Here is the first review from Marc Saltzman over at Gamezebo

Sweet! Thanks for letting us know!

Oh, and I see he likes the music!

This comment is pointed towards a few co-testers, and they know who they are!

Hey! Great review! Congrats LDW team!

Although I'm not really surprised, we all knew it was a great game!

Well-deserved review!

Here is the review from about.com

Here is the New York Times, Thursday August 10, 2006

WOW! The New York times? That's the big time!! Congrats again LDW!

The comon con I see in there reviews seems to be that they are unclear on what to do next, assuming this is having to do with the puzzles. What I don't get is why are they complaining it's a game it's not meant to be easy and self explanitory (sp??)! Other then ending leaving you aggrevated wanting the next VV to come out this game was great and I couldn't have asked for more. But again the ending does occomplish one thing, leaving you wanting more, that seals the deal for a repeat customer base. Thanks for a great game LDW!!!!

LDW is the best game people ever i have only two games from u tho cuz my account on pogo doesnt sell a whole lot of your games I have FT and VV

Sorry to you fans, but I can't give VV a glowing review. Don't get me wrong. I loved MOST of the game. Overall it is very well done but I just can't get past my disappointment at the ending.

It didn't leave me breathlessly waiting for a version two... It made certain I won't spend any more money on a future version... because I figure it will be just as boring an ending.

For sure solving the problems along the way was fun... like watching a coach solve problems on the field and helping his team overcome... but the ending of this game is like watching that.... then seeing a tie at the end. Leaves you totally unsatisfied. That's why the pro sports teams have tie breakers.............. so they can have a grand finalie. There is a finalie here, but it is anything BUT grand.

Speaking of boredom, here are a few creative ways to have fun with the game once you hit max population and are waiting on the last obstacle.... especially if you get tired of hearing the 'halo choir' sounds when the 'star' is roaming around..... yuk........

1. If you are handy with an Art program....find the image folder and redecorate the landscape with your own images. It does give you something to do while waiting. The lagoon looks cool with skinny dippers in it and roman statues fit nicely into the flower garden...and a little graffiti on the boulder can help with the frustration...Tarzan doesn't look bad hanging from the vines either. LOL ( Seriously, this is probably against the rules so you probably shouldn't do it and........ No, I won't forward any copies of altered landscape pics.

2. See how many couples you can get into the 'Love Shack' at the same time.

3. See how many times you can get one guy and two gals... or vice versa into the shack at the same time. Yes, It can be done.

4. When you hit max population. Reset all villagers to 'breeding' Talk about a crowded hut. They even ignore the 'halo choir' sometimes. Sweet revenge. LOL

5. Set all villagers to 'Research' and try to herd all 90 of them to the table or ocean at the same time. Not so sure that can be done but it was fun trying. LOL

To you 'Last Day' folks.... Man, you guys have a 95% winner. Did you just run out of ideas at the end? I want so much to say I loved this game and recommend it to friends... but the anti-climatic ending really soured me.

I do wish you well though. I know a TON of effort went into the project.