Introduction
The days of needing a bespoke console or souped-up PC setup in order to play games on the forefront of design are numbered. All you need now is an internet connection and a browser. There are thousands of games out there varying from text based adventure games to Massively Mutliplayer Online games with impressive 3D graphics.
Of course it's not all plain sailing, there are understandably some compatability issues. The biggest of which is that Chrome doesn't support Unity, a 3D game engine that's compatible with Firefox, Opera and Safari. But often the same game will be available as an app in the Chrome Web Store. So let the games begin!
1. SUPERHOT
Originally created as an entry to the 7 Day FPS Challenge, its Polish developers were inspired by a top-down game called Time4Cat where time only moves when the player does. They took this concept one step further and turned it into a FPS. Falling somewhere between Portal and Max Payne, nifty reflexes, patience and an eye for puzzle solving is required.
The aim is to defeat a finite number of enemies by dodging bullets and returning a few yourself. The SUPERHOT Team have raised enough money in a Kickstarter campaign to make a full version. Although this is where it all began, you'll need the Unity Web Player plugin which is currently not supported by Chrome.
2. Wonderput
Whatever your feelings on golf, there's a place in everyone's heart for a spot of Crazy Golf. And this intricately designed course features tiny ski slopes and herds of sheep who mow the grass to reveal a new green. The puzzle box design instills a sense of wonder, where will the next hole pop out from? There's only one way to find out… Four!
3. Frog Fractions
If Frank Zappa made video games, he would've made this. Created by Berkeley developer Jim Crawford it recalls the surreal humour of the Jeff Minter and Ron Gilbert. It all starts normally enough, you're a frog defending fruit from an oncoming hoard of hungry bugs. But the health bar is labelled 'Indignity Level', fractions are being scored but none of it adds up. This is just the start, we won't give too much away but there's a trip to Bug Mars, a dabble in the Bug porn industry and an entire level devoted to the early history of boxing. Make sure you have the sound turned up to get the whole story.
4. Game of Bombs
Bomberman on the original PlayStation was one of the best crafted and addictive multiplayer games ever created. Game of Bombs seeks to emulate this virtual crack. And to get the multiplayer experience you'll no longer need to fish around a drawer of knotted cables for a MultiTap, just go to their website and play a gigantic version of Bomberman online with players from around the globe. The joys of the modern world!
5. Die 2 Nite
This text-based (don't let that put you off) online multiplayer zombie game is full of little in-jokes. Upon starting up you're greeted with the cheery message "Be positive! You're going to die. Every time." In the top right is actual server time and when that hits 23:00 the zombies will come out to play. During the daylight hours, you and the other players must work together to build defences for the following night reminiscent of Minecraft.
6. Samorost
If you haven't played any of Czech developer Amanita Design's games then you are missing out on some of the quirkiest, funny and elaborate point-and-click puzzlers of modern times. The third game in this space-aged series is currently in development but you can play the one that started it all back in 2003 completely free. Chapter One of Samorost 2 is also online. And be sure to check out their other games Machinarium, Shy Dwarf, and Botanicula.
7. Cube Slam
It's Pong on steroids in 3D. Players are pitted against a docile looking bear called Bob who is trapped in a giant television screen. The action is set along to a brilliant synth pop soundtrack that recalls classic Kraftwerk. As the levels progress more obstacles and power ups will appear, there's a mind-boggling multiball, fireballs, mirrors, shrinking paddles and deathballs. Perhaps the most innovative part of this game is that you can play against real people. Instead of Bob the Bear there's a real person on the screen via their in-built camera.
8. Polycraft
Be prepared to invest a lot of time into this one. And this isn't your average top-down tower defence game, this looks more like Zelda crossed with Crash Bandicoot. Collect supplies, build bases and explore dungeons, you know the score. It can installed as an app from the Chrome Web Store or played online in any browser using HTML5.
9. Abobo's Big Adventure
Described by the developers as 'The Ultimate Tribute To The NES' many of the jokes will probably only ring true if you are of a certain age. But that's not to say this isn't for everyone, there are toilet jokes too! Written by the team behind comedic website I-Mockery, it stars Abobo who is actually a standard recurring mid-boss in classic 80s beat-em-up Double Dragon. His son is is kidnapped and he must battle his way through various NES-themed levels to rescue him. It's all done with warm affection to Mario, Zelda, Contra and Mega Man.
10. Tanki Online
Like tanks? Like Deathmatches? Then Tanki might well be the browser game for you. Graphically it's like a much upgraded Quake, with several Deathmatch arenas, some snowy, others full of luscious green plants. The aim, in all however is the same: blow up as many tanks as you can. There are tons of turret upgrades, leave enemies cold with the freeze gun or pummel them repeatedly with the dual shot and rail gun.
Controlling the tank is a little fiddly but ultimately rewarding. The turret moves separately from the base so it's possible to move one way while shooting in a completely different direction like an actual tank can. There are several games modes including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. Graphically it's impressive and looks close to a high resolution version of a PS2 or Dreamcast game.
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