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When most people think of browser games, they think of simple flash games that are designed to be amusing for a few minutes before you move on. While there are plenty of games like this available for Chrome (I’m looking at you, Angry Birds), there are others that require strategy and depth that are on par with portable console releases. In fact, with HTML5 and Google’s Native Client technology, game companies have made impressive announcements like Bastion and Mini Ninjas coming to Chrome, While console-quality gaming is not yet possible, that doesn’t mean that the games available on the Chrome Webstore aren’t worth your attention. Check out these five games that offer over the top polish and superior gameplay.<\/p>\n
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Edgeworld<\/a> is a unique blend of strategy and tower defense all wrapped up in a sci-fi setting. Players are tasked with building up a base that can then attack other players, all while defending their own base against other incoming attacks. As a strategy game, the research trees available for various technologies is varied and deep. This makes for several different ways to play the game according to which technologies you decide to pursue. As a tower defense game, it offers real-time combat against other opponents, with rewards based on your performance. For fans of the tower defense or strategy genre, Edgeworld is a must play.<\/p>\n Lord of Ultima<\/a> is EA’s first full browser release and combines the city-building genre with strategy elements for a unique online experience. Players must manage their own civilization by turning a simple, humble village into a thriving metropolis. Resource gathering and industry management are abound, but the real unique aspect of the game is the manner in which it is won. Games are played from month to month and in order to win, players must ban together to form alliances and siege others to claim their artifacts of power. Fans of the lost city-building series from Sierra will find lots to enjoy here and the social features are second to none.<\/p>\n Call of the Gods<\/a> combines elements of an MMORPG with a strategy game for a unique experience. Players must built up a civilization, but they must also recruit heroes to lead their armies. These heroes can be equipped with weapons and armor that can be bought or won on the battlefield for a custom experience. Resource management determines how big of an army you can raise in order to complete quests or battle against other players head to head. Alliances can even be forged with other players in order to tackle bigger challenges that offer better rewards.<\/p>\n The battle system is\u00a0reminiscent\u00a0of the Might and Magic series, so those familiar with turn-based combat with multiple troops on the field will enjoy Call of Gods and all the features it has to offer.<\/p>\n2. Lord of Ultima<\/h2>\n
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4. Dead Frontier<\/h2>\n
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