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Virtual Villagers - The Secret City

Embark on a journey with a group of villagers in search of a new part of the island to populate. Land on the hidden shores of the northern side of Isola and explore what was once a secret city. Find new sources of food to nourish your villagers and help them rebuild the remains of this mysterious city. Who lived here before?

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Last Day of Work
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Unknown
Release
May 28, 2008
18 years and 70 days ago
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Very Positive146 reviews91.8%

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Embark on a journey with a group of villagers in search of a new part of the island to populate. Land on the hidden shores of the northern side of Isola and explore what was once a secret city. Find new sources of food to nourish your villagers and help them rebuild the remains of this mysterious city. Who lived here before? Where have they gone? What is the secret of Isola?

  • Real-Time Weather! Clouds, fog and sudden down pours drenching your tribe.
  • Real-Time Gameplay: new surprises every time you turn the game on!
  • Discover who among your tribe is destined to become Chief!
  • Investigate and rebuild the remains of a ruined city!
  • Find new sources of food for your villagers!
  • Help your villagers make a variety of unique potions from hidden herbs, many with unpredictable effects.
  • Dozens of new collectibles for children to retrieve.
  • Raise children who resemble their parents.
  • Watch your villagers thrive, and then grow old, slow and grey.
  • Help your villagers unravel the mysteries of Isola!
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