One of the most popular mediums for free to play games are flash games. Usually, these games are small, simple, and totally free with no downsides. Usually these games copy older games, but there are some really unique ones too. Here is a short overview of these small but entertaining browser games.
Most popular sites:
- http://www.4chan.org/ (click Flash)
- http://www.addictinggames.com/
- http://www.teagames.com/
- http://www.newgrounds.com/
Most common types:
- Platformer: jump from platform to platform to make it to the goal, like Mario. Simple but addictive.
- Puzzle: one of the most popular type of flash game. These games come in all shapes and sizes and can look totally different, but all make you think.
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- 2d side scrolling shooter: imagine if Mario had a gun and there was lots of blood. Fun and awesome.
- 2d side scrolling racing: usually you get a very weird vehicle and are told to do as many flips as possible. Low gravity.
- 2d shooter: usually you go either up or right and try to shoot as many enemies as possible without getting hit or shot.
- Tower defense: this one’s a little newer. You get a tower, castle, or other kind of base and have to defend it using the tools given to you.
- Point and shoot: use your mouse to click the enemies as fast as possible to shoot them. There is also a sniper version that you have to find the enemies first, then zoom, then shoot.
There are tons of other kinds that don’t belong in any category! These are just the most common to get you started.
