Great Flash Games!

Once in a while we feel we should try this seemingly simple flash games. Since its the weekends today and if you got nothing to do, why not we give a try to some of this great flash games that we have manage to dig around the internet.


Table Tennis


Those good old ping pong, those good old days. It's you against ten computer opponents, starting from level one – believe me, it's almost impossible not to thrash them to a comfortable 5-0 win; to level ten - a level I've never managed to defeat. Along the way you may earn bonus points, which dependent on how swiftly you defeat your opponent. Matches are scheduled to last three minutes, although if you're playing in the tournament, the game doesn't end until someone accumulates all five points. One tip to playing Table Tennis is to not have your mouse speed set too high. If you do, it's awfully hard to keep inside the game's borders, and when that happens, you stop controlling your paddle.


Catch 33

In this game, it's just you against a bunch of numbered squares, which float randomly over the screen. Your objective is to cruise your mouse on top of the thirty-three squares, in ascending order from 1 to 33, hovering them long enough to give a little "pop" and evaporate. But be careful, because if you glide over a number too hastily, it won't disappear at all.


Escapa


It is the simplest idea of all games. You are a red square on a white field surrounded by a black border. Also on the white field are four blue squares and rectangles, which will start moving all over the white field as soon as you move your mouse - Do remember u shouldn’t touch any of the black border around the white area, and don't run into any of the blue objects. Pretty simple concept from what I think. I’m proud of my record for staying alive for 23 seconds. How bout yours?


5-a-side Football

Football makes the world go round. This flash version was one of my favourite games a year ago or so. I haven't played much since then, but in preparing to write this article, I decided to go for a round or two and it's still addictive. It isn't exactly a chore to beat the computer, but what makes the game interesting is that the teams, like in so many video games, are given different attributes. So, using a strong team to beat up on a weak team doesn't necessarily bring you as many points as using a weak team to beat a strong team. My verdict: A very well done game with great graphics.


Soduku

I usually use my standalone Sudoku program when I'm in the mood for a little mental number gymnastics, but when I'm away from my computer; I think this website is by far the best Sudoku that is available around. It offers unlimited puzzle possibilities, and also allows you to select an individual puzzle. Say you're working on a puzzle, but have to leave for the day, and need to shut the computer off. Simply write down the puzzle number and type that in and get back to the exact same puzzle you were working on before the next time you visit the site.


Mahjongg Online


Like my Sudoku playing habits, I typically play Solitaire on my vista. This website, however, is really superb. It gives the player a choice of six different starting layouts, in addition to the traditional tile set (and one that looks like a deck of cards). The game offers hints, shows available remaining moves, and has a zoom function, in case the default size is too small for your eyes. The game is sometimes a bit slow to respond to mouse clicks, and I sometimes wish it had a timer, but all in all, a nice java version of a great game.



Glider


This game is a flash version of one of my favourite Mac games (by John Calhoun and then Cassidy & Greene) and still is. This is - again - a very simple concept. You are a paper airplane. Your only controls are to tilt forward and backward of the plane. The goal is to glide through a series of rooms which have designated floor and ceiling vents, rotary fans, and all manner of other obstacles which you will be affected by, or need to move over or under. Classic but classy, a must try!!



Arkanoid


Arkanoid is another game I played quite a bit of in college. Damn right it is addictive. This flash version is simply good at reinventing the look, sound and feel of the original thing. In reality, Arkanoid is nothing more than a dressed-up version of Breakout, but it's a tonnes of fun to get your fingers hyped up. Do open up your eyes and watch out for power-ups and power-downs that might help you in a way; or not. And always look for the splitter... it's better to have three balls going at once than just one though. Those good old days…

There are plenty more games out there what I've listed. In fact, you may notice that some of your old favourite arcade games are making its way to a new life as flash games on the web.

It is always fascinating when those games I used to spend a lot of time with are suddenly available with a couple clicks on the mouse. Frogger and Pac Man are two fine examples.

I'm not going to review the following, but as kind of a bonus, here are five great arcade games that are now available to play for free on the web:


Prince of Persia
Frogger
Space Invaders
Fighter
PacMan

Have lots of fun guys. Anything other good games to share? I’m itching for more. More is never enough.