Neopets Is Back — Your Childhood Favourite Returns With Over 50 Classic Mini Games
It's going to be a new era for Neopets!
By Syazwan Bahri — 02 Aug 2023, 04:51 PM
The death of Adobe Flash in 2021 took away a lot of our online games, including our childhood favourite, Neopets
For longtime Neopets players who cherished the beloved classic, it was disheartening to witness the site's gradual decline.
However, our favourite cute critters are making a comeback! The world of Neopia returns by reintroducing over 50 classic Flash games that were offline for an extended period, bringing joy to nostalgic players.
Led by a new management team known as World of Neopets, Inc., the team is looking to bring back the good ol' classics
The team also announced its return on Medium, "We are on the precipice of a new era," the post wrote.
"With the 25th anniversary of Neopets approaching next year, we have snowager-sized plans up our sleeves to celebrate. A relaunch of Island Builders, an exclusive virtual concert, and a brand new plot (yes, you read that correctly) are just a few of the exciting plans we have for the near future!"
Notable games such as Snowmuncher, Meerca Chase, Turmac Roll, and Hasee Bounce are returning
More than 50 classic games that did not survive the HTML-5 conversion have been reinstated onto the website. However, there's a catch: as explained by the FAQ, not all of the games are running flawlessly just yet, as some of the games aren't fully compatible with the new engine, Ruffle.
The team attempted to preserve most of the features present during the Flash era by converting the site to HTML-5, but it was clear that compromises had to be made. Hence, the integration of Ruffle was simply the way to go for the team.
Ruffle is a Flash emulator that enables classic games, like the ones found in Neopets, to work.
During its peak, Neopets acted as an early Internet platform where kids could come together, form communities, and engage in a world centred around an enchanting narrative featuring adorable creatures and magical faeries.
The Flash mini-games offered by Neopets played a significant role, serving as both entertainment and a vital means of earning the essential in-game currency called Neopoints.
Check out the new Neopets website here.
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