Game #023: Avalancher

Controls: Mouse to build igloo and place eskimo; space to start avalanche.

Objective: Build an igloo out of the allotted amount of ice blocks (or less) to protect the eskimo from the avalanche, keeping him on-screen also. Extra points are awarded for the higher the eskimo's health after the avalanche and the less ice blocks you use.

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Source: www.freeonlinegames.com/

Creator: FOG

Rating: 3/5 - I'm not usually much of a fan of puzzle games, but Avalancher managed to catch my eye, and had me playing for quite a long time - until I'd completed all of the levels at least. It's possibly not an original idea for an online game (although it's the first time I've ever played this sort of puzzle game), but it's a very good one, that you quickly catch onto, thanks to the helpful in-game explanation of what to do, and how to do it. Then you're left to your own devices, and with a fair few levels, Avalancher can keep you going for a while. It's got an addictiveness to it that keeps you playing until the end - more levels would be very nice. The graphics are excellent, and the music and sounds are nice and at times, funny. So overall, Avalancher is a very good game. Unfortunately, there's just something missing that prevents it from being that little bit more.

Games Master Challenge: Score over 2000 points on all of the mountains.

Game #022: Infectionator

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Controls: Mouse (you pick up what to do as the game progresses).

Objective: Infect people with the zombie virus until all civilisation in all continents is lost, in the fewest amount of days.

Difficulty: Easy

Source: www.addictinggames.com/

Creator: BubbleBox

Rating: 4.75/5 - Continuing with the theme of some of my favourite online games ever, comes Infectionator. I liked it from the offset - the graphics have a purposely blocky feel that works, the interface is very easy to work with and the music varies but not in its quality (perhaps a few more different tunes would be nice, however). It's definitely morbid entertainment, but it certainly won't scar you for life or anything like that. The player becomes addicted to Infectionator virtually from the beginning, with numerous power-ups and "special" zombies to buy with the coins you earn, and as you buy more of these the game ramps up, with towns and cities falling faster and faster. (Your progress is autosaved as well, possibly my favourite feature). The only two flaws I can find in what is a very well thought-out and constructed game, is that it does get a little tedious toward the end, with no bonus challenges or minigames, and that there's not much replay value. But these flaws are minor, and you just have to try this game!

Games Master Challenge: Destroy all civilisation in less than 175 days (don't worry, that's not real time)!

Game #021: Electric Man 2

(Warning: game contains violence.)



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Controls: Left and right arrow keys to move, down arrow key to dodge, A, S, and D for normal attacks, Q, W and E for slow motion, powerful attacks.

Objective: Fight your way through all of the rounds of the tournament, with the goal of winning the final battle and the tournament itself.

Difficulty: Optional; gets progressively harder.

Source: www.onemorelevel.com

Creator: DXInteractive

Rating: 4.5/5 - Electric Man 2 has to go down as one of my favourite games on the internet, full stop. It's not a new theme or genre of game, but it does the whole arcade fighting style so well, and in its own unique way. The graphics aren't of the highest quality but are quirky and interesting, the slow motion moves being particularly spectacular, and the music is very good (although you can't turn it off). Once you get a hang of the controls, which isn't difficult, the game becomes very fun and enjoyable to play, providing you don't mind violence. If you get bored, then the game provides handy "save codes" which you can input, allowing you to pick up your game later on, from where you left off earlier. Personally, I don't think it gets repetitive, but the lack of in-game features, such as new moves to unlock, for example, might make it so for some. But this isn't a love-hate game - it's incredibly entertaining, and definitely one I'll remember for a long time.

Games Master Challenge: Complete the game on hard mode.

Game #020: Volcanic Airways

Controls: Move the mouse to guide your plane (or the arrow keys, but the mouse works better).

Difficulty: Easy

Objective: Race against the huge ash flow behind you - if it catches you it's game over - while navigating through all of the ash clouds, which slow you down if you go through them.

Source: www.miniclip.com/

Creator: Miniclip

Rating: 3.5/5 - It's been a very long time since I last updated this blog, but hey, I'll blame it on the Icelandic ash cloud, which only recently relinquished it's grip on European airspace. Volcanic Airways is a very simple game, but it's one of those things that's really fun, perhaps due to it's simplicity. It's well-made too: the graphics are solid, if not spectacular, and the music is very engaging, and just fits. The game doesn't take long to play, meaning it's great to play during a break, and quite addictive. However, the game is let down majorly by the lack of variety (if it took much longer to play it would get boring). There are no obstacles to avoid other than endless ash clouds, and no power-ups to collect, or anything of the sort. There's only one level, as well. But don't let these things put you off - Volcanic Airways is still a fun game, worth playing.

Games Master Challenge: Complete the game with a score higher than 23,500.

Game #019: Hunger Strike

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Controls: Mouse to create, upgrade and sell turrets as well as pause the game and use menus - see the in-game instructions for more detail.

Difficulty: Medium/Hard (need a strategy)

Objective: Place different towers in different place to destroy the 'hunger pangs' (enemies) and protect the body from hunger. Proceed through all of the levels, including bosses to win. Don't let enemies get to the end or you will lose lives. A good tip is to place towers in strategic places so that they can shoot enemies on multiple parts of the area.

Source: Tower Defence Games.com

Creator: Unknown (please leave a comment if you do!)

Rating: 4/5 - I must admit, I'm not a big fan of these Tower Defence games. This may largely be because I'm not too good at them. Nonetheless, I'll try and remain impartial during this review. Hunger Strike is a fun game to play, with interesting music and sounds. What you need to do isn't too original, but if you've never played this genre of game before it can be difficult. Fortunately, there are some helpful in-game instructions. There are five different towers which can be placed in the area, all with fun names, my favourite being the 'Big Daddy Burger', which is also the most powerful and expensive weapon. Although towers can be upgraded, I had hoped for a larger variety of them. Once you get started, the game picks up and starts to be quite fun, right up until the moment it grows tedious, once you've finished about 30 or so levels. Not even this game's fun take on Tower Defence games can make up for that. So if you're bored of Tower Defence games, but find yourself addicted to them, give this one a try!

Games Master Challenge: Complete all of the levels.

Game #018: Fishy

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Controls: Arrow keys to move your fish around.

Difficulty: Easy/Medium

Objective: Eat all of the fish that are smaller than you by swimming into them. Avoid all bigger fish or it will be game over. The more fish you eat, the bigger your grow and the bigger you grow, the more fish you can eat.

Source: AddictingGames.com

Creator: XGenStudios

Rating: 3.5/5 - Fishy is a fun game to play if you have a little spare time, and I have to admit that it can become a little addictive. You may start as a mere minnow (or goldfish, maybe?), but in time you grow to become a large fish, at the top of the food chain. If you can survive long enough, that is. Visually, the graphics of the game aren't amazing, but they aren't particularly bad either. This is made up for by some really nice background music, and the fact that this is a game for all ages. My main problem with the game is that you can feel a little confined in the small space you're in, especially when you grow to be a larger fish. To add to this, is the game too simple? It may be for more experienced online gamers. Nevertheless, it's fun, addictive and scores 3 and a half out of 5. Not bad!

Games Master Challenge: Score 15,000 points. Time-consuming, but not that difficult.

We're Back!

Yep, that's right, the Game Void is back after what has been an admittedly long absence. Life took over, I suppose, leaving me with too little time to search the internet for games to post here. Still, after my hiatus, or whatever it should be called, I'm back, hopefully for good. Now I plan to just post games whenever I find them. This may mean that the Game Void will be less frequently updated, but it's the easiest way to go about maintaining it.

Anyway, we're back, so expect some more games coming!

Game #017: Light People on Fire

(Warning: Game does contain pointless but violent action in it.)



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Controls: Arrow keys to move, Space bar to light on fire, and Control (Ctrl) to disguise as a tree.

Difficulty: Easy

Objective: Light as many people on fire as you can, to earn points, but watch out for rain clouds, which will slowly put your fire out. To prevent this from happening, disguise yourself as a tree. Doing so will also stop people from running away from you. Keep an eye on your 60 second time limit, too.

Source: AddictingGames.com

Creator: DABontV

Rating: 3.5/5 - Light People on Fire is definitely a random enough game (just think of the title, after all), with a random concept, and random ways of acting in it, but at least it is simple enough to play, and easy enough to possibly get you a little addicted. The game has nice, fun graphics, and the way the music changes when you set yourself is alight, being nice and calm when disguised, but abruptly switching to heavy metal once on fire, is quite clever, adding a good effect. Despite having clouds to watch out for, and a time limit, the game feels a little empty, seeing as the concept is perhaps too simple, and you are confined to such a small area.

Games Master Challenge: Score 15,000 points.

Game #016: Line Runner

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Controls: Move mouse to draw the line for the Line Runner to run on, Mouseclick to run upside-down on the line and then back again if required, Space bar to pause, and Left and Right Arrow Keys to toggle sound.

Difficulty: Medium on Normal or Free Run modes, Hard on Survival Mode

Objective: Normal Mode - Finish the stage as quickly as you can, collecting certain items for a boost of speed, a hyper mode, and weather effects, and avoiding certain items which slow you down. Items explained in-game.

Survival Mode - Survive for as long as you can against an enemy trying to shoot you down, collecting certain items for extra lives, and avoiding certain items which lose you lives. Items explained in-game.

Source: Crazy Monkey Games

Creator: Crazy Monkey Games

Rating: 4/5 - At first Line Runner may seem like a simple game, having a simple concept, but with different modes, and items to watch out for, Line Runner can be a lot more complex than it seems. The game boasts good graphics, and fairly quick loading times, as well as being fun and easy to play. Line Runner's only problem may be that it is quite annoying to play when tired, as it can become exceedingly annoying, when the ease to play suddenly seems to disappear.

Games Master Challenge: Get a combo of 20 or over in Normal Mode and/or Survive for at least 3 minutes in Survival Mode.

Game #015: 4 Second Madness

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Controls: Space bar and Arrow Keys in all of the microgames, how to use them is fairly self-explanatory.

Difficulty: Easy, but puts you under pressure

Objective: Complete all of the microgames in under four seconds, or survive in the challenges for four seconds. There is a mysterious boss to defeat, also. Hint: Keep an eye on your lives, if possible.

Source: ExtremeFunnyHumor.com

Creator: jmtb02

Rating: 4/5 - Four Second Madness is definitely a different game, as I can't think of any games like it, but it is a very good one, too. All of the microgames will only take you about a minute to complete (if you're very talented at the game), so it is great for when you have a short break. The challenges are simple, but engrossing, and if you end up with a mere life left, you may find adrenalin pumping through your system. It has brilliant music, and great graphics to match. My only reservation with the game are that it loses some of its appeal after completion, as it is so short. Therefore, the game earns itself a suitable four out of five.

Games Master Challenge: Finish all of the twenty microgames, with all of your lives, in under a 125 seconds.

Game #014: Pinch Hitter 2

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Controls: Same as the previous game, Move mouse to aim bat, Mouseclick to swing and select options on menus.

Difficulty: Hard

Objective: The same style-game as Pinch Hitter: (A backyard-style game of baseball, in which you need to try and hit the ball with your bat and score as many points as you can. Hit 'x2' signs to score double points on your shot, and make sure you hit the ball and aren't caught out.), but now with many challenges to complete, all of which earning you points.

Source: AddictingGames.com

Creator: Mousebreaker

Rating: 3/5 - Like the name would suggest, Pinch Hitter 2 is the sequel to Pinch Hitter, a well-made game with few faults, except for the small amount of things to actually do, in the game. Now, that problem has been seen to, as there are many challenges to complete, all of which earning you points. To add to this, if you are a real Baseball fan, you can play as your favourite team, as your favourite player (or yourself), and customize your team colours. Unfortunately, I do feel that the game itself has become harder and less enjoyable to play because of it, as well as feeling a lot more formal, and less insincere (fun) than the original. Seeing as it is a sequel, the game isn't as original as the first, and although this can't be helped, it still dents the games appeal.

Games Master Challenge: Complete all of the challenges.

Related Links: Pinch Hitter (Original), Sportsbytes

Game #013: Pinch Hitter

(New: Difficulty ratings for all games!)


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Controls: Move mouse to aim bat, Mouseclick to hit the ball.

Difficulty: Medium at first, otherwise easy

Objective: A backyard-style game of baseball, in which you need to try and hit the ball with your bat and score as many points as you can. Hit 'x2' signs to score double points on your shot, and make sure you hit the ball and aren't caught out.

Source: AddictingGames.com

Creator: Mousebreaker

Rating: 4/5 - Pinch Hitter is quite a good game to play if you have a quick break from work, school or whatever. It has a definite cute feeling to it, and can be very addictive to play, as you try to beat your own high score, or mine (see challenge). The game can be quite tedious and annoying at the beginning whilst you try to get the hang of it, but after that, you'll be scoring plenty of home runs.

Games Master Challenge: Beat a score of 8851.

Related Link: Sportsbytes

Game #012: Vector TDX

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Controls: Mouseclick to do everything.

Difficulty: Medium, progressively harder

Objective: Deploy your towers strategically to shoot down your enemies as they come pass. Make sure you upgrade or buy stronger ones, as the levels get harder with stronger and stronger enemies. Hint: deploy your towers in a square so that two towers can shoot an enemy at once.

Source: Candystand

Creator: Candystand

Rating: 4.5/5 - Vector TDX is one of the best games I've ever played. It is well-made, with a futuristic feel to the game that entices you. It may not be the first Shock Defense style game ever made, but it is definitely one of the best out there. The game is easy to play, fun to play (though it can be a little tedious at times), so you should really try it now!

Games Master Challenge: Finish at least 40 of the 50 levels.

Game #011: Icescape

(Happy New Year everyone!)

Warning: Game contains Adults Themes, Blood and Gore.



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Controls: Move Mouse to move torch around, Mouseclick to pick up and use items, I to open inventory.

Difficulty: Hard

Objective: Navigate your way around the the area, picking up items to complete puzzles, and hopefully escape, whilst you unravel the mystery of what is going on around you. Be aware of your ever-dropping body temperature, because if you get too cold, you die...

Source: MoFunZone

Creator: Mousebreaker

Rating: 4/5 - Icescape is a brilliant game to play. With a horror storyline, in which you are trapped inside a complex in the middle of a snowy desert, you must escape, but you must survive as well. This game is much more complex than most of the 'escape' games, but is still very easy to play, and thrilling. At times it can feel a little tedious, and this is not the game for the young player, but nonetheless, Icescape is a thriller.

Games Master Challenge: Survive the game.

Game #010: Fat Sumo

Controls: Arrow keys to move.

Difficulty: Easy, progressively harder

Objective: Make your sumo eat as many of the foods on the screen as you can, but avoid the blowfish (yellow things) at all costs - they will either make your sick, or even kill you, which is game over. As you progress through the levels, your sumo and the food grow larger, but so do the blowfish.

Source: AddictingGames

Creator: UGO Player

Rating: 4/5 - Fat Sumo is one of those fun, not too taxing little games to play, which can actually get quite addictive. It is very simple to play, but not too simple, and with levels to progress through, at least you're not playing it that aimlessly, although there could possibly be a little more to the game. Nonetheless, Fat Sumo is one of the funnier games out there.

Games Master Challenge: Score over 500 points.

Game #009: Sim Taxi

Controls: Up to accelerate, Down to brake, Left and Right to steer, N and M to toggle the music on and off. Further controls are in-game.

Difficulty: Easy

Objective: Ferry your passengers around the town to their destination (there is a compass to guide you), so that they pay you money. Watch out for other cars and pavements, because hitting them will damage your car, and hitting police cars will result in a fine. The money you receive gradually goes down the longer it takes for you to get the passenger where they want. Bear in mind that you need to keep your passengers happy, too. The money you earn is used for fuel, and to fix repairs. Don't wreck your car, or run out of fuel!

Source: FreeOnlineGames

Creator: FreeOnlineGames

Rating: 3/5 - Sim Taxi is a fun little game to play, especially if you are the kind of person who enjoys playing these sort of games (see objective). The game has fairly good graphics, although they could be better, and the game can run a little slowly at times. The controls are also quite complicated. However, there are many things to watch out for, meaning that you can't drive around recklessly. This adds a real feel or realism to the game, which can either make it more or less fun, depending on what you like. Whatever you do like, still give it a go!

Games Master Challenge: Drive at least 20 passengers to their destination.

Game #008: Frost Bite

(Don't expect any more updates on The Game Void until after Christmas!)



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Controls: Arrow keys to move, Mouseclick to use grappling hook, and defeat enemies (see further in-game instructions).

Difficulty: Easy, progressively harder

Objective: You need to advance through all the levels with your character, defeating as many enemies as you can, as well as collecting bonuses, to earn points.

Source: Miniclip

Creator: Nitrome

Rating: 4.5/5 - Frost Bite is a truly great game, even if it doesn't seem to manage to get into that group of elite games, which people always remember. The game has fun, cartoon-like graphics, with several levels to advance through, which are filled with enemies, bonuses, and things to help you climb up the levels. The game has been beautifully-made, with barely any faults, except for the fact that the levels can become a little tedious after a while. Make sure you don't miss out on this great game!

Games Master Challenge: Complete the game.

Game #007: The Stupid Test 3

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Controls: Mouseclick and/or Keyboard, depends on the question.

Difficulty: Medium, progressively harder (lots of trick-questions)

Objective: To answer all of the questions correctly - beware, if you incorrectly answer a question, you have to go all the way back to the start.

Source: AddictingGames.com

Creator: AK Games

Rating: 3.5/5 - Even though this game has been done before, in different forms (such as The Impossible Quiz games), The Stupid Test 3 still impresses me, with many various questions, most of the answers really just common sense. There is little else to say about this game really, except that it really can bruise your ego if you get a question wrong, and the chances are you will. The Stupid Test 3 is a great game, (perhaps not as good as some of The Impossible Quizzes), just not for your ego...

Games Master Challenge: Complete the game.

Game #006: Trials 2

Update: From what someone said on a comment (which I managed to cleverly delete), Trials 2 is only 3D on the bought version and the graphics are supposed to be really good. Therefore, please disregard any parts of the rating where I criticize the game for not being 3D as that information is incorrect. However, I still believe that the online version should be 3D, especially seeing as it means those who do not use American currency can't get the better game. I apologize if I may have misled you.



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Controls: Up to accelerate, Down to decelerate, Left and Right to lean.

Difficulty: Medium

Objective: To complete all of the levels with no (although more likely) as little falls as possible. More levels are available if the game is purchased.

Source: Miniclip

Creator: Red Lynx

Rating: 3.5/5 - So, here comes another one of those Dirtbike games, where you have to advance through all the levels, without crashing. Except, according to the creators, Trials 2 is 3D! Unfortunately, it doesn't really live up to that standard (on the web version). Despite being a very, very slick game, with amazing (even if not) 3D graphics, Trials 2 still fails to impress me. It manages to be like most 3D games - slow and quick to crash your web browser. The handling of your bike is too stiff, in the words of someone I know, and that person is right. The stiffness of the handling makes you prone to crashing. But what annoys me most of all, is the games non-stop attempts to get you to do download the full version, especially seeing as it asks for American currency, which we happen not to use here in Britain. Well, I doubt I'll be downloading this game any time soon...

Games Master Challenge: See if you can complete all the levels (on the web version), with a combined total of less than 10 falls. Good luck - because you'll need it with this game.

Game #005: Deep Freeze

Controls: Arrow keys to move, Spacebar to fire gun and kick frozen enemies, Mouseclick to pause and turn sound off (click icons in corner).

Difficulty: Medium, progressively harder

Objective: The game is quite similar to a Super Mario game in some aspects, but with Santa Claus instead. Freeze your enemies with your gun, then kick their frozen-selves and collect the presents for points, as well as power-ups and extra lives. There are bosses to defeat, too.

Source: Miniclip

Creator: Miniclip

Rating: 4/5 - Another Wintery game is Deep Freeze, and it is a game well-worth playing. It is in the form of a Super Mario game, with similar sound effects, and some nice background music. The game is easy enough to play, but addictive, with several levels, and challenging bosses to defeat (it's a shame you defeat all of the bosses in the same way). I'm unsure whether it's meant to look like it does, but I feel like the creators could have tried a little harder with the graphics, as they make the game look a little old. Don't let this deter you, though - Deep Freeze is a fun game to play.

Games Master Challenge: Complete the game.