Rainbows and Cute Flying Creatures, Oh My!

Bangs Adventure @ Zipogames
Rated E

Bangs Adventure is an intense flying game with bubbly graphics and catchy tunes. Bang is the star, appearing as a fish/insect hybrid that flies from one end of the spectrum to the other. During his journey he must find his friends and avoid bumping into pesky creatures!

The directions are written in another language, but the controls aren't difficult to figure out. Pressing the space bar continuously will guide Bang up and down through the obstacles, while the down arrow will shoot off a rocket that can fly through more than one nuisance at a time.

Bang will find that running into others like himself will help protect him through the perilous world. He can keep up to five friends behind him, each acting as an extra life against the baddies. A sixth friend will act as an invincibility shield for a few moments. Watch out for the blocks, though- no matter how many friends or missiles you have lined up, a brick will end the cute creature's run.
 My highest score so far is 1,020m. Have fun!

Pirate Booty

Tortuga 1 @ PastelGames
Tortuga 2 @ PastelGames
Tortuga 3 @ PastelGames
Rated E10

This point-n-click adventure plays out in three segments. Parts one and two take place on ship while part three veers in a different direction on land.

The object of the game is, of course, to escape. But there's more. Before long you'll be hunting down gold, blowing things up, searching maps for clues, and feeling like a true buccaneer.

You might even feel a sting on your cheek from a frying pan if you interrupt the cook too frequently.

 

If you play your cards right, you just might make it out alive. But don't worry. If you do make a wrong move, you'll end up where you stood before the mistake. 

For a pirate game, this one is rather forgiving.

Walkthroughs are also available during the game if you feel stuck. 

Good luck, matey!

Creativity: 8/10
Challenging Gameplay: 6/10
Storyline: 5/10

Mario

Super Mario Flash @ Flonga
Rated E

Super Mario Flash offers an authentic Mario experience right on your computer.

Based off Nintendo's best-selling franchise, Mario must again stake his claim as the world's number one plumber. In this game, he makes his way through narrow pipes, cold dungeons, and deserted lands to stomp out baddies, collect coins, and eventually save the Princess Peach. You can also play as his green brother Luigi.

The graphics are from a century ago, but in keeping with classic Mario.
Playing this brought me back to my Gameboy Color years.

This is a good place to start if you miss the old days of gaming.
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