Each Thursday Browser’s Best profiles a trio of web-based/flash indie games, selecting one of the three to spotlight as the week’s must play.
Join me for our inaugural Browser’s Best piece, where I try my hand at playing these little chunks of joy and subsequently recommend any I find with merit to you. Exciting! Well, perhaps not as exciting as the games themselves, but ultimately you can be the judge of that as each title mentioned below is linked to its proper game page.
This week’s picks include a simple platformer, a record scratching interactive maze with a soundtrack and a Zelda-type love story on an island as mysterious as it is dangerous. We’ve mentioned two of them before, but they are well worth another shout out.
One Button Bob – A classic bite-sized 2D platform title, where you take on the character Bob and his trademark one button dynamic to attack, jump and run deep into a treasure filled dungeon.
With 15 levels, some of which are just more difficult iterations of previous ones, there isn’t a ton of replay value but look no further if you’re looking for a fun, simple time killer. (Pictured: Bottom Left)
Record Tripping – This unique DJ maze game requires a mouse wheel which acts as a record scratcher of sorts. You start with a record player tutorial to learn how to use the controls and then you apply it on some very interesting levels. (The birds, the birds!) Each chapter contains an easy, medium and hard version that you’ll have to try and pass, and you’ll quickly realize what can be seen doesn’t necessarily tell the whole picture.
The negative that is a bit of a load time is quickly dismissed when you realize what the title really has to offer in terms of depth of design. The game looks really good and implements some nice, recognizable music over a British woman saying stuff–both of which can be slowed and scratched. Its a blast to play whether you have an hour or just a minute. (Pictured: Bottom Right)
[Must Play] Where We Remain - The game is simply an enigma wrapped in a riddle. Alright, maybe not that insane but it is a very interesting experience that you don’t necessarily get from your typical free web game. You play as the hero trying to rescue the girl but familiarity with what exactly is going on ends there.
Imprisoned on an island by an unknown source, you must find a way off through exploring the region, reading the love letters and collecting the flowers you pass by. The island contains many dangers; you can’t dilly-dally too long outside, but the caves don’t serve refuge either as they pose their own threats. Truly, the most enjoyable part of the game is the fact that you never feel safe, a great element for any game to have.
In the end, three different conclusions can be reached depending on how you played through and what choices were made. The creator thoughtfully included a guide to prevent too much confusion over what exactly pick-ups do. No matter how bewildering it may be, TwoFold Secret’s creation is a must play. (Pictured: Top Center)

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