Virtual Villagers - The Secret City

Used to play it with my sister when I was younger, always brings back memories of simpler times. For that reason alone, I love it.

it's virtual villagers baby how can u not love it

This game saved my life. I am 27. My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and adopted our son together. They are now both 4 years old. When we were going through our separation, I found myself lost and miserable. I was self destructive. I got so mad one day from everything spiraling out of my control that I punched some concrete in a moment of overwhelming emotion. That caused me to break my 5th metacarpal in my right hand... my working hand... my games hand.. the hand that I held and carried my children to bed with.. The hand I desperately needed to make sure I could continue to provide. After learning of the severity of my self-inflicted damage, I was borderline suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man with no history of depression or anxiety. I have never had fits of rage, or been one to break down and cry, but I was in a low spot that just really buried me from being able to see the light on the other side. Having nothing better to do, I searched for a game I could play, ONE HANDED while I recovered. I somehow stumbled upon this game and read some of the reviews. I decided that it had to be worth a shot... I must admit, I didn't beat the game, or play nearly as long as some of you. In fact, I may have only played this game a day or two.. With that being said, after doing so, I had a new found joy and hope for life. I was able to put behind me the pain and suffering that had been cast over me. I was able to experience other peoples joy and happiness. I was able to see the fruits of my "labor". I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay. After coming to that realization, I turned the game off, and I went back to work. It hurt my hand like hell but I was motivated. I stopped feeling so damn sorry for myself, and I became the father I needed to be in that moment, not the weak boy I was behaving as. Today, I am close friend with my kids mother. We don't fight, or argue, or say hurtful things to each other. We are parents, and friends. I now have 3 kids. My third child is, wait for it, ALSO 4 YEARS OLD. The woman I am with was going through a very similar situation at the time of my own separation, and we just stumbled in to each others life unexpectedly. We have been in a relationship for a year now, and are very happy together. Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today. This silly little game helped me realize that. Thank you

the children dance around the remains of the dead. 10/10

finally getting to beat the game after so many years feels like a dream come true. playing this game again made me realize where my love for colony and management sims came from. an absolute classic, fun to play casually with just enough strategy needed to keep the game interesting. i wish the other two games were on steam! and i wish the series had a larger, more active fanbase. i love and cherish the LDAW virtual series <3

its nice for nostalgic reasons but as a game there's barely anything to do. the fact that it continues in real time is a...gimmick, but its unrealistic these days. would be better if cheaper or even free.

better than most games that were made this year 2024

Brings back some childhood memories. I enjoyed it. :)

Been playing this since I was 7. 19 now. Still addicted I love it

this game was my childhood game i was pretty young and couldn't read English when i used to play it on my dads PC so i couldn't go far in the game but now that im an adult i thought i should play it again and its as good as i remember and very nostalgic