Free Realms is the undisputed winner of games this summer. It is a game from the genre of browser-based Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game Adventure Game. The game is developed by San Diego studio of Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and published by SOE. Platforms set for the game are PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows. Initially it was said that the game will release on PS 3 and then on Microsoft Windows. However, later the Windows version was released on April 28, 2009 whereas the PS 3 version is still waiting for the confirmation of release dates. Developers commented on Free Realms as a whimsical, family friendly and Fantasy themed game. In an official report John Smedley president of Sony Online Entertainment revealed that 2 million users signed up for the game. Total sales for the game reached 3 million users on June 12, 2009. Not even a month after on July 1, 2009 Free Realms reached the magical figure of 4 million users. The number are still growing on an exponential format and in near future we may see some great records to be shattered down by this web browser based game.

Once you start playing the game you will be asked to choose job classes like ninja, medic, adventurer, miner, blacksmith, archer, warrior, wizard, kart driver, card duelist, chef brawler, explorer or you can just fly without creating a new character. Barriers are removed from the game and it encourages social gameplay. Free Realms in spite of levels or classes allows players to interact, join forces and play together. The game is large and there are many worlds and large number of quests to complete for stardust and coins as rewards. Leveling up of the player will be decided by various ways like minigames and traditional combats to quests. It will depend on the player what they choose to advance. Free Realms is completely different from other MMOs as combat is just optional. Major focus of the game is on various gameplay elements like – building, exploration, housing, mini-games, and pet raising. In order to ensure the games appeal to a variety of spectators social networking is included in the game.

Free Realms is available as a free to download and play game, you can download the game free of charge. For the PC users you can access the game via the official website of the game or through arcade sites Miniclip or Candy Stand. A 3D clients download in the background during character creation. For the PlayStation 3 user they will have to use PlayStation Network to login into the game. There is an optional subscription for the single player mode. It allow 3 characters to be created per account with some additional benefits. Free Realms was received positively by every game critic website and magazine round the world. Free Realms scored 8.8/10on IGN and on Eurogamer, it scored 7/10. USA Today stated that “Sony Online Entertainment’s Free Realms is an extraordinary online adventure that is sure to please tweens and teens looking for a fun and free fantasy world. So next time when you are online, login into the game and find out what’s so special about this game.

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