Pirate 101

If we look at history, we'll learn that pirate are some of the most ruthless band of hoodlums that have ever walked the Earth (or sailed the seas). However, if we look at mass media, we will be charmed at how they are portrayed as adventurous beings out for glory and gold, so it should come as no surprise that deep down inside, some of us yearn at having a pirate's life. Those of you that love the adventuring part but want to steer away from the grim details should try Pirate 101, a child-friendly game that will surely bring joy to both you and the young ones in your house.

From a graphical point of view, the game hasn't aged very well, but that doe not mean in any way that it looks cheap. If you're a fan of the developer's other wizard-themed title, then you will surely fall in love with this game too. There are a few differences though, not just the cosmetic ones. One example is the number of classes you can play, as while the game provides all the RPG archetypes you all know and love, the variety is slightly smaller than that of its wizarding counterpart. More so, while combat is still done in a TBS manner, here it relies more on unit positioning, such as in the Heroes franchise.

You start as an orphan that is found captive in the cellar of an Armada ship, and the class you will be assigned will be based on how you further choose to expand your character's backstory (how your parents died, who raised you, etc.). As you level up you gain access to a broader variety of skills, but don't be afraid about playing the game all alone, as you can have NPC companions join you, as well as enjoy the company of other players in parties. The game is meant to be targeted at a younger audience, and it does so majestically through the art style, music and character dialogue it provides, without becoming unplayable by grown adults.

Pirate 101 is an excellent alternative when looking for a child-friendly online RPG, and you'll be sure that your little one will have a great time being the captain of his crew as he sails the high seas.