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.