MBSS Fireworks for Windows

By Mathematically Beautiful Screen Savers
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Download.com staffJuly 15, 2015

This screensaver turns your monitor into an impressive pyrotechnic display that hearkens to real life. The launch, explosion, and decay of the fireworks are quite realistic, as are the sound effects. Like any good fireworks show, MBSS Fireworks has plenty of color. Customization options are divided into sections for Hue Cones and Hue Dynamics. The specific settings of each panel are very technical, letting you tweak parameters such as hue brightness bias, vertical gravity, and atmospheric damping. Those without a lot of mathematical knowledge will probably just want to fool around until they find something the like, though the default settings make for an entertaining spectacle in their own right. MBSS Fireworks displays a small nag screen, but it's not obtrusive enough to ruin the fun. Although this application will be most suitable around Independence Day, folks who are really fascinated with pyrotechnics will enjoy it year round.

MBSS Fireworks for Windows

By Mathematically Beautiful Screen Savers
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GENERAL

Release: April 19, 2009

Latest update: July 15, 2015

Version: 3.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: DirectX 7.0 drivers.

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Total Downloads: 50,663

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User Reviews

3.6/5

10 User Votes

One of the best fireworks light shows
pixelate8311February 17, 2011
Pros
I enjoyed that it just worked right out-of-the-box with a lot of sample themes. Gravity and atmospheric damping are realistic - plus like the fact that I can change and create my own themes.
Cons
Could have used a few more different burst sound effects.
Summary
Some of the themes are realistic in the context of a fireworks light show. Well worth the download & install.
Outstanding Fireworks Screensaver!
tbindermanJuly 11, 2010
Pros
It's almost like attending a real fireworks display.
Cons
Ad Banner at the top on the free version. However, it is not too obtrusive!
Summary
Highly recommend!
downloaded and installed....doesn't run
smaschekNovember 2, 2008
Pros
none....couldn't get it to run
Cons
I run a Vista Business OS, and this software doesn't recognize my DirectX. I reinstalled, and the same crap happens.....would have liked to see what this screen saver looked like...but I guess I never will.
Summary
No features or functionallity to comment on...crap wouldn't work
good
mydiscoveryAugust 9, 2008
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somnath_cnetJuly 12, 2008
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One of the best screen savers I have ever down loaded!
timmdawsonJuly 9, 2008
Pros
The annimations are wonderfully real and beatiful. The variety of star clusters is amazaing and I must admit it is very relaxing to watch. My family can't walk by the screen without stopping to watch for a few moments. I have gladly paid the 15.00 fey to register this product.
Cons
The interface at first appears to be diffcult to use. It does take time but play with it and you will find many new variations that can be created. I prefer the default setting.
Summary
Won't recognize DirectX on Vista
July 4, 2008
Pros
Unfortunately, I can't tell you if it's cool or not.
Cons
The program cannot find DirectX and won't run. Just in case, I downloaded the latest version (10.0) and it says it needs 7.0 or better, but no go. So if you're like me and have a new system with the horrors of Vista, you're SOL.
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samarthanandJuly 3, 2008
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HO HUM
Ol RodJune 19, 2008
Pros
It works alright in my XP SP2. Doesn't crash or cause any problems.
Cons
Didn't take very long for me to get tired of it, Sorta like after I watched it for couple of minutes I was ready to see something else.
Summary
Good light show
November 19, 2004
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This is one of the best fireworks light shows on the web.

Developer’s Description

By Mathematically Beautiful Screen Savers

Simulate a configurable fireworks display on your desktop.

MBSS Fireworks provides a completely configurable photorealistic, real-time, 3D-animated fireworks simulation. Customize a fireworks show including hue transitions, atmospheric conditions, gravity, and burst styles. Associate 3D stereo sound effects with each of the burst types. Field-level online help is included as is a variety of themes.