For me, the beauty of college is that boredom=procrastination. It was fate that I happened upon this internet game during one of my Shakespeare papers I was allegedly writing. The game changed my life. It holds a special place in my heart, and it will continue to divert my attention from important things as long as the internet isn't dead.
This game is "Bloons Tower Defense."
Look! It's a monkey. With a cannon.
Now admittedly, I was skeptical upon seeing the game appear on my screen: "Really? A game with monkeys and balloons? Whatever, it's trippy, I'll try it." The first levels went by slowly. And then suddenly I felt an overwhelming urge deep inside of me. It was an unhealthy urge, my grades can attest to that; however, it was an urge that made the endorphins flow. Screw exercise. I had monkeys.
Soon I was joining tournaments in my dorm. Together, my friends and I decreased the wireless internet signal by at least 75%. Nearby students couldn't complete their homework assignments due to our gaming aspirations. But it was okay, because our monkeys were pwning.
Example track. Go, monkeys, go!
Bloons Tower Defense is a game in which players use a variety of weapons--namely dart-throwing-monkeys, or monkeys with laser vision--in order to pop each balloon before it exits the track. As players pop more "bloons," more weapons become available (such as corrosive glue which eats through balloon layers every two seconds).
As the game progresses, the "bloons" become more devilish. Soon, blimps, DOUBLE BLIMPS, and even un-explodable balloons venture onto the track. It is your job to destroy them.
In no time at all, you may become THE SUPREME MASTER OF ALL THAT IS BALLOON-SHAPED AND POPABLE!
Even though you only have to endure 50 levels (50 rounds of balloons) before you win each track, that addictive edge inevitably kicks in. If you're anything like me, you will never be satisfied. Eventually, your map will look something like this:
Yes! Feel the wrath of my missiles and banana factories!
Wired Magazine calls "Bloon Tower Defense" "pop culture at its best." I couldn't agree more. (It's a sad fact, I know.) Anyway, make sure you play the latest version (4). Do it! Do it now!
Let the popage/time wasting begin!
(or try the expansion levels):
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