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The Rescue Mission That Saved Flash Games - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
Following Adobe's discontinuation of Flash Player on December 31, 2020, volunteers and projects like Flashpoint and Ruffle have worked to preserve thousands of Flash games and animations. Despite Adobe's warnings and the security issues associated with Flash, many games were lost due to the shutdown. However, initiatives like Flashpoint have archived over 220,000 titles, and Ruffle provides browser-based emulation, ensuring that a significant portion of this digital history remains accessible.
'I sit in terror looking at the 750,000 wishlists': A nervous dev brings a classic Flash game to Steam
Happy Wheels, a classic Flash game known for its ragdoll physics and gore, has been released on Steam after 16 years. Developer Jim Bonacci expressed surprise and gratitude for the overwhelming positive reception, with over 750,000 wishlists prior to launch. The game is available for $5 and offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players and a new discovery for younger gamers.
I cannot believe this obscure MMO from my childhood is still going 23 years later
The author reflects on the enduring presence of Puzzle Pirates, an obscure MMO from their childhood, which is still available and playable 23 years later. Despite some paywalls and a smaller player base, the game retains its core mechanics and nostalgic charm, offering a comforting link to simpler times.
"They don't make 'em like they used to": How flash player games defined an era of indie horror
The article discusses the unique impact of Flash player horror games from the early 2000s, highlighting titles like Hotel 626, Slender: The Eight Pages, and Exmortis. It explores how these games, often created with limited resources, defined an era of indie horror and continue to inspire modern developers, despite the discontinuation of Flash Player.
Silly Sausage Buffet announced for Nintendo Switch, next entry in the Nitrome Classics series
Nitrome announced that Silly Sausage Buffet, a surreal platformer originally released as a Flash game in 2011, is coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the Nitrome Classics series. The game features elastic controls where players stretch and weave through levels, with multiple titles in the Silly Sausage saga to explore. A release date is yet to be announced.
