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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Keri Allan

Free Realms

Free Realms
Free Realms videogame for PC Photograph: PR

From lush green forests to snow-covered tundras, this free-to-play game is graphically on a par with its full-price competitors. Although cutesy in a way clearly designed to appeal to tweens and teens, its myriad features and simple controls mean there's a gameplay experience to suit everyone.

You can swap between an array of jobs, from postman to brawler. Each has its own style of addictive mini-game quests, many similar to well-established fan favourites such as Mario Kart and Cooking Mama. Variety and customisation are huge. Hard-earned loot is spent on clothes and other items; there's always something new to buy, even for your pet. Socialisation plays its part too, as friends can come together to quest or compare characters. Marketed as family-friendly, you'll also find a lot of child-safe features.

Chat, for example, comes in the form of set phrases or emotes. Under-13s have even more chat restrictions. Tiered membership means you'll come across items and quests only available if you sign up, but even so, this game has more than enough quality free play experiences to keep you entertained.

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