Tag: KingsIsle Entertainment

Pirate101

Pirate101 is a pirate-themed MMORPG set in the same fictional universe as Wizard101. It mixes questing and exploration with tactical, turn-based battles, while letting you build a crew of companions and captain a ship through the skyways of Spiral.

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Publisher: KingsIsle Entertainment
Playerbase: Low
Type: Turn-based MMORPG
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Pros: +Smart, grid-based battles with real tactics. +You get to command your own pirate ship. +Approachable and family-friendly presentation.
Cons: -Large portions of the adventure are paywalled. -Longstanding technical issues can pop up. -Cash shop power items can feel pay-to-win.

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Wizard101

In Wizard101, you step into the role of a young spellcaster enrolled in a whimsical magic academy set within the Spiral. At its core it is an MMORPG, but its defining hook is battle, where a collectible card deck drives turn-based spellcasting instead of the usual hotbar combat.

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Publisher: KingsIsle Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: Card-based MMORPG
Release Date: September 2, 2008
Pros: +Distinctive card-driven battles. +Huge selection of spells and strategies. +Approachable, family-friendly tone.
Cons: -Large portions of content require payment. -Occasional technical issues. -Quest loops can feel samey over time.

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