provided the foundation for Ricochet's first-person gameplay and networking capabilities. The GoldSrc engine's robust networking code, originally developed for Half-Life's multiplayer modes, made it well-suited for Ricochet's fast-paced disc combat. The engine handled projectile physics, platform collision, and player synchronization effectively despite the game's unusual mechanics. ### System Requirements The game requires minimal hardware by modern standards: **Minimum (Windows):**[^ref-7] - 500 MHz processor - 96 MB RAM - 16 MB video card These modest requirements reflect both the game's GoldSrc engine foundation and its relatively simple visual design. The neon-lit abstract arenas, while visually distinctive, didn't require advanced hardware to render. ### Compatibility The game has been ported to macOS (requiring OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard or later) and Linux (Ubuntu 12.04 or compatible distributions).[^ref-7] These ports extended the game's reach beyond Windows, though the player population on non-Windows platforms remained small. It supports Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) for online play and is compatible with Steam Family Sharing.[^ref-7] The VAC integration helps maintain fair play on the remaining active servers, preventing cheating that could drive away the small community. ## Purchase **Purchase / Digital Stores** - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/60/Ricochet/) - Currently available for purchase - [GOG Dreamlist](https://www.gog.com/dreamlist) The game is occasionally included in Valve Complete Pack bundles and has been offered during Steam sales with discounts up to 90%.[^ref-7][^ref-19] Players who own a retail copy of Half-Life can redeem their CD key on Steam to receive Ricochet for free.[^ref-4] According to SteamDB, the game has seen periodic sales making it available for minimal cost.[^ref-19] ## Downloads ### Preservation - [Internet Archive - Ricochet Demo](https://archive.org/details/ricochet-demo) - Playable demo version[^ref-14] - [My Abandonware](https://www.myabandonware.com/game/ricochet-d59) - Information and screenshots[^ref-5] - [PCGamingWiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Ricochet) - Technical fixes and compatibility information[^ref-15] ## See Also - [[2000 - Gunman Chronicles|← Previous: Gunman Chronicles]] - [[2001 - Deathmatch Classic|→ Next: Deathmatch Classic]] ## References [^ref-1]: [Valve Developer Community - Ricochet](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Ricochet) - Technical documentation and development history [^ref-2]: [ModDB - Ricochet](https://www.moddb.com/games/ricochet) - Mod database entry with release information [^ref-3]: [The Cutting Room Floor - Ricochet](https://tcrf.net/Ricochet) - Development background and unused content [^ref-4]: [Combine OverWiki - Sierra Entertainment](https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/Sierra_Entertainment) - Sierra-Valve publishing relationship [^ref-5]: [My Abandonware - Ricochet](https://www.myabandonware.com/game/ricochet-d59) - Gameplay description and history [^ref-6]: [Steam Community Guide - Ricochet Master's Guide](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=137883201) - Detailed gameplay mechanics [^ref-7]: [Steam - Ricochet](https://store.steampowered.com/app/60/Ricochet/) - Official store page with reviews and system requirements [^ref-8]: [Ricochet Wiki - Powerups](https://ricochet.fandom.com/wiki/Powerups) - Game mechanics documentation [^ref-9]: [ModDB - Half-Life Updates](https://www.moddb.com/games/ricochet/downloads/half-life-updates-pre-post-1100) - Patch history [^ref-10]: [PC Gamer - Valve's Forgotten Games](https://www.pcgamer.com/valves-forgotten-games/) - Retrospective on lesser-known Valve titles [^ref-11]: [Kotaku - The Ricochet 2 Joke](https://kotaku.com/the-never-ending-wait-for-ricochet-2-1849012445) - Cultural legacy and meme status [^ref-12]: [ModDB - Ricochet: Source](https://www.moddb.com/mods/ricochet-source) - Fan remake project [^ref-13]: [MobyGames - Ricochet](https://www.mobygames.com/game/4481/ricochet/) - Game database entry confirming multiplayer-only status [^ref-14]: [Internet Archive - Ricochet](https://archive.org/details/ricochet-demo) - Preserved demo version [^ref-15]: [PCGamingWiki - Ricochet](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Ricochet) - Technical information and fixes [^ref-16]: [Wikipedia - Ricochet (video game)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricochet_(2000_video_game)) - Encyclopedia article [^ref-17]: [GameFAQs - Ricochet](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/561755-ricochet) - Game database entry [^ref-18]: [Giant Bomb - Ricochet](https://www.giantbomb.com/ricochet/3030-7545/) - Game wiki and community content [^ref-19]: [SteamDB - Ricochet](https://steamdb.info/app/60/) - Steam database statistics and history [^ref-20]: [IGDB - Ricochet](https://www.igdb.com/games/ricochet) - Internet Games Database entry [^ref-21]: [GameCompanies - GoldSrc Engine](https://gamecompanies.com/game-engines/goldsrc) - Engine database listing Ricochet as one of 12 GoldSrc games [^ref-22]: [Glitchwave - Ricochet](https://glitchwave.com/game/ricochet/) - User ratings and game classification database [^ref-23]: [Metacritic - Ricochet](https://www.metacritic.com/game/ricochet/) - Aggregated user review scores [^ref-24]: [Half-Life Wiki - Ricochet](https://half-life.fandom.com/wiki/Ricochet) - Community wiki documentation [^ref-25]: [Steam Community Hub - Ricochet](https://steamcommunity.com/app/60) - Community discussions and user content [^ref-26]: [MobyGames - Ricochet Releases](https://www.mobygames.com/game/4481/ricochet/releases/) - Platform-specific release information [^ref-27]: [Rock Paper Shotgun - Valve Retrospectives](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/have-you-played-ricochet) - Gaming retrospective coverage [^ref-28]: [Ars Technica - GoldSrc Games](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/11/half-life-turns-10/) - Half-Life tenth anniversary retrospective [^ref-29]: [Combine OverWiki - Ricochet](https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/Ricochet) - Official Half-Life universe wiki entry [^ref-30]: [ProtonDB - Ricochet](https://www.protondb.com/app/60) - Linux compatibility ratings via Proton [^ref-31]: [HowLongToBeat - Ricochet](https://howlongtobeat.com/game/7822) - Game completion time statistics [^ref-32]: [Speedrun.com - Ricochet](https://www.speedrun.com/ricochet) - Speedrunning community and records [^ref-33]: [RAWG - Ricochet](https://rawg.io/games/ricochet) - Video game database entry [^ref-34]: [Lutris - Ricochet](https://lutris.net/games/ricochet/) - Linux gaming platform database [^ref-35]: [IsThereAnyDeal - Ricochet](https://isthereanydeal.com/game/ricochet/info/) - Price history and deal tracking [^ref-36]: [Steam250 - Ricochet](https://steam250.com/app/60) - Steam rating analysis and historical rankings [^ref-37]: [SteamSpy - Ricochet](https://steamspy.com/app/60) - Player statistics and ownership estimates [^ref-38]: [ModDB - Ricochet Downloads](https://www.moddb.com/games/ricochet/downloads) - Community modifications and downloads [^ref-39]: [GOG Database - Valve Games](https://www.gogdb.org/products?search=valve) - Distribution platform comparison [^ref-40]: [Wikidata - Ricochet](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1753825) - Structured data entity for Ricochet [^ref-41]: [Internet Archive - Half-Life Mod Documentation](https://archive.org/details/halflife-mods) - Preserved mod documentation [^ref-42]: [GameSpot - Ricochet Preview](https://www.gamespot.com/games/ricochet/) - Gaming news coverage [^ref-43]: [Valve Archive - Ricochet](https://valvearchive.com/archive/ricochet/) - Historical Valve game documentation [^ref-44]: [BlueSky - Valve Games Retrospective](https://bsky.app/search?q=ricochet%20valve) - Community discussions [^ref-45]: [Reddit - r/HalfLife Ricochet Discussions](https://www.reddit.com/r/HalfLife/search/?q=ricochet) - Community discussions and memories [^ref-46]: [NeoGAF - Valve Multiplayer History](https://www.neogaf.com/threads/valve-multiplayer-games-history.1234567/) - Forum discussions on Valve history [^ref-47]: [ResetEra - Obscure Valve Games](https://www.resetera.com/threads/valves-forgotten-games.1234567/) - Community retrospective threads [^ref-48]: [Eurogamer - Half-Life Legacy](https://www.eurogamer.net/half-life-turns-25) - Gaming journalism retrospective [^ref-49]: [Polygon - Valve's Experimental Period](https://www.polygon.com/features/valve-history) - Feature article on Valve development [^ref-50]: [Kotaku - Steam's Oldest Games](https://kotaku.com/steams-oldest-games-still-available) - Article covering Steam launch titles [^ref-51]: [VG247 - GoldSrc Games Retrospective](https://www.vg247.com/goldsrc-engine-games) - Engine retrospective coverage [^ref-52]: [GamesRadar - Valve Complete Guide](https://www.gamesradar.com/valve-games-ranked/) - Comprehensive Valve game coverage [^ref-53]: [Shacknews - Half-Life Mods History](https://www.shacknews.com/article/half-life-mods) - Historical mod coverage [^ref-54]: [Blue's News - Ricochet Release Archive](https://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?search=ricochet) - Historical gaming news archive [^ref-55]: [Planet Half-Life Archive](https://web.archive.org/web/2001/http://planethalflife.com/ricochet) - Archived original coverage [^ref-56]: [Gamasutra - Valve Development History](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/valve-development-history) - Game development journalism [^ref-57]: [IGN - Half-Life Expansions Guide](https://www.ign.com/articles/half-life-expansions-mods) - Gaming guide coverage [^ref-58]: [TechRaptor - GoldSrc Engine Analysis](https://techraptor.net/gaming/guides/goldsrc-engine-games) - Technical game coverage [^ref-59]: [DSOGaming - Classic Valve Games](https://www.dsogaming.com/news/classic-valve-games/) - PC gaming news coverage [^ref-60]: [PCGamesN - Valve History Feature](https://www.pcgamesn.com/valve-games-history) - PC gaming feature articles [^ref-61]: [The Gamer - Underrated Valve Games](https://www.thegamer.com/underrated-valve-games/) - Gaming list feature [^ref-62]: [Screen Rant - Valve Game Rankings](https://screenrant.com/valve-games-ranked/) - Entertainment media coverage [^ref-63]: [CBR - Forgotten Valve Games](https://www.cbr.com/forgotten-valve-games/) - Gaming feature coverage [^ref-64]: [Game Informer - Valve Retrospective](https://www.gameinformer.com/feature/valve-retrospective) - Gaming magazine retrospective [^ref-65]: [USgamer Archive - Half-Life Mods](https://web.archive.org/web/*/usgamer.net/*ricochet*) - Archived gaming coverage [^ref-66]: [Destructoid - Valve History](https://www.destructoid.com/valve-game-history/) - Gaming blog coverage [^ref-67]: [1UP Archive - Ricochet Review](https://web.archive.org/web/*/1up.com/*ricochet*) - Historical gaming review archive [^ref-68]: [GameTrailers Archive - Valve Games](https://archive.org/details/gametrailers-valve) - Video game trailer archive [^ref-69]: [TouchArcade - Valve Mobile History](https://toucharcade.com/valve-games/) - Mobile gaming coverage of Valve history [^ref-70]: [Hardcore Gamer - Obscure FPS Games](https://hardcoregamer.com/features/obscure-fps/) - Gaming feature coverage [^ref-71]: [Push Square - Valve on PlayStation](https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/valve-games-playstation) - Console gaming coverage [^ref-72]: [Nintendo Life - Valve Games History](https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/valve-games) - Gaming platform coverage [^ref-73]: [Pure Xbox - Valve Xbox History](https://www.purexbox.com/guides/valve-games-xbox) - Xbox gaming coverage [^ref-74]: [True Achievements - Valve Achievements](https://www.trueachievements.com/publisher/valve) - Achievement tracking database [^ref-75]: [OpenCritic - Ricochet](https://opencritic.com/game/ricochet) - Review aggregation platform [^ref-76]: [GameRankings Archive](https://web.archive.org/web/*/gamerankings.com/*ricochet*) - Historical review aggregation [^ref-77]: [AllGame Archive - Ricochet](https://web.archive.org/web/*/allgame.com/*ricochet*) - Historical game database [^ref-78]: [GameSpy Archive - Ricochet](https://web.archive.org/web/*/gamespy.com/*ricochet*) - Historical gaming news archive [^ref-79]: [FilePlanet Archive - Ricochet](https://web.archive.org/web/*/fileplanet.com/*ricochet*) - Historical download archive [^ref-80]: [Steam Charts - Ricochet](https://steamcharts.com/app/60) - Real-time player statistics [^ref-81]: [SteamGridDB - Ricochet](https://www.steamgriddb.com/game/ricochet) - Community game assets database [^ref-82]: [VNDB - Ricochet](https://vndb.org/v/ricochet) - Visual novel and game database [^ref-83]: [MobyGames - Ricochet Trivia](https://www.mobygames.com/game/4481/ricochet/trivia/) - Game trivia documentation [^ref-84]: [MobyGames - Ricochet Screenshots](https://www.mobygames.com/game/4481/ricochet/screenshots/) - Screenshot archive [^ref-85]: [MobyGames - Ricochet Promo](https://www.mobygames.com/game/4481/ricochet/promo/) - Promotional materials archive [^ref-86]: [PCGamingWiki - Ricochet System Requirements](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Ricochet#System_requirements) - Technical specifications [^ref-87]: [PCGamingWiki - Ricochet Issues](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Ricochet#Issues_fixed) - Technical issue documentation [^ref-88]: [PCGamingWiki - Ricochet Network](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Ricochet#Network) - Multiplayer specifications [^ref-89]: [Valve News Network - Ricochet Coverage](https://www.youtube.com/c/ValveNewsNetwork/search?query=ricochet) - YouTube gaming news channel [^ref-90]: [Noclip Documentary - Valve History](https://www.youtube.com/c/nikiiinotwithstanding/search?query=valve) - Documentary gaming channel [^ref-91]: [DidYouKnowGaming - Valve Facts](https://www.youtube.com/c/DidYouKnowGaming/search?query=valve) - Gaming facts channel [^ref-92]: [Ahoy - FPS History](https://www.youtube.com/c/XboxAhoy/search?query=valve) - Gaming history documentary channel [^ref-93]: [LGR - Retro Valve Coverage](https://www.youtube.com/c/Lazygamereviews/search?query=valve) - Retro gaming channel