Oh, another MMO... But wait, this one is actually fun!
About 2 weeks ago I signed up for the beta of yet another MMOG. I try to play all online games I find out about, just to see what's out there and stay on top of things... but most of the games I get to beta test are usually a serious disappointment. After 5 minutes, most are abandoned, never to be played again.
Enter Wizard 101, a MMO lite targeted at tween players. I got into the beta 2 days after I signed up, and I logged in, expecting another horrendous attempt at a MMOG. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find.... a well-designed game! I played for hours the first day, and two weeks later, I'm still playing. Although I am bound by NDA and can't say anything about the actual gameplay and all the other things that are super cool, I will say this: This game is going to be very successful when it ships. Rock on, KingsIsle.
I have many friends playing in the beta as well, and yes... we've actually set a time later today to tackle an instanced dungeon. I'm even setting up a Wizard 101 ventrilo server. Now that's commitment. If you want to try the game out as well (and you should), sign up for the beta.
Wizard 101 is seriously good. Sure, it's got its problems here and there, but none have been so horrible that I wanted to stop playing. And that's saying a lot since I have the patience of a jaded game designer. Oh wait, I might actually be one.
