A browser game is a computer game that is played using a web browser over the Internet. It is usually written in a browser-based language such as JavaScript, HTML5 or PHP.
Such games may use additional languages for back-end processing or browser plug-ins such as Flash, Java, and Silverlight. WebGL may involve hardware graphics acceleration. A browser-based game is a game that is played exclusively in a web browser and not on a game console or other device. This means that the game can be played from many different types of computers, and can often have many different players playing at the same time. Some browser games are simple puzzles, but some can be quite detailed and include entire worlds. Therefore, it is best to think of this type of game as a way to access the game rather than a description of the game itself.
Browser games are less demanding on graphics and therefore have lower system requirements, as they are designed to be played on a wider range of systems and devices. There are thousands of browser games available today, including new games and classic games remade for browser games. Pac-Man is an example of a classic game that is now available as a browser game. Runescape is a popular browser-based MMORPG written in Java.
A browser game is usually accessed through a computer that has access to the Internet, although the computer must have certain features in order to play the game. The game runs in the browser, meaning the user does not download the game to their desktop and play it on a dedicated gaming device. The player plays the game in the same type of browser that displays websites because the game is on a website.
There are several different types of games that can be played in a browser. A basic browser game may involve only one player and does not require a large investment of time. On the other hand, a more complex browser game may involve meeting up with friends at a specific time online and completing quests or missions. It is important to realize that there are many different multiplayer games that are not played through a browser. Multiplayer games and browser games are not synonymous.
This type of game is almost entirely dependent on activities that can be done online. The advancement of online technology directly affects the possible progress of a game. Many browser games that have been around for a long time have undergone significant design changes, sometimes as significant as going from 2D to 3D design. It makes sense that as the Internet evolves, so will browser games.
The advantages of a browser game over a game that must be played in another way depend on the user. Many games of this type are free or ad-supported, especially if they are single-player. Other browser games are subscription supported, which some people don’t like. On the other hand, many people already have a computer with an internet browser, so playing games this way means that a person does not have to invest in a gaming system. Arguments for and against browser-based games can be made on a case-by-case basis.