The internet is not only a huge search engine of any kind of information and a social networking paradise but also one of the best places for fanatic gamers! From sports to strategy games to puzzles, you can find any game you like, enjoy hours of fun and become part of the massive global multiplayer online gaming community. Here is a list of the most addicting games on the internet:
1. World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is said to be the ultimate multiplayer online role playing game. This is definitely a game you should try regardless to what games you usually play as it brings out the best features of gaming in general. You create your avatar by choosing from a huge list of colorful races and powerful groups and start exploring, searching and fighting in the cruel world of Azeroth. Explore alone or invite your friends to join and help you fight huge dangerous creatures or other players, take on various quests and gain experience, powerful items and unlock new and dominant abilities. WoW features amazingly strong and solid 3D graphics, a pure breadth and volume of the screen sceneries and topics, many different levels and an unbeatable multiplayer engine that literally make you get lost into its world.
2. Age of Conan
Age of Conan is Eidos Interactive newest presentation that takes you to the dark, abundant and violent continent of the Hyborian Kingdoms. The mighty Conan, who has seized the throne of Aquilonia, now has to fight the ancient evils who are seeking to put an end to his rule. As in all massively multiplayer online role playing games, you have to create your character choosing from three playable races (the Aquilonians, the Cimmerians and the Stygians) and from four class selections (Rogue, Priest, Soldier, Priest and Mage). The game is presented in supreme 3D graphics and an amazing 7.1 Dolby Digital surround audio system. Furthermore, its revolutionary ‘Real Combat’ engine allows you to swing your weapons in real-time giving you the feeling that you are indeed in a real battlefield! Its epic battles are the most popular as, for the first time, you can build your own battle strategies and command other online players to fight for you! Try it and you will find it really hard to let go!
3. Lineage
In Lineage, you become the master of your own fantasy world; create your avatar, hunt monsters and rival gamers, undertake quests, lead warriors into battle and become the master of them all. As another massively multiplayer online role playing game, it is extremely addicting making whole groups of people stuck in front of their computers for unlimited hours to level up, gain gold, obtain new powerful abilities and beat rival allies. Lineage is a rather intriguing game with an excellent gaming interface, 3D graphics, plethora of levels and lands to explore and realistic creatures capable of making you lose track of time.
4. Counter Strike
For those who love pure action, true competition and unstoppable agony, Counter Strike is the ideal game. Despite the fact that it is a variation of Half Life, Counter Strike can be played alone without having first to purchase and complete Half Life. What makes it a great game is its smooth interface, cool graphics, realistic environment, huge list of the most impressive guns, armor and grenades and flexible interactivity. In Counter Strike, fighting alone is not an option unless you wish to die alone. And of course, you cannot just trust a guy that said hi. The largest agony in the game is that you cannot really tell who your enemy is and who is not. For that reason, gather your friends, join forces, go through your strategy and beat your rivals in light speed.
5. Facebook Games
Facebook games are probably the most addictive ones as they are totally free. All you need is a Facebook account and you can gain access to any of them. There are games able to satisfy even the most demanding gamers; want to become the next Godfather? Wish to build the best Café in town? Want to escape and build your little farm paradise or just sit and gaze upon your amazing fish tank? Facebook is here to make all of your dreams come true with fully interactive games! In particular:
– Mafia Wars is a global madness measuring millions of daily users. Gather and grow your Mafia, do jobs, buy artillery and armor, fight and robe opponent mobs, expand and run your business the best way to gain money and power. As you level up, you gain more respect becoming a notorious gamer among the Mafias all over the world. Play smart, invite all of your friends, join the various Mafia Wars groups, grow your mob and rule the dangerous streets of New York, Cuba, Moscow and Bangkok.
– Farmville is another highly addicting game with fanatic gamers globally. Build and customize your farm, harvest, plow and plant the seeds you desire, visit your neighbors’ farms and gain money and experience, buy the coolest buildings decorations, expand your farm and triumph among your friends! Farmville is highly addictive due to its interactive gameplay as to level up and get access to special features and items of the game you will have to send specific gifts to your friends and accept as many of them as possible in return.
– Café World is another addition from the Zynga Game Network INC and definitely the strongest competitor of Restaurant City. Create your avatar, design and decorate your Café, serve your favorite dishes, purchase the most expensive stoves, counters, tables and decorative items and become the Master Chef! Its strategic gameplay, cartoonish avatars and solid graphics make Café World one of the most popular Facebook games ever released.
Internet games can be extremely fun and addictive. There is a game out there suitable for any gamer and any gaming style. Just make sure you have plenty of time because once you try them, you cannot let go! Enjoy!
Sources:
1. http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/readerpicks/a/best_flashgames.htm
2. http://www.thethinkingblog.com/2007/04/top-5-most-addictive-games.html
