I love most things about this game - it's kept me engaged longer than the other two and I have been motivated to start new tribes from scratch which I've never bothered with before.

I like:

The fact that you can finish the game with a modest population - I don't like it so much when I don't 'know' each of the villagers
The foot prints in the sand.

I like the fact that sounds change as you move across the map.
I like all the tasks - I just wish there were more. However, the extra 'awards' section keeps the game moving along with a sense of purpose after you have 'finished' it.
I have just noticed this but I like the fact that children's heads sparkle when they have been taught by the chief - I like to think of it as the gift of knowledge!


I LOVE the sun coming through the clouds and the shadow cast on children playing in the dirt.
I LOVE the rain - seriously, the weather and the atmospheric tinklings really make me happy.


I miss the drum for school and the gong for events.
Like most others, I feel that gaining building skill after all tasks are done is a bit frustrating

I really, really don't think that children should pick up collectibles on their own. This is one part of the game that can keep you playing for hours. Without it the game would become a little like Plant Tycoon where you go on, do one or two things then quit as nothing then happens for a long time. Don't get me wrong - I love PT but if I fancy a real 'play', I play VV not PT.

I would like to see the children interact with each other and the adults more. When you put two adults on each other it says they are embracing - why can't adults and children embrace? Also, when a child says they are lonely, putting another child on them has no effect. It would be lovely if they could run off and play.

While I have no intention of joining the debate about what mothers in real tribes do, it does appear as if having good parents has no discernible impact on the tribe's success other than breeding. It would be nice if they could have an effect - good parents encourage learning and a work ethic??

Anyway, this was supposed to be short!

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