Canabalt = Mirror’s Edge – Vomit

I’m really not a fan of playing games on my computer. The first guy I ever answered to in IT always stressed that the computer is a tool, not a toy. While I don’t exactly agree with his thoughts, I’ve always kept my gaming to consoles. He also would say that he only drank water if it was in his coffee or scotch – a truly wise man.

Canabalt is a seriously addictive game. A friend sent me a link to it a few nights ago, and I ended up playing for over two hours. It’s sort of like a 2d version of Mirror’s Edge, minus a bad story line and vomit inducing visuals. The game’s obstacles are generated randomly, so you can’t quite memorize when and where to jump, which keeps the game play, as simple as it is, quite fresh. The music fits in with the fast pace of the game and really doesn’t get old, even after continuous play. Canabalt can be played online and is also available as an iPod app. Check it out!

Canabalt