Shockwave is a powerful media browser plug-in that allows you to view web content such as rich interactive games. Although often confused, Adobe Shockwave differs from Adobe Flash, and allows for more powerful interactive web content than Flash.

Applications created through Adobe Director require the Adobe Shockwave Player in order for end users to run them. Fully accelerated 3D graphics and real-time multiplayer are features that necessitate the Shockwave Player. Web applications that run inside of Shockwave make full use of your system to provide a limitless environment for web developers.

The Adobe Shockwave Player is a browser plug-in and will enable websites to seamlessly provide powerful interactive content.