Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World

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Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Funatics Software and was released on March 26, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World" is a strategy-based city-building game set in ancient times. Your mission is to lead the people of a fledgling settlement to greatness, constructing buildings and harnessing resources to advance their civilization. Challenging missions, varied landscapes, and historical figures combine for an immersive and engaging experience.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 274 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features an interesting historical setting that immerses players in ancient civilizations, adding charm to the experience.
City-building mechanics are satisfying, providing a sense of progression and accomplishment as players manage their settlements.
Cultures - 8th Wonder of the World is a nostalgic game that many players fondly remember from their childhood, offering a unique approach to resource management and character individuality.

The graphics are outdated and lack the polish of modern games, which can be jarring for players.
Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and management frustrating at times.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which disrupt the gameplay experience.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
82%
7%
The story in the game is widely criticized for being weak and uninspired, lacking depth and excitement, with repetitive missions that fail to engage players. Many reviewers noted that the narrative feels silly and serves merely as a backdrop for gameplay mechanics, leading to a lack of variation and challenge. Overall, the storyline detracts from the experience, despite some nostalgic elements and potential for improvement in future iterations.
- “Idea is great, the story is superb.”
- “The taste is different, but nostalgic feelings are flowing through the gameplay as you complete the campaign and missions.”
- “What makes it interesting is that your little people can go on missions and gain items, magic items, etc. so it's one of the first RPG/RTS hybrids.”
- “The storyline is weak, lacking the depth and excitement needed to keep players engaged.”
- “The story is pretty whack; the missions repeat themselves a lot and you won't get a lot of variation within the gameplay.”
- “The story is a bit silly too: you're supposed to 'restore the wonders of the world in order to fight some unknown evil' because...the campaign needs a scenario.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The gameplay of "8th Wonder of the World" features enjoyable city-building mechanics and a charming historical setting, though it suffers from frequent bugs and crashes that disrupt the experience. While the game offers a casual and laid-back approach, it lacks variation in missions and can become repetitive, making it more suitable for players seeking a simpler, less intensive simulation. Overall, it provides a nostalgic and engaging experience for those willing to invest time in learning its mechanics.
- “The gameplay involves managing the individually named units you control, harvesting resources, building your town up, and then building an army to crush your enemies.”
- “Hidden gem, may not look too good, may not support full HD resolution, but gameplay and mechanics are simply awesome.”
- “The look, feel, sound, and gameplay of 8th Wonder just feels cared-for, thought out, meticulously loved, and expertly polished off.”
- “The game can be prone to bugs and crashes, which disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “The story is pretty whack, the missions repeat themselves a lot and you won't get a lot of variation within the gameplay.”
- “To be honest: it's boring, but if you just want some laid-back gameplay, this is for you.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated and lacking the polish of modern titles, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the cute and vibrant art style, many find the low-quality visuals and lack of customization options frustrating. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, with a mix of nostalgic charm and modern disappointment.
- “Vibrant visuals”
- “Cute graphics, nice sound.”
- “The art is cute and attractive and there is something more visually forgivable about the pixel graphics in use here, compared to modern, artistic titles like Stardew Valley and Terraria.”
- “Unfortunately, the graphics feel quite outdated.”
- “The visuals lack the polish and detail of more modern games, which can be a bit jarring.”
- “The outdated graphics and clunky controls make the game feel more frustrating than it should be.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and annoying, leading them to turn it off. However, others appreciate the original soundtrack, noting its thematic relevance and quality, suggesting it can be enjoyed outside of gameplay. Overall, while the sound design is considered solid by some, the lack of game settings and the repetitive nature of the music detracts from the experience for many.
- “That said, the OST is very good and topical for its climate and deserves a listen on YouTube while you clean the bathroom.”
- “I still like the graphics style now and the music/sounds aren't too bad either.”
- “There is no game settings, the music is bad and repetitive so it's annoying.”
- “Nothing has really changed about the game except the resolutions supported, and maybe the music quality, but I'm not sure about that one.”
- “Despite being an audio and OST nut myself, I played the game locally as a kid without speakers - somehow, we got it installed on my G3 iMac (ours was purple) without the disk - which meant no CD audio, and as such, I prefer my game without any music.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, as tasks like collecting food, farming, and mining gold lack variety and individuality. This repetitive gameplay makes it difficult for players to engage with the content meaningfully, leading to a sense of frustration.
- “Tedious and hard to get anything interesting to happen.”
- “That guy goes to collecting food, maybe farming, or maybe mines gold, but he's your average villager guy at his best, and has no individuality or distinction from the others.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with persistent glitches leading to frequent freezes and crashes, which can even cause the entire computer to become unresponsive.
- “But sadly enough, the glitches seem to still persist in this version of the series.”
- “It freezes then crashes.”
- “So I try to shut it down with the task manager and my whole computer freezes up.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game struggles with optimization, as it is locked at a 4:3 aspect ratio and lacks support for modern display resolutions, making it feel outdated. However, it runs smoothly on Windows 10 without any reported bugs.
- “First, runs smoothly under Windows 10 and no bugs seen yet.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with many players feeling that once the main content is completed, there is little incentive to return. However, some users appreciate the potential for different playstyles or choices that can offer a fresh experience upon replaying. Overall, while there are elements that may encourage multiple playthroughs, the consensus leans towards a lack of substantial replay value.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the funny campaign that complements the engaging game mechanics and learning opportunities.
- “Great game mechanics with a lot to learn, but the campaign is hilarious!”
- “The humor in the campaign adds a delightful twist to the gameplay experience.”
- “I love how the game balances challenging mechanics with a funny storyline!”

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Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World is a strategy game.

Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World.

Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World was released on March 26, 2015.

Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World was developed by Funatics Software.

Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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