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Well this game..
Issey
Member Posts: 12
Today's youngsters probably spend as much time with a game console or computer as they do with a television, so it's little wonder that we're starting to see quite a few online worlds aimed at kids and teens. ToonTown Online, Club Penguin, and Wizard101 are just a few examples, and SOE recently decided to add to the fun by releasing Free Realms. They did so rather quietly, so you may not have heard much about it, but they already have millions of people registered, so I decided to take a closer look.
Everything about Free Realms, from the Web site to the in-game GUI, is dripping with candy-coated visuals. Both the graphics engine and the artwork are impressive, making you want to explore the vast and largely seamless areas.
You play as either a human, or, oddly enough, a Bixie, which is essentially a pixie. This choice doesn't actually have any impact on gameplay; it merely determines your avatar's appearance.
The game's interface is outstanding, removing all sorts of barriers to learning an online RPG. Navigational aids are everywhere, including a fully functional mini-map, paths that take you to your next quest objective, and even a "Take Me There" button that will automatically run you where need to go. If you don't want to run, the world map offers instant travel between key locations.
