…by Emily
Playing computer games will be near the top of any teen or pre-teen boy’s list of favorite pastimes. There is something for everyone, whatever their skills or hobbies, whether they play with friends or alone. From car racing and football to puzzle solving and action-packed adventuring, there is virtually no limit to the fun.
Whatever their ability, there is a game to suit, many of them featuring their favorite characters. They can play games with their friends, as either team-mates or enemies, but some of the best games are for individual players, just you and an epic battle against the computer. Here is a rundown of the seven best individual player games.
1. Ben 10
Everyone’s favorite alien, Ben 10 has spawned a whole variety of hugely exciting games for boys. Mixing aliens and adventure along with some cool gadgets and a host of great characters, this popular series has everything you could wish for.
2. Mucha Lucha: Lucha Caliente
Mucha Lucha follows the adventures of three pupils at the Foremost World-Renowned International School of Lucha, where they attempt to succeed in the incredible world of Mexican wrestling. One of the most entertaining computer games for boys, in Lucha Caliente you must master the signature moves and face a challenger in the ring to pass the Luchador final exam. Fast, furious fun.
3. Samurai Jack
Based on the popular cartoon, there are a series of great games featuring cult hero Samurai Jack. Banished to the future he is on an eternal quest to find his way back to his own time and face his nemesis, the evil sorcerer Aku. Great graphics and great fun.
4. Adventure Time: Rhythm Heroes
Join Finn and Jake on an incredible adventure that will test your musical skills to the limit. Face a fearsome selection of villains, including candy zombies and the wicked Ice King, using your rhythm to jump, sing and dance in time. To succeed in this rhythm action game your moves will need to be perfectly choreographed to the music so get practicing!
5. Codename Kids Next Door: Code Breaker
This team of wacky secret agents are always on the lookout for a new mission. In Code Breaker, your brain will be put to the test as you try to stop Stickybeard from entering the den. Memorize the codes to secure the doors in this tough challenge.
6. Scooby Doo: Attack of the Vampire Pumpkin Heads
Scooby Doo faces his creepiest villain yet in this exciting adventure. Fred, Daphne, Shaggy and Velma have been kidnapped and it is up to our canine hero to rescue them from the evil enemy’s clutches. Well-loved characters and spooky goings-on make this a classic.
7. Star Wars: The Clone Wars
There are several thrilling Clone Wars games, bringing the epic excitement of the Star Wars films to the computer screen. One of the best-loved characters shows exactly what he is made of in Yoda Battle Slash. Using his light-sabre, the most powerful Jedi Master in the universe must defeat the droids in this exhilarating game.
With so many exciting games to choose from, there really is something for everyone. Lovable characters, thrilling adventures and tricky challenges make these games the ultimate experience.
Author Bio: Emily writes for a variety of lifestyle websites and blogs. A keen gamer, she enjoys action games with a puzzle-solving twist. She has good experience on writing reviews on games for boys as well as girls.