I didn’t do a lot with my web sites over Christmas vacation – and that’s unusual for me. I guess I just needed a break from writing posts and articles for the various blogs and domains I own – but you’d think I would have used that time to do something else. Something ‘not computer related’! Did I? Of course not – I spent my time playing online games. Not the ones you would think of, no World of Warcraft for me. For some reason I have a strange affinity for the better flash games. The ones that suck you in like old school Tetris or Galaga – and before you know it you’ve wasted like 2-3 hours. A few years back I used to be addicted to flash card games over at pogo.com. But in December I found this site (that for some reason) I’d never been to before – www.kongregate.com. 2,700 online free flash games, no popups or interstitial ads – no BS, loads of fun!
The first game I was addicted to was Bowhunter Prelude. In this medieval skill based game, basically you use a bow and arrow to kill you enemies. But you have to not only aim your arrow, but how far back you pull determines how far the arrow flies. That’s where the skill comes into play. As you play (if you win) you earn gold and experience, and you can “upgrade” to buy better arrows and weapons of mass destruction! You can easily waste hours and hours and hours on this game! I think I’m now at level 22, but I’m afraid to play again since each level is taking 30-45 minutes+ at this point.
The other game I played a lot at first was Boxhead 2Play. It reminds me a lot of some of the old school FPS arcade games where you just shoot things and get better weapons over time the longer you last. Another game I wasted hours and hours and hours playing.
Do you have favorite online flash games you play and waste hours at? Comment now and let us all know!
