From the review: "What makes Free Realms so accessible is that it's actually streamed through your web browser via a small downloaded application, so there is no hard copy to purchase, and yes it's "free" to play. Of course, as you play the game, you'll notice that there are some options that require an "upgrade" to access, or in their terms, becoming a member. At only $5 a month, it's not a bad deal, and in these troubled economic times, it could very well be worth it. However I find that at least for now, the free version suits me just fine."
