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Now, as much fun as this summer may have been, there were probably times where you just had absolutely NOTHING to do. You might have attempted to thwart this boredom by reading a book (but not for school...you had to keep your procrastination streak in check), or playing with your dog (or cat, or hamster, or cockatoo.....yes, a cockatoo is a pet, my Aunt owns one).
You may have even attempted to keep up your blog (something I /definitely/ did over the summer....).
However, if you are a computer-loving teenager like I am, you most likely spent countless hours playing mind-nomming flash games on the Interwebs.
Following my adventure in Germany (and France...see Day 47), I was stuck with a few weeks of monotonous downtime. Sure, I did my work...most of it anyway...but I also spent a good amount of time finding the best flash games on the internet. Here are some of my favorites!:
The Impossible Quiz: The Impossible Quiz was a game that was actually recommended to me back in the fall of 2009. When it says impossible, it really means "frustratingly tedious and a catalyst for mental breakdowns". Basically, the quiz asks you a number of ridiculous questions that actually have no trivia value whatsoever. Each question is, theoretically, a puzzle in which you have to outsmart the creator with a creative answer. It takes ages to accelerate through the quiz, and I only made it as far as question 89 (losing after question 60 produces feelings that may resemble someone having a stroke). The nice thing about the game though, is that it rewards you with a "skip" after answering ten questions. These come in handy with the most mundane questions....but be warned, they may come of use later....
I don't even: "I don't even" is a flash game based on the internet meme "What is this? I don't even", which is a phrase used to convey speechlessness in a forum or internet community. The game comes with no instructions and you just...well...go for it! The reason why its called "I don't even" is apparent after the first 3 to 4 screens. The challenges are ridiculous, random, and occasionally really difficult to attempt. It takes several attempts in order to understand what you have to look for, but once you complete it you get this overwhelming sense of accomplishment....I KNOW I DID!!!!!
...does that mean I'm crazy?
...anyway, you can play I don't even here. (also note that the game is entirely written in the language of the lulz.....enjoy).
Obey The Game: Obey The Game is one of a series of "elephant flash games" from Armor Games, a popular contributor to addictinggames.com (I really hope for your sake that you've been to that website...did it define your middle school life too?). The premise of Obey The Game is rather simple....you obey the game ^.^
You control an elephant through a series of levels in which you complete the action of the word in the background. However, if the screen flashes the word "DISOBEY" before the start of the level, you must do the opposite of the word states. For instance, if "DISOBEY" flashes before your level, and the word in the background of your level reads "Suicide", then I would advise you not to jump into the deadly spikes of terror located to your left.
The levels get faster and faster and eventually it becomes physically impossible to survive...*in movie trailer voice* "WILL YOU SURVIVE?"
Also note that the game constantly blares techno music at you, so if you don't want to end up bashing your computer to bits in a move of sudden rage...I'd advise you to mute it. You can play Obey The Game here.
This is the only level: Here is the second of the three "elephant flash games" up for review today on YDCoH. This one is a little less intense than Obey The Game, but it certainty challenges your puzzle-solving abilities. Each stage of the level (and yes, there is actually only one level), has a certain title, and you have to complete that stage using the title as a hint. For instance, if the title of the stage is something like "backwards", you must realize that the controls are now backwards, and you use this knowledge to successfully complete the stage. The stages are easier than they look, so don't repeatedly murder your elephant and rage quit...sometimes the answers are right there! You can play This is the only level here. Want more? Try This is the only level too.
Achievement Unlocked 2: Hey, look! I saved the most frustrating yet mind-nomming flash game for last! Yet another "elephant flash game", this game will make achieve...things. 250 things to be exact. Some of these "achievements" require no thought at all, such as pressing the start button or visiting the main menu before actually playing the game. However, some achievements cover the most tedious tasks such as playing ode to joy on the piano and pooping pastries (yes, elephants from Armor Games have some mild digestive problems). About 80 percent of the achievements can be achieved in ten minutes or so, but the last 20 can take upwards of an /hour/ to complete. If this isn't the definition of mind-nomming...I have no clue what is. You may play it at your own risk, but be warned...
....NEVER....
...EEEEEEEEVER...
...PRESS THE BACKSPACE BUTTON AT ANY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It might make you lose all your achievements after completing ninety percent of the game. It happened to me. My heart died a little inside. Do you want your heart to die a little inside? I didn't think so...
Aside from the dangers of the backspace button, the game really is a great way to cure even the worst case of boredom, so I stamp it with the seal HaufeCoffee of Approval (Yeah, its just another Chiquita sticker....). You can play Achievement Unlocked 2 here. Want to see where it all began? Play Achievement Unlocked 1!
Unfortunately, as summer comes to a close, these games will fall behind in our lives as summer boredom ceases to be an issue. However, YDCoH has something that will never die...music! (Wouldn't it be tragic if the story told in American Pie by Don McLean actually happened? D:)
Today's recommendation comes from the alternative-rock band Paramore. Paramore is most famous for their hit sophomore album "Riot", which featured a fast paced punk-rock sound. Their new album, "brandneweyes", goes in a different direction, however. The sound is a bit more mellow, and its a sign of how the band is growing up. This is best shown in Paramore's recent hit "The Only Exception". Yeah, sure, the lyrics may be a bit cheesy, but her voice and the acoustic guitar really make a great combo. Check it out!
Have you been dying to comment on my delightful posts? Are you a normal teenager who is too lazy get a blogger account? Well worry no longer! I have recently adjusted the settings so that anyone can comment on any post under the title "Anonymous". Just remember, any hateful comments will be burned in a vat of acid...
...nah, I'll just delete them. Do you have any idea how much toxic waste costs nowadays?
I've rambled on long enough, G'night Interwebs!
--HaufeCoffee
flash games.
ReplyDeletehaha. ha. ha.
because I've never seen any of these before /ever/, least of all on your recommendation.
I actually don't know "I don't even" though...guess what I'm doing now instead of physics homework? XD