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Bigger than life classics

By Lee Seats, About.com

There are many sites offering online classic arcade games, but I really enjoy this one because it allows you to play them full screen instead of in a tiny window. The games play very smoothly and the author has done a great job of faithfully re-creating the fun factor of the originals.

Asteroids

Just like the original, this Asteroids clone features graphics and gameplay that are elegant in their simplicity. If you want to enhance the "full screen" experience with this or any of other games on this site use the F11 key to make your browser full screen. Hitting F11 again will take you back to the normal display mode.

Tetris

The Author calls his game N-Blox, but it is a great remake of the classic Tetris that we all know and love. I have to resist starting another game of this or I'll never get this article finished. This is one addicting game.

Space Invaders

Space Invaders defines the classic 2D arcade game. You move your little ship around and blast a never ending horde of alien invaders. The graphics and sound may be primitive by today's standards, but the game is just plain fun.

More Classic Games

The Neave Games main page offers more games including a great Frogger clone. You can even play the classic electronic memory game, Simon, if your brain cells are up to the challenge.

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