rulesPlayer

rulesPlayer is a graphical user interface (GUI) for MPlayer, designed to make media playback on Windows more intuitive and straightforward. Developed by rulesplayer, the latest version of this software is 0.99.3. The application file is named player.exe and has a modest file size of 1.1 MB, making it a quick download and easy to install. rulesPlayer is compatible with a range of Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11.

This Multimedia application, specifically categorized under Players, supports a wide array of media formats such as AVI, 3gp, ASF, FLV, Matroska, MOV QuickTime, MP4, NUT, Ogg, OGM, RealMedia, and DivX, among others. These formats are supported by a variety of native, XAnim, and Win32 DLL codecs, providing extensive compatibility.

One of the standout features of rulesPlayer is that it allows users to watch VideoCD, SVCD, DVD, 3ivx, and DivX 3/4/5 files, and even lets you view video files while you are downloading them. This attribute is particularly useful for those who do not wish to wait for a complete download before starting their media consumption.

The interface of rulesPlayer has been described as clean and easy to use, focusing on simplicity, which many users find beneficial. However, it is worth noting that some users have encountered issues, such as problems when using the scroll bar, and glitches that occur when resizing the window or opening another window on top of it. These issues can lead to parts of the video not displaying correctly.

Despite these occasional glitches, rulesPlayer remains a free tool under Freeware license, which means there is no cost associated with using it. Previous versions include 0.9, and 0.8, which indicate a history of updates and improvements.

Pros:

• Simple and clean interface
• Supports a wide range of media formats
• Allows viewing of videos during download
• Lightweight with a small file size
• Freeware license

Cons:

• Buggy issues with scroll bar functionality
• Window resizing and overlapping window glitches

For those looking for an easy-to-use multimedia player, rulesPlayer offers a free and flexible solution, albeit with some minor technical quirks.

You may want to check out more software, such as OrangeCD Player, wxMusik or Silverjuke, which might be similar to rulesPlayer.