Wizard101
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Wizard101 logo.
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| Developer(s) | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | KingsIsle Entertainment Gameforge |
| Engine | Gamebryo |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, OS X |
| Release | NA=September 2, 2008 EU=March 3, 2009 AU=March 3, 2009 AS=October 17, 2009 SA=January 31, 2010 TW=April 27, 2012 – October 15, 2015 CN=July 11, 2012 – November 1, 2015 |
| Genre(s) | Massively multiplayer online role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
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| GameRankings | 77.50% |
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| Publication | Score |
| GameShark | B |
| About.com | 4.5/5 |
Wizard101 is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game created by KingsIsle Entertainment. Players take on the role of students of witchcraft and wizardry to save the Spiral, the fictional universe in which the game is played, and battle enemies by casting spells using a turn-based combat system similar to collectible card games.
The game has a sister game called Pirate101.
The fictional universe of the Spiral is divided into several worlds, each of which has multiple areas. Players can unlock these temporarily with "memberships", or unlock each area permanently with the game's premium currency "Crowns". When a wizard first starts the game, he or she will have to choose a school: Ice, Storm, Fire, Death, Life, Myth, and Balance, each complete with their own set of unique spells.
The game is based around "duels": two teams made up of one to four players or computer enemies who take turns casting spells. Spells can reduce the health of enemy creatures, increase the health of friends, add shields which reduce damage, add blades, traps and buffs which increase damage, and more. When a player reduces a computer enemies' health to zero, they are defeated, while players with a health of zero can be healed by others on their team. When every player or computer on a team has zero health, the other team wins.
As the player progresses, more worlds become available. When wizards level up they gain new badge titles and automatic increases of their base statistics: health, mana and energy. Most equipment also has level restrictions. Hobbies such as training pets, fishing and gardening require energy; while crafting not only requires that, but also various resources. Duels can be played against other players in the PvP arena.
The game holds a rating of E10+ from the Entertainment Software Rating Board for crude humor and mild fantasy violence.
The game offers a choice of either a subscription or a "Free-to-Play" option with microtransactions. Free-to-Play customers can purchase access to different areas of content using in-game currency called Crowns. Such areas only need to be purchased once, but other actions in the game may be necessary before accessing them. Crowns also can be used to buy in game exclusive items and access PvP tournaments. The fee for PvP tournaments vary depends on whether the player has existing member subscription. Crowns can be purchased by a game card or from the online store, or earned in small amounts through SuperRewards.
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