Venture Arctic for Windows

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• Sorry, I just can't support this game as much as I like Indies!

  bohdanjonesJuly 31, 2007

  Pros

  Nothing. Music is repetitive and boring.( The graphics are poor at best compared to what else is out there. Strategy-nonexistent. Oh wait. One pro: somewhat less buggy than Venture Africa! I guess practice makes perfect - sort of!

  Cons

  Ok, let's look at this seriously. I played Venture Africa based on its good reviews. I was not impressed. On Sunday, it was a slow day, so I decided - reluctantly to try it out. Again, not impressed! Now, I?m probably a huge indie/casual gamer, and I like strategy games, so one should take that into consideration. But in this game, well, let?s say the strategy was absent. The levels were basic, boring (and the graphics/and or ?art? if you call it that was well below today?s standards ?I?d call it 1999 style!). I mean, some people say that this game is not ?money? driven, but hello ? let?s look at this ? you?re collecting ?spirits?! What do you think the ?spirits? do for you? Exactly ? what money would do in any other sim game. As for music, well, as even the hot reviews claim, its repetitive ? and frankly, turn off the music doesn?t do it for me. It?s low budget sound, which, since the sound in VA was bad, is not surprising again. Plot-well, this falls into the strategy category. There isn?t any. And as for the whole global warming theme ? seems like the company is trying to cash in on the whole ?green? movement, which I guess is alright, because everyone has to make a buck, but is still a little cheesy in my opinion. So let?s be frank. Bad graphics, bad plot/strategy, and bad music all make for a not so good game. For indie casual gamers, I?d recommend lots of other stuff. But not this. Thanks for listening!

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• A fun and highly original concept

  hyena66July 17, 2007

  Pros

  The graphics, although nothing compared to Zoo Tycoon 2, still carry about a certain type of style. They are modelled after real Inuit art. According to some of the negative comments here, it seems that graphics are everything. Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania had great graphics, but that didn't save it from being a HUGE disappointment (for me at least). <p>Also, I love the gameplay. Collecting spirits is fun and unlike other Sim Games, completely and permenantly running out of money is not an issue. <p>The music is a beautiful re-working of Vivaldi's four seasons. I am a huge fan of Vivaldi and I'm very pleased with this. Some people here found it repetitive. I have a solution. TURN IT OFF STUPID! You'll find it in the options menu. Don't whine about it when it can be solved. <p>The educational value here is great. The animals' lifespans, gestation periods and litter sizes are all true to real life data. <p>With other tycoons, after you've built your zoo/restaurant/park/hospital - there's not much else you can actually do. Venture Arctic has more than enough replay value.

  Cons

  If I had to list some cons, I'd have to say that I wish there was a freeform mode , but it doesn't really matter. Also there were too many goals, but apart from these minor flaws, this really does exceed its hype.

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• A Winner!

  SimFanatic12July 17, 2007

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  This game is definately for someone who is sick and tired of money based sim games. The graphics are adorable and the gameplay easy to master. There is certainly enough variety on the different levels to keep everyone in the family entertained.

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• This is a great game.

  AraveanJuly 9, 2007

  Pros

  Fun, Unique, Interesting and Educational.

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• NOT an excellent game!

  ravenhawk95June 27, 2007

  Pros

  Software was somewhat buggy, but not as bad as other independant products.

  Cons

  So, I was intrigued by all of the reviews/back and forth about the game when I came across it. I had to try it...and...frankly...the low reviews are right! I'm going to be quick: bad graphics (don't know what the last reviewer meant about art, but since I'm a visual person, and the graphics are bad, I'm gonna say, not really good art IMO), bad sound, bad plot. This whole "concept" of "managing" an ecosystem by collecting spirits - maccab, yes. Good science and learning, no. I was bored early on and often; I wouldn't recommend this for anyone under any age.

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• Excellent Game!

  cam7895June 26, 2007

  Pros

  Love this game. The art is incredible. It's fun. You get to manage the ecosystems of the Arctic. It was challenging and totally addictive. I especially loved the narwalls when they swam around!

  Cons

  I've got no complaints.

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• OMG so TRUE

  poofypuff28June 26, 2007

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  So I downloaded this because I am a big animal fan, prolly the biggest ever out there and I was SO disappointed! I cannot see how anyone would give it five stars. But ok. I thought the graphics were not that good. I didn't like the animal interaction. And, I thought it was strange to "collect" spirits while trying to learn about global warming! I also knew more about the animals from going to the zoo. Moreover, the animals ALL did the same thing and didn't exhibit different behaviors. So, I was disappointed, so spare yourself!

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• Don't belive the hype....

  ghstd9June 26, 2007

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  Graphics - decidedly poor. Music - decidedly poor. I get better music quality from MIDI files. Plot: well, let's be honest here: "capturing" animal spirits fails to correctly address the issues of global warming. I'm not even sure you can call that "educational" myself. So, in short, don't belive the hype. This game is not good, and not that fun. If you like sims, there are many others that are much better!

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• I agree with "meh"!

  superpacky!June 23, 2007

  Pros

  Not much. It was sub-par in my opinion to other sims.

  Cons

  This game, like the reviewer said is NOT that good. The graphics are iffy IMAO, and the music is just plain cheesy! And who really cares where it was exhibited? The full price is waaay too much!

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• Meh!

  OriolzJune 22, 2007

  Pros

  It was alright.

  Cons

  I dont know what torque, and I dont really care to know. All Im looking for is a good gaming experience. Similarly, whether the game was in a museum or not isnt a selling point with me. I thought the software was a little buggy on my download, and personally, I didnt find the game that entertaining. Id rate it at medicore, at best. Just my two cents though.

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