I think I prefer the overall look of the VV1 village buildings. That in VV2 is a little too "polished"; too well-built for a small tribe to be able to produce. That said, the overall graphics effect in VV2 is stunning, better than in VV1.

I prefer playing VV2 because there is more to do while the villagers are getting on with things. The addition of the collectibles has given the kids much more to do, and made them very important to the game. Finding them also adds interest for the game player, who would otherwise be more or less a passive spectator for much of the game.