Swing (video game)

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Swing is a computer puzzle game, released for the Sony PlayStation, developed in Germany by the now defunct Software 2000.

Released in 1998, the object of the game is to score points by dropping balls onto sets of see-saws, in rows of three or more of the same colour. The twist, however, is that each ball has a different weight, determined by the number written on the front of it. The higher the number, the heavier the ball. This means that if a ball is placed onto one side of the see-saw which is heavier than the total value of the balls on the other side, the balance would be upset, sending the top ball flying across the playing field. A variety of bonus balls, all with special uses, also feature.

Despite its originality, the game was not a commercial success, possibly due to the complexity of the rules. In the UK, the Official UK PlayStation Magazine gave the game a modest rating of six out of ten.