Tag: CANABALT

Here are a few of the other noteworthy things we saw today on our never-ending journey through the wild, wild Web. 'Canabalt' developer Adam Atomic details the process behind fine-tuning the addictive 8-bit, one-button jumping game. Random trivia: the 'Canabalt' runner, at 24x24 pixels, is a little taller than the classic Mario sprite. [From: Semi Secret Software] You know the day is only ...

Our favorite online games are the simple ones with a high-replay value (e.g., 'Canabalt'). It doesn't hurt if they're free, either. The latest title to drag down our productivity is a 2-D side-scroller called 'Solipskier' that asks gamers to guide a stick-figure skier down the slopes -- while drawing those said slopes. Like we said, it isn't a complex game, with the simple objective to navigate ...

You might remember that a few months ago we wrote about a phenomenal little time waster called 'Canabalt' that sported the most basic controls we'd seen in a game since 'Dragon's Lair.' The title has you running across roof tops and smashing through windows to escape what appears to be an alien invasion. Your only control? Jump. You can't control your movement forward. You can't slow down. You ...

There's a load of great tech news happening out there every day, and, unfortunately, we just can't cover it all. Here are a few of the other noteworthy things we saw today on our never-ending journey through the wild, wild Web. Some of the lady-folk out there have been discomforted by the name 'iPad.' (Well, so have some men-folk.) Besides #itampon being a top Twitter trend last night, we've ...

What it is: 'Canabalt' is a simple game, available both as a free Flash game and as a $2.99 download for the iPhone. The premise is basic; you play a tiny man, fleeing what appears to be an alien invasion, leaping from rooftop to rooftop, dodging obstacles, and smashing through windows. What we like: This game is as pared down as it gets. There is only one button: jump. There is no 3-D ...

As connoisseurs of the flash game, we come across a lot of underwhelming, but free, time-wasters. Much like the balance of flavors in fine wine, the well-crafted online game perfectly harmonizes replay value, competitive drive, and sweat-inducing thrill. 'Canabalt,' a seemingly simple, side-scrolling, run-and-jump game, is all the more impressive due to its single input button: Jump! Designed ...