Sploder

Sploder! (sploder.com) is a free Flash game-creating website that launched on January 2, 2007. The website was created by Geoffrey P. Gaudrealt (or Geoff, his username on the site).

Why It Used To Rock

 * 1) The website is pretty easy to use, and it's a great way to start game development.
 * 2) You can create graphics to put in your games (in certain creators, though). These can make your games look better.
 * 3) You can change your avatar using different options and two avatar creators.
 * 4) Decent default graphics.
 * 5) Some of the games on the site are fantastic.
 * 6) No coding is required.
 * 7) Plenty of creators to choose from.
 * 8) You can level up to unlock features such as different award types, the ability to make awards, creating groups, and even unlockable content in the creators.

Bad Qualities
Unfortunately, the site has gone downhill in recent years, enough to get a Crappy Games Wiki article.