This is as simple as selecting a sex, hair style, a face and a skin tone. It's got some significant flaws that keep it from being an All-Star, but as casual MMOs go, Freestyle is an enjoyable experience. Sierra's Freestyle Street Basketball was created with folks like that in mind: it's a casual 3-on-3 basketball simulation with simple controls, an easy-to-understand stat and leveling system and a friendly pricing structure. The downside of the genre is that most MMO games require a larger investment of time and money than average gamers with lives and mortgages are able to handle. One of the biggest appeals of the MMO is the chance for socialization, teamwork and the vicarious feeling of achievement one gets from the accomplishments of a digital avatar.
