 | Here’s an oldie-but-goodie that is a great time-waster on a slow Friday: Orisinal, free flash-based games with adorable characters and cute themes. All the games can still be found on the original website, http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/. |
After nearly 15 years (!) I’m surprised these games are still around, but I’m definitely glad they’ve been preserved for future time-wasting. In a world where the internet has only gotten more stressful and irritating, Orisinal is needed more than ever for some digital detox.
This site is the web equivalent of a cup of warm herbal tea, so it’s a great place to visit when you’re particularly tense. |  |
Orisinal typically features games with soft, pastel colors and relaxing music. Having been made when dial-up internet was still “a thing”, the graphics are simple and the loading times are short. There are 62 little games to choose from, plus other miscellaneous apps including a soothing flower arranging simulator. This site is the web equivalent of a cup of warm herbal tea, so it’s a great place to visit when you’re particularly tense.
Games on the site include Winterbells, where you play as a cute bunny jumping on a succession of floating bells on a snowy night. I also like the simply-titled Cats, where you try to get a group of finicky cats to either sit or walk in unison. If you particularly dislike spiders, there’s a game where you can take out your frustration on multitudes of the hanging beasties.
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Time marches on, of course, so you can purchase several of these games as mobile apps on your iPhone. Sorry, Android users! But you can still enjoy the games on your computer, old-school style.
Busy trapping bees in bubbles,
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