Cultures: 8th Wonder of the World

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In "Cultures - 8th Wonder of the World," players reprise their role as hero Bjarni to save mankind from evil. With three difficulty levels, players can explore unknown territories, establish trade routes, and uncover the mystery of the 8th Wonder. The game takes place after the events of "Cultures - Northland" and offers a mix of strategy and adventure.

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Strategy

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming historical setting that immerses players in ancient civilizations, making it a nostalgic experience for fans of the series.
Cultures - 8th Wonder of the World offers satisfying city-building mechanics, allowing players to manage and develop their settlements with a unique approach to villager management.
Despite its age, the game retains a fun and relaxing gameplay style, appealing to those looking for a casual strategy experience.

The graphics are outdated and lack the polish of modern games, which can detract from the overall experience.
Players have reported clunky controls and a cumbersome user interface, making navigation and management frustrating at times.
Technical issues, including bugs and crashes, are common, and the game does not support modern resolutions, limiting its accessibility on current systems.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
79%
11%
The story in the game is widely criticized for being weak, uninspired, and repetitive, lacking the depth and excitement necessary to engage players. Many reviewers noted that the missions feel monotonous and the overarching narrative is often described as silly or poorly constructed. While some players find nostalgic value in the gameplay, the general consensus is that the story fails to elevate the experience.
- “The idea is great, the story is superb.”
- “It's a shame that this game is not more popular, and there's no other English sequel that I know of, so I can only play old quests now out of nostalgia, even though I've already forgotten some of the solutions now.”
- “The taste is different, but nostalgic feelings are flowing through the gameplay as you complete the campaign and missions.”
- “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
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
12%
The gameplay of the game features satisfying city-building mechanics and resource management, appealing to players who enjoy casual and laid-back experiences. However, it is marred by frequent bugs and crashes, which disrupt the overall experience. While the game offers depth and charm, it may lack complexity compared to more advanced titles, making it suitable for newcomers to the genre.
- “Personally, I enjoyed the city-building mechanics.”
- “Gameplay involves managing the individually named units you control, harvesting resources, building your town up, and then building an army to crush your enemies.”
- “The gameplay and mechanics are simply awesome.”
- “The game can be prone to bugs and crashes, which disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “Technical issues further detract from the experience, with frequent bugs and crashes interrupting gameplay.”
- “The story is pretty whack, the missions repeat themselves a lot and you won't get a lot of variation within the gameplay.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated and lacking the polish of contemporary titles, with many users noting a lack of customization options and resolution settings. While some appreciate the cute and vibrant art style, others find the visuals clunky and frustrating, particularly on modern systems. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Vibrant visuals”
- “Cute graphics, nice sound.”
- “The art is cute and attractive, and there is something more visually forgiving 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and annoying, while others appreciate its quality and thematic relevance. Although some users enjoyed the soundtrack initially, they eventually opted to turn it off, indicating a lack of lasting appeal. Overall, while the music has its fans, it seems to be a divisive aspect of the game experience.
- “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.”
- “Sound is a solid 7/10; I enjoyed the music at first but soon turned it off.”
- “There are 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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and monotonous, with players feeling that the repetitive tasks, such as collecting food or mining, lack individuality and fail to engage them meaningfully. This results in a sense of frustration as players struggle to find anything interesting amidst the grind.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game remains a significant issue, with users reporting persistent glitches, frequent freezes, and crashes that can even affect the entire computer system.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for widescreen aspect ratios and modern display resolutions, which affects its performance on contemporary gaming PCs. However, some users report that it runs smoothly on Windows 10 without any noticeable bugs.
- “First, it runs smoothly under Windows 10 and no bugs seen yet.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic environments that encourage exploration and experimentation. Many appreciate the inclusion of different difficulty levels and unlockable content, which further enhances the incentive to replay. Overall, players feel that the game offers enough diversity to keep them engaged over multiple playthroughs.
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, which really diminishes its replay value.”
- “While the story is engaging, once you know the outcome, there's no reason to revisit the game. It feels like a one-time experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game balances challenging gameplay with laugh-out-loud moments.”