Wizard101

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6.4

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  1. BlogDog123
    May 25, 2011
    10
    If you're new to MMOs, play this one first. Simple Magic: The Gathering-esque card-based duels play nicely, and the graphics are nothing to snuff at. Hilarious characters that have voice acting (there is even a nod toward The Wizard of Oz!) and 6 worlds with several quests keep this fun. However, every world except Wizard City must be bought and some areas must be bought too. Shame. ButIf you're new to MMOs, play this one first. Simple Magic: The Gathering-esque card-based duels play nicely, and the graphics are nothing to snuff at. Hilarious characters that have voice acting (there is even a nod toward The Wizard of Oz!) and 6 worlds with several quests keep this fun. However, every world except Wizard City must be bought and some areas must be bought too. Shame. But don't let that pay-to-play idea turn you away.… Expand
  2. BaalGreenwood
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    I have been playing this game since it was first released. I'm usually not into casual style games, but this one has had me hooked for 5 years now. The game play is a nice turn based system, with the ability for friends or others to join at any time. All of the dialogue is actually said out loud instead of having to read for every little quest. Although the earlier parts of the game areI have been playing this game since it was first released. I'm usually not into casual style games, but this one has had me hooked for 5 years now. The game play is a nice turn based system, with the ability for friends or others to join at any time. All of the dialogue is actually said out loud instead of having to read for every little quest. Although the earlier parts of the game are geared more toward a younger audience, the farther away worlds are where adults are. Discussing strategy and tactics for the PVP system is actually very difficult. With a large set of spells that continue to increase, you will not have the same PVP battle twice in row. Extremely engaging story line and game play makes this game fun for young and old. Highly recommend!… Expand
  3. krys69
    Nov 26, 2013
    10
    Free Crowns! Try http://bit.ly/1fKOr6M! I got over 10k crowns and 2 months of membership already for free from this site! It's really easy and reliable.
  4. mythicalmyth
    Mar 26, 2014
    10
    The most pleasant on line gaming experience for me so far is this Wizard 101 game. You would have to go pretty far back to remember writing game code on tapes, but that's where my gaming started. I have tried every genre, all types of games over the years, and still find that the Kingsisle team left out 99.9% of what made other games become uninteresting. You look forward to relaxingThe most pleasant on line gaming experience for me so far is this Wizard 101 game. You would have to go pretty far back to remember writing game code on tapes, but that's where my gaming started. I have tried every genre, all types of games over the years, and still find that the Kingsisle team left out 99.9% of what made other games become uninteresting. You look forward to relaxing with this game. There is no difficulty communicating (don't like that numbers are blocked), and you can make friends, meet up, and do challenges together, or enjoy the game alone. One minus--the gains in one level are offset by loses in another when it comes to weapons, clothing, etc, --but I don't know what would happen if this were not the case and it doesn't, however, make the game less fun,… Expand
  5. Firise
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This game is suitable for people of all ages. It's easy to learn, but hard to master. It has a large amount of adult humor, but is decent at all times. Unlocking new zones does cost you money, but it's totally worth it.
  6. umair66
    Sep 17, 2016
    10
    This game is probably the best game i have every played in my 15 year old life. There are some problems with banning chatting and other stuff, But the game is great and nothing gets past that
  7. valentineni
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    I love this game, adventures, characters, worlds, music, magic, everything. I played it with my daughter, and I have just good things to remember.
  8. ManWithoutFear
    Feb 18, 2017
    10
    Very Good Game! Been playing since release and of course like many other MMOS it has had its ups and downs. But Overall this game is a magical experience.
  9. DanShelley
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Very lovely game which I had the honour of playing growing up, I'm so glad I discovered this gem back in the day when I was a child. Perfect game for all kinds of public! Try it out!
  10. koenhamboy
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    this is the best game of all time, i love this game more than i love my daughter. That **** slut
  11. FlynnHuman
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    Its an enjoyable game for people of all ages to play. Membership is reasonably priced for the content, graphics are not only fast but clean-cut as well. Game play can get a little boring when you've yet to receive a newly trained card, but isn't such a problem as the quest line keeps you busy. Crowns are pretty high priced. 13,500 crowns for $25, not even enough crowns to buy certainIts an enjoyable game for people of all ages to play. Membership is reasonably priced for the content, graphics are not only fast but clean-cut as well. Game play can get a little boring when you've yet to receive a newly trained card, but isn't such a problem as the quest line keeps you busy. Crowns are pretty high priced. 13,500 crowns for $25, not even enough crowns to buy certain mounts and gear. Regardless of the money factor for extra gear, the game itself is a pleasure, and I would recommend you give it a go!… Expand
  12. Unheard
    Jan 30, 2014
    9
    I am fifteen and am quite fond of serious strategy and skill games, as well as a formidable MTG tournament player, and I'd say that overall this is a great game. It's decent colorful graphics, generally casual feel, and free reign make it suitable for all ages, and yet even those who want a challenging strategy game with lots of personalization can have a difficult time barreling throughI am fifteen and am quite fond of serious strategy and skill games, as well as a formidable MTG tournament player, and I'd say that overall this is a great game. It's decent colorful graphics, generally casual feel, and free reign make it suitable for all ages, and yet even those who want a challenging strategy game with lots of personalization can have a difficult time barreling through the main quests solo. There Is plenty to do, though the main focus is obviously going to be the combat. You need to choose what schools, spells, and equipment to use for all kinds of different strategies, but it takes lots of skill to optimize a great deck and gear, and play out battles. While at first it's rather easy, it gets much more difficult once you get to Colossus Boulevard, when the mechanics change slightly, and it only gets tougher from there. Once you get higher up, pretty much every battle has a chance of failure, so you need to plan carefully. As for the pay to play thing, membership isn't really worth it unless you have three or more people in your family, or you're very serious about it. Otherwise I'd recommend just buying crowns for unlocking areas. I highly recommend this game for nearly anyone who likes a good adventure game.… Expand
  13. XandWacky
    Dec 19, 2014
    9
    The story, environment, and activity is amazing. The combat could be better. I have played this game since 2008, and I have always enjoyed it. The only real issue is the combat.
  14. ThunderRainbow
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    First of all, I would like to clarify some of the errors other reviews seem to feature, such as the chat filter, while yes, this filter is very bad, none of these reviews seem to filter the little detail that there is a much better less restricting filter on the UK servers, and the price? You can buy membership for a ridiculous price yes, or you could simply buy crowns and enjoy a one ofFirst of all, I would like to clarify some of the errors other reviews seem to feature, such as the chat filter, while yes, this filter is very bad, none of these reviews seem to filter the little detail that there is a much better less restricting filter on the UK servers, and the price? You can buy membership for a ridiculous price yes, or you could simply buy crowns and enjoy a one of deal, without being restricted too much, the only things that I can think of on top of my head being ranked pet derbies and pvp. While this is still expensive, you can buy the games in small bursts, and you can stop buying the game whenever you want if you don't enjoy playing it anymore.

    Now, on to the real review! Wizard101 Is mainly a game intended for kids, but don't let this discourage you, it's offering interesting strategic depth for players of all ages, for the more casual audience, there's dungeons to play with your friends, and for the competitive player there's always pvp, and with the free* expansions Wizard101 is always offering something new to do!

    The first half of Wizard City (the first world) is free, so you can try the game out before you pay for it, without the usual restrictions from demos. My only flaw with this game is that it really requires a friend to play with for the full experience, and it's balanced in a way that it's almost impossible to solo the late game, so players who wants a good solo experience may enjoy it at first, but then realize that they probably never will be able to solo even the mid game dungeons (Big Ben being a prime example), so basically you are required sitting around in Argent square and annoy people with constant spam of "PLEASE DO A DUNGEON WITH ME?!"

    *If you are a crown player you will still have to pay for the areas, but if you are a member it is free.    … Expand
  15. ItzGray
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    Love this game! Started playing in 2012 and still love this game. It's a romp that I feel like more people should experience.
  16. Info7245
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    I have played through the around 200 hours of gameplay currently in the game as of 3/29/22 and I have to say that it is an absolutely amazing experience. There are currently 15 main story worlds as well as 2 side worlds and multiple side dungeons and areas to explore. The story is very well written and the lore is deep. There are areas, plotlines, characters, and mechanics that make someI have played through the around 200 hours of gameplay currently in the game as of 3/29/22 and I have to say that it is an absolutely amazing experience. There are currently 15 main story worlds as well as 2 side worlds and multiple side dungeons and areas to explore. The story is very well written and the lore is deep. There are areas, plotlines, characters, and mechanics that make some areas very peaceful and relaxing, and some that make you feel very focused and intense.

    The majority of the gameplay is a little above moderate difficulty near the beginning, and varying between that and more difficult near the middle and end, as long as you are focused and have a plan set out, but every so often you find yourself with a real challenge that really requires you to take multiple approaches until you can succeed, or that just may make you decide that maybe you don't want to solo the entire thing anymore. Also, they are still consistently updating the game with new worlds, mechanics, and gear.

    The small portion of the game that you have access to before paying for the game is not at all representative of the rest of the game, it starts off a bit simple being a tutorial, very soon after the cards you get cannot just be used effectively by just clicking on enemies randomly. The story of the first world in the game, Wizard City, may also seem a bit childish, but that's mostly because they are trying to appeal to all ages, the one aspect of the game they need to work on a bit, as most players are in their teens or twenties.

    The one gripe I have with this game is the greediness of the company that owns it, even though I'd say it's worth paying the membership for, I do admit that it would definitely not hurt to bring down the price. They haven't upped the free-to-play content of the game since its release in 2008, even though the free-to-play portion is now like 0.5% of the game's storyline whereas it used to be about 4-5%. There are a ton of in-app purchases which make PvP pay to win in most areas. Speaking of PvP, it's not super balanced right now, but the devs are working on it. However, PvP is a mostly end-game thing, and there are a billion other more enjoyable things to do in the game anyway, so I would say that it's not too big an issue as of right now.

    Overall, it's a very very fun game, and I would recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  17. Cubixreviews
    May 9, 2012
    8
    Wizard 101 is an enjoyable card game which is unforgettable. Creating your own character, selecting your favorite element and completing enjoyable quest never been so awesome. And It's really more enjoyable than the lackluster MapleStory. It is totally free. But the bad thing is that you need crowns to open some locations, that is really not logical for me. Overall, this game is impressive. (8.2)
  18. GameReviews
    Aug 22, 2012
    8
    If you want a solid, free downloadable game than Wizard101 is a nice choice. It's a mix of adventure and card trading game, and It's fun. Visuals aren't professional, but worth for a free game. Completing quests is remarkably run. However, It haves two problems. First, it haves some glitches, amd second, it haves some "pay per play" quests. 80 out of 100
  19. PokeShadow777
    Jan 20, 2013
    8
    One more thing, this game takes money out of your wallet very fast! Be careful! I already spent $100 on this game! I would go over Pirate101 over this because Math isn't too much there and there isn't any ANNOYING weakness and stuff.
  20. YoutubeTGW
    Mar 7, 2014
    8
    I been a member since I was 12 when it came out. I still enjoy the online game to this day. I like the combat and the story. Its fun for all ages not just little kids.
  21. TheFabK
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    Wizard101 is a MMORPG that is for everyone, it doesn't matter if you're 5 or 50. Heck you could be 105 and still can play it.

    When you start the game, you become a Wizard who is needed to help stop corruption and the dark agendas from major villains who wants to destroy the spiral. You can learn school spells from seven schools you can choose from which you use to cast at enemies. The    Wizard101 is a MMORPG that is for everyone, it doesn't matter if you're 5 or 50. Heck you could be 105 and still can play it.

    When you start the game, you become a Wizard who is needed to help stop corruption and the dark agendas from major villains who wants to destroy the spiral. You can learn school spells from seven schools you can choose from which you use to cast at enemies. The spiral is a galaxy where you can travel to different worlds in order to do quests and battle minor enemies. You can travel to Marleybone, a Metropolitan world, where dogs and cats rule, even rats! Or Mooshu, an Asian inspired world, where peaceful cows believe in the Moodha. This game has tons of great puns or references to movies, bands, songs, etc etc.

    It's a highly enjoyable game that you can play with your parents, children, grandchildren. Don't worry, this game even has parental control that you can use to control how your child or grand child can speak in-game. This prevents them from seeing words that they are not allowed to say or see.

    When you start the game, you can play part of Wizard City for free before having to pay for a subscription which is pretty cheap. It's only $10 per month for 100% access to all of its areas and worlds. Or you can purchase crowns, an in-game currency with real money. You can use crowns to buy areas in the game. Once bought, the area is forever yours!

    The only downside is the content comes really slow and in between worlds, there's not much to do except PvP which you can duel other in-game real wizards, pet derby where you can race your pets, or farm for super rare gear which makes you more powerful. It can become quite boring since there's not many options when there's a lull in content.

    But, this company is very kind to its customers, they try to listen and improve the game upon feedback. They strongly believe in the idea that families should play together, even over distance. I have met in-game wizards who were grandparents, parents, relatives and children who were all playing together. This game was a perfect vehicle for them to keep in touch and have fun together, even though they live states or even countries apart.

    Go give it a try. If you liked Harry Potter, you sure will like this game!    … Expand
  22. wizardies
    Dec 25, 2014
    8
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  23. boucquillon
    Jun 22, 2012
    7
    Wizard101 is an unenjoyable card game which is forgettable. bbaahh im kidding. it definately is cute, and a very simple game to get the feel of playing with fellas. there however lacks a better form of interaction between classes. business wise, i dont understand why kingisle doesnt have games for grown ups where there could be a transition of their mmo playerbase to more deep games....
  24. Bladeryx
    Dec 23, 2013
    7
    This game is good for kids and is mostly safe, but within the past few months, this "kid-safety" has gone down. The free trial is restricted to only a few zones, but it's a trial, so if your kid(s) like it, buy them membership or purchase crowns(paid cash currency) to have them cash in the crowns for better items, houses, or zones, although membership is better if your children want toThis game is good for kids and is mostly safe, but within the past few months, this "kid-safety" has gone down. The free trial is restricted to only a few zones, but it's a trial, so if your kid(s) like it, buy them membership or purchase crowns(paid cash currency) to have them cash in the crowns for better items, houses, or zones, although membership is better if your children want to progress further. The graphics and engine are outdated, thus it will look pretty bad. The game is perfect for kids 5-10, and older kids and teens will have more fun in Pirate101 or another MMORPG than this. Overall, it's an okay game.… Expand
  25. doncsoo
    Feb 28, 2016
    7
    Wizard101 is an addicting game, however it has its flaws.
    I love its intuitive combat system, and besides questing opens up a lot of new gameplay for ex. pets and fishing. The graphics are fairly good, but they should polish the animations.
    But the game has a lot of repetitive parts. Sometimes you have to kill 10 enemies to progress. I don't like the dungeon system, the 1,5 hour dungeons    Wizard101 is an addicting game, however it has its flaws.
    I love its intuitive combat system, and besides questing opens up a lot of new gameplay for ex. pets and fishing. The graphics are fairly good, but they should polish the animations.
    But the game has a lot of repetitive parts. Sometimes you have to kill 10 enemies to progress. I don't like the dungeon system, the 1,5 hour dungeons are very boring. And also from lvl 50 the enemies may cheat. So W101's main problem is its pricing, I mean they sho.uld charge less for accessing areas(1 area may cost 4 dollars). Despite W101 is a cool game worth checking out at least the free trial.    … Expand
  26. pi597
    Jul 14, 2015
    7
    This game is great. It really is. The combat is ingenious, and there are about 150 hours of game play, and it is continuously growing. My only issues are that in a few parts the game is a little grindy, and the ONE HUUGGEEE reason it has a seven is that it costs a lot to get past the first 2 hours of the game. You have to buy in game currency for nearly every place you go.

    Honestly you    This game is great. It really is. The combat is ingenious, and there are about 150 hours of game play, and it is continuously growing. My only issues are that in a few parts the game is a little grindy, and the ONE HUUGGEEE reason it has a seven is that it costs a lot to get past the first 2 hours of the game. You have to buy in game currency for nearly every place you go.

    Honestly you will save a lot of money if you just get a subscription, two reasons for this.
    1. It's cheaper than the buyable currency, which is what you need to access new areas.
    2. The subscription is worth the game, it really is.

    Get this game, but make sure your wallet is ready before you start. Other than that this game is phenomenal    … Expand
  27. Pexxastar
    Oct 14, 2018
    6
    When i was kid i always loved this game and heck it made me sad that i couldnt get far then level 10 .. i wished to get real deep into the story. My young self would give 10 for sure
    there are some ups and downs in this game.
    I love the idea of the magic world its really interesting to see the worlds and spells , characters. I dont really mind the graphic at all. What give me negative    When i was kid i always loved this game and heck it made me sad that i couldnt get far then level 10 .. i wished to get real deep into the story. My young self would give 10 for sure
    there are some ups and downs in this game.
    I love the idea of the magic world its really interesting to see the worlds and spells , characters.
    I dont really mind the graphic at all.
    What give me negative feelings that this isnt really a game to get hooked up or obsessed over. I bought myself membership luckily for one month . Its quite ridiculous that you have to pay for crowns and 6 months or 12 months that much money. The game itself isnt itself as bad    … Expand
  28. BrotherMan
    Jun 12, 2022
    6
    A nice game with a lot of potential but the graphics never got better and it's kinda dead now anyway. Also would give it higher rating if it didn't force you to buy a membership to advance to new areas after a really short period of time.
  29. Disvolti0d
    May 27, 2023
    6
    This score is because of nostalgia, the game is in a very poor state right now and I don't think it even deserves a 5, great game it was, and I think it can still be, but not with the huge microtransactions and the false F2P announcement, P2W is being implemented too. Not everything is gold, let's say.
  30. jimpower619
    Feb 23, 2016
    5
    This is probably one of the best games I have played and definetly the best MMORPG . Its extremely fun and addictive with beautiful graphics and a great storyline . No matter how old you are I believe you will enjoy this game . However , There is one HUGE problem , Cost. The game is ridiculously expensive ... if you use the pay per zone option like I did it will cost you well over 100This is probably one of the best games I have played and definetly the best MMORPG . Its extremely fun and addictive with beautiful graphics and a great storyline . No matter how old you are I believe you will enjoy this game . However , There is one HUGE problem , Cost. The game is ridiculously expensive ... if you use the pay per zone option like I did it will cost you well over 100 dollars to play all the zones as for membership its less expensive but no less overpriced . So for this reason I do not recommend getting this game because simply put no game is worth that price .… Expand
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  1. MMORPG.com
    Jan 16, 2012
    85
    Parents of younger kids and tweens will definitely want to check out Wizard101 if they haven't already. It's a wonderful game to use to introduce kids into the wider world of MMOs. And while Mom and Dad are at it, they should also call Grandma and Grandpa to get them started too. Wizard101 is that good and that fun for players of all ages. For this particular niche, the family-oriented, cross-generational gamer, there is no better game on the market today than Wizard101.
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  2. GameShark
    75
    An ideal starter MMO for children, but challenging enough for adults. Kids will love the cute characters, colorful world, and grandiose combat animations (as well as the Potter-like setting) while their parents may be drawn to the Magic: The Gathering inspired combat card mechanic and online safety measures.
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