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Old Virtual World Games We Miss Playing

Oceń ten Artykuł Look back at some games that impacted their players' memories. Wirtualne Światy! - Old Virtual World Games We Miss Playing

The previous two decades have been the starting point for many virtual worlds to appear. They were proof that you can integrate social features and enjoyable gameplay in a single title. Many of them lasted for quite a while before they had to give way to newer and cooler titles.

Many of these games made much, if not most, of the enjoyable years of someone's childhood. There had been attempts by dedicated fans to revive these beloved franchises, with results being far from consistent.

Below are some of the virtual lands that made some noise for us old-timers in the world of gaming:

Club Penguin


Club Penguin



Club Penguin was an MMO that made its public debut in October 2005. It boasted a large player count of up to 30 million users two years after its release. This child-centered game allowed its players to customize their penguins and their igloos through a variety of fashions, furniture, and even through in-game pets called Puffles. There are social functions such as friendly visits and server-hosted parties. The game was discontinued after its 12-year run in 2017. Attempts to move remaining players to the mobile app Club Penguin Island were made, but the game only lasted for a little more than a year before it too was shut down.

While you can't play Club Penguin anymore, check out our recommendations that can get you a similar experience.

Millsberry Online


Millsberry Online



Millsberry Online was a child-centered MMO that was intended to be an ‘advergame’ for General Mills products. Players could create a personalized character called a ‘Buddy’ that explored the many features and attractions of the world of Millsberry. Login rewards called “Millibucks” were given to players so that they can decorate homes, buy or sell in yard sales, make hauls in shops, and play a multitude of arcades and other mini-games. The game had a 6-year life, ending its service in 2010.

Just like Club Penguin, Millsberry Online players customized their Buddy appearances and created player profiles according to their preferences. This feature spawned a generation of online social games with expansive character-creation features.

Fantage


Fantage



Short for “Fantastic Age”, Fantage’s main offerings included participating in server activities and playing mini-games. Players made “Fantagians”: customizable cartoon avatars that sported a wide range of clothing and accessories.

Other game features like pets and farming were introduced around the near-middle parts of the game’s lifespan. Like many early RPGs, Fantage used a questing system called the Mission Center that had its own mini-games built in for an extra fun factor. These also gave a little character depth to some of the game’s NPCs. The Fantasy lasted for 10 years until it closed its doors in 2018.

Luckily, we have compiled a list of similar games you can try.

Secret Builders


Secret Builders



Secret Builders had that children’s vibe of creating worlds atop a treehouse, getting immersed in them, and bringing your friends along for an adventure. Socializing stood at the center of the game, with many features that encouraged players to gather around at a spot.

One of the game's standout features was the fashion event where players could show off customized apparel for their avatars. You also got the chance to display all manner of cute and fantastic creatures as pets. Of course, there were mini-games where you and a bunch of buddies can try out and win prizes. This was one of the titles that made a recent exit – only in 2021.

One of these games may give you the same experience.

Foopets


Foopets



Foopets took pride in being a game created by a veterinarian. A doctor of animals certainly could bring out the best in a game about caring for pets. It had some simulator elements which became popular with many people – especially the 3D models based on real-world animals. There was the challenge of getting a random animal as a starting pet, keeping your first fur child healthy and happy, and getting more pets once players got the hang of things. Virtual pet owners could train their animals and brag about their feats to their friends. Eventually, other games took the void Foopets left behind after it closed.

We have our list of alternatives to the beloved pet simulator of yesteryear.

The older gaming generations would only reminisce on the great days of 2000s virtual lands, but their legacy will carry on with newer and better titles released after they are long gone.

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