Cultures 2: The Gates of Asgard

Cultures is set hundreds of years ago in a small Viking village in Greenland. The objective of Cultures is to create a settlement--laying the foundations for a thriving colony. In Cultures, the villagers depend on players from the moment they are born. Players must care for their health and wealth, give them tasks, and bring up their little ones, while always keeping an eye on their overall strategic goals. Plus, each and every one of the game's characters is unique. Visually, they have different hair, clothes, and physiques, but more importantly they are encoded with their own personalities--they have individual characteristics and talents. This gives them the ability to fully interact with other characters, as they marry, have their own children, and take on different jobs. It's important for the player to acknowledge the unique qualities of the villages, as each and every one of the game's characters is important to the growth and welfare of the community. The game puts a new spin on the real-time strategy genre, opening it up to a wider audience. The intuitive control system and effective artificial intelligence ensure that even novice gamers will find instant gratification.