Free Realms

Download Free Realms and explore a vibrant, ever-changing world where you can be whoever you want to be! Make friends, undertake quests, and customize your character in this expansive online adventure. Discover your destiny and play now!
a game by Daybreak Game
Genre: Adventure/RPG
Platform: PC (2009)
Editor Rating: 8.7/10, based on 3 reviews, 2 reviews are shown
User Rating: 7.4/10 - 81 votes
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Free Realms
Free Realms
Free Realms

There are some MMORPG games that come and go and then they just get forgotten about. Free Realms is one of those games. One of the most interesting aspects of Free Realms was that it was actually created by the folks at Sony and to be honest with you they actually did a heck of a job and for a while, this was one of the better MMORPGs out there…. Even if was more aimed at kids.

A Magical And Whimsical World

The art style of Free Realms is like something from a children’s storybook. There are humans, fairies, magical beasts, strange lands and all things you would expect from a game that has a fantasy setting. It is actually done very well and even all these years later I still feel that Free Realms has a lot of charm to its style.

Play How You Want To Play

In the intro, I called Free Realms an MMORPG, but that is actually doing the game a huge disservice. You see this game has something for everyone. While you can play this like a traditional MMORPG where you create your character, get a job, go on quests, level up, learn new abilities and so on and have an awesome time doing so. Free Realms gives you the option do to far more than that. There is a lot of platforming and action in this game. So much so that you can actually play it more like a 3rd person platform/action game if you want! It gets even crazier than that as you can play the game from a racing point of view! Remember how I said that you had to get a job well some of the jobs that you can get are driving themed jobs. You do this and the game feels completely different than if you were to just play it as a standard MMORPG.

Very Easy To Learn

I think that calling Free Realms a children’s game is very harsh as it does have some pretty deep gameplay mechanics. However, the game holds your hand in the early parts so very well. It teaches you all of the basics before it spits you out to discover the world and take part in your own adventure. This is something I actually really like and wish that more MMO style games would do.

What About The Combat?

Like any good MMO, combat is very varied. It depends on the kind of character that you play as of course. However, controlling the action is very simple you just pick you who want to attack, select your attack and then click away. They have made the combat very easy to get to grips with and also you can play the game without really getting into fights. This is good if you want to focus more on the exploration and questing than just nonstop fighting.

Can I Still Play This?

While Sony has long shut down the official servers, there are many dedicated fan groups who have kept the game alive. There are even some who have tweaked things, added new stuff and tried to make the game even better. So if you look around it is still certainly possible to play Free Realms.

Free Realms was a really fun game and it is a shame that Sony pulled the official plug when they did. It was a charming and fun MMORPG and while for some it may have been a little simplistic. I feel that the way it went above and beyond to let every individual player play the game just the way they wanted was really cool. I personally would love to see more developers make games like this.

8/10

Pros:

  • Such a charming art style
  • Tons of jobs to choose from
  • Racing, platforming, action, RPG the game has it all!
  • Was one of the better free to play games of its day
  • Very easy to learn the basics of

Cons:

  • Not officially supported anymore
  • Might be a little “kiddie” for some

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PC

System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP

Game Reviews

Plunge into a world where freedom is not an empty word, exciting MMORPG - Free Realms, will help you move into a magical free world without rules and restrictions. Be who you want, be yourself, be free in the world of Free Realms.

Professional Choice

In Free Realms the player is free to do whatever he wants. The same applies to special professions that can be changed during the game. No one can force you to be a pure mage when there are so many other cool professions to choose from! If even you can't choose from the big list, you can choose any other suitable option during the game. The list of professions is as follows:

  • Ninja
  • Soccer Star
  • Fisherman
  • Archer
  • Chef
  • Wizard
  • Kart Driver
  • Medic
  • Postman
  • Blacksmith
  • Demolition Derby
  • Driver
  • Warrior
  • Brawler
  • Card Duelist
  • Miner jobs

Not only fights but also tasks

Like all MMORPGs, Free Realms forces the player to take missions and quests that will increase not only the level of the character but also the player's knowledge of the game world. In addition to the main quests, the player gets plenty of side quests that don't order dragon slaying or anything like that, but simply involve solving puzzles and riddles for speed or attention.

Side Choice

In addition to the many professions your character can master, there are two races that divide players into two sides, pixies and humans. Two different races can oppose each other, not exchange items, or even refuse to trade. A kind of racism in a freedom game. However, many normal players are happy to trade or trade items with all races.

Man's Best Friend or Pixie

In the world of Free Realms you can have pets that can accompany you on your travels. In Free Realms, in addition to cats and dogs, you can tame the most unusual pets. They can even be small enemies or bosses who decide to accompany your character.

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Free Realms has provided players with a truly quality game with plenty of opportunities to develop individuality. Make and raise pets, become a winged pixie or a brave human. Give your character a name and a title and live a full, fulfilling life in Free Realms.

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