Free Game: Abobo's Big Adventure

I mean who doesn't love a great 8-bit game, that also functions as an homage to the gaming days of yesteryear? I know I don't.

Let's face it, I tend to write about some fairly serious topics in, at times, an overly dramatic fashion. It can get down right annoying. So here's my thanks to you, a free game that you can play on the crappiest of computers [with upgraded Flash, mind you]. It's called Abobo's Big Adventure [you wouldn't believe how many times I've to spell check "Adobo"]. Abobo's Big Adventure is an indie game featuring one of Double Dragon's most hated villains. He's on a quest for blood and revenge. Why? Not sure, I think Abobo's son was kidnapped and ... umm -- revenging. Hey, if you want the history as to how and why this amazing game exists, by all means check it out.

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Things That Are Cool: Comix, Free Games, Jane McGonigal, Internet Findings...

One of the many interesting panels I found over at Comix Cube

These past couple weeks and [I'm guessing] future weeks will be dedicated to me figuring out some things in my little life. One of which is [hopefully] getting my TV serviced so I can get back to reviewing this ever-growing hill of vidja games. 

I'm also finding time to work on other artistic endeavors that you may [or may not] see on the internet. 

Since my facebook sabbatical, my Twitter and e-mail inbox have been getting stuffed. Some of it is actually not totally disgusting. I'd even go as far in saying that it may have brightened my week.

Below is a dump of all the tabs I currently have open in my browser

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The Brog's Best Flash Game Of 2010: Closure

"Because ya gotta have it, in order to move on." - Zadi Diaz

This past year I made a handful of friends in the indie [whatever that means] gaming scene so I thought it would only be fair to do a "Best of" for flash and html-based games. Though I had to pick a winner, please pay special attention to the Honorable Mentions. Though these games may be written off by some to be time-eaters or small games, the impact they made on me changed how I look at games. Most notably, Elude, a game centered around depression -- where the goal of the game isn't to win, but to empathize. 

2010's big winner is Closure, a game in the vein of Echochrome and recent Wii release -- Lost In Shadow. Closure relies on the gamer's smarts and ability to play with the path illuminating mechanics. If you can see it, then you should go there. However, if your path is dimmed, then prepare for a grave mistake. Places not illuminated, do not exist. Apropos to life, no? 

Honorable Mention: Immortal, Miami Shark, Elude, Envirobear, Robot Unicorn Attack

For more free games and the culture that supports it go here: Scott Sharkey's 101 Free Games, Newgrounds, Kongregate, Adult Swim Games

Free Game: Dont Sh&t Your Pants

I guess I'm the sh#t king! I found all the achievments. So...there's that. Plus, this game is kinda cool. Type 'look' it helps.

Description (Game published on 2009-02-16)

A survival horror game.

Updates

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Kongregate stats implemented. Unfortunately that means some save files were lost. Sorry!

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For those of you who cannot get the game to run when typing “play”, please refresh the browser. This is a known issue that I’m having trouble duplicating, but a simple refresh fixes it.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Start by clicking next to the tiny arrow on the bottom left corner of the game window.

This is an all typing game. To begin, type “play”. Type instructions such as “open door” to perform different tasks.

If you’re stuck, make sure to “look” at everything you can.

Try to win all the awards and earn the title of Shit King!

*To see the credits, type “credits” in the title screen.

Link

After the jump...key commands that will help you win!

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