Obey! The Game

Obey! The Game is a flash animation action/reaction game created by Newgrounds.com programmer jmtb02 and produced by Armor Games. This Simon Says-themed game was submitted to Newgrounds.com on December 17, 2009 and won a Daily 2nd Place award on December 18, 2009, as well as a Weekly 5th Place award on December 22, 2009.

Gameplay

This objective of the game is to obey the rules of the game. Maneuver the elephant around according to the given rules. For example, if the rule says to collect, then collect the objects on the screen. If, however, the rule says collect, but the game tells you to disobey the rule, then do not collect the objects on the screen.

At the top of the screen, you can see how long you have to complete the level. At the top-left below the timer, you can see how many lives you have. Completing three levels in a row increases your life by 1. Losing a level will decrease your life by 1. Your current streak will be displayed at the top-middle of the screen. Upcoming levels will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

When you lose all of your lives, the game will end and will show you a list of game statistics from your game. The list will include:
-the number of levels you managed to complete
-the percent of levels that you won
-the fastest speed at which you completed levels
-your longest winning streak

This display of statistics will also give you the option of submitting your score to an global online leader board, where you will be given a daily rank out of the number of plays for that day. You can then view all scores and see what score you have to beat to become number one on the leader board.

There are five different modes of play:
-normal mode
-hidenride mode
-blind mode
-reverse mode
-rapidfire mode

Score high on each mode to unlock the mode after it.

Game Controls

Use arrow keys or WASD keys to move around. Press Up or W to jump.
Press P to pause the game.
Press M to mute the game.

Game Review

Obey! The Game is a fun, quick, simple game. It is an easy game to learn but isn't so easy to master, which is one of the best combinations for a flash-based game. The many modes keeps players returning for more game time. Also, because the game is relatively quick, it's easy for players to continue playing to obtain a higher and higher score. The music is also a nice touch.

Obey! The Game scores a 10/10 for its simple, clean game concept and increasingly difficult gameplay.