Spread the Joy

Flash games. You've probably played one at some point or another, maybe for fun or maybe just to pass the time. Now and then though, something stands out amongst the sea of forgettable puzzle games and celebrity parodies, something worth investing a little time in.

This thread is about those games.

Yeah, I make it sound much more dramatic than it is.

Anyway, post the flash games that you feel stand above the croud.

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/498326

I feel the best way to describe the above game is "Side-scrolling God of War" because essentially that's what it is. It's a game starring a tough guy with white skin and little clothing, laying waste to all in his path and reducing many a foot soldier to chunks of gore. It may seem shallow at first, seeing as how you press space to do pretty much everything, but give it a chance and before long you'll understand the difference between a strong attack and an execution.

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/388589

First part of a series. It's a great point and click game, good atmosphere and puzzles that are difficult at times, but always make sense. All three games are great.

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/495972

Another point and click adventure. Again, great atmosphere and good puzzles, though this one is in a different setting. It's a long one, so either have some time on your hands or make use of the save function.

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/543287

Play it and you will understand.

I play a lot of Flash games, mainly on Kongregate. Because they are usually zero budget and made by small time developers people can take risks and so some really innovative stuff. Try Achievement Unlocked 2 -

http://www.kongregate.com/games/ArmorGames/achievement-unlocked-2

Recently I've been playing this:

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/554892

Really amazing point and click game with beautiful, painted graphics. It's a sort of supernatural mystery story set in the wild west.



It's from Pastel Games, who are known for this kind of thing. If you're in the mood for some atmospheric point and click greatness, check out their site.

http://www.pastelgames.com/