I'd just like to raise awareness of a game I found last night, I'm posting at 4 AM because I've been up since 10 PM beating it. This is an RPG horizontal shooter, and pretty unique too. Flash or otherwise, this is some of the best writing I've seen in a video game, and upon beating it I got a feeling more like finishing a good book as opposed to a video game. Incredibly huge in scope, and easily the best flash or free game I've ever played. Disclaimer: A lot of reading is required for full enjoyment but is skippable. Enjoy, I sure did!
http://www.kongregate.com/games/xdanond/rpg-shooter-starwish
http://www.kongregate.com/games/xdanond/rpg-shooter-starwish