FusionFall is a browser-based massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), with respectable graphics, and solid RPG gameplay.  Although the game falls a bit short in some areas, like sound, overall it’s a good game at a very reasonable price.

FusionFall is entirely based in and around the worlds of a number of Cartoon Network’s original series.  Many of the network’s favorite shows are represented including, Dexter’s Laboratory, Codename: Kids Next Door, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and The Powerpuff Girls, but shortly after entering the game, you realize something is different.  But more on that later…

No software purchase is required to play FusionFall.  One needs only visit the game’s website, www.fusionfall.com, create an account, and click play now.  The Unity Web Player, a thin web-client (less than 3.5 MB) will download and install.  After that, the client will download the latest version of the game files, therefore patching is automatic.  This process will occur each time you connect to the game.

Kids, you’ll need an adult’s help and their credit card to sign up.  Parents, don’t worry, the cost is quite moderate ($5.95/month or less) and the game is designed to be kid-friendly.  During character creation, players must choose a name from either the name generator, which contains three lists of names/words it utilizes to create a name, or the player may choose his/her own.  The second option requires approval, so in the interim the player is assigned a number (i.e. Player 1533732).  The approval guidelines are quite stringent, so as to maintain the kid-friendly environment.  When I first entered a name, I chose some derivative of my oft-used name, CigDangle, which was ultimately rejected.  Later, I settled on using the name generator and became Doctor Laserknight!