Temperatures are in the teens, snow blankets the ground and icicles hang from the eves. Brrrrr! It's hard not to think about heading for a warmer climate -- something tropical, balmy and bright!
Well, it may not be possible to jet to Hawaii or the Bahamas, but you can at least pack your bags, figuratively, and head for a sultry retreat in Isola. That's right. The long-awaited sequel to Virtual Villagers is here!
Continuing the story, Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children beckons for a return to that beautiful Pacific isle. On our first visit, the castaways explored every nook and cranny of their south beach getaway, eventually moving an immense stone blocking a mysterious cave. Since then, a pair of villagers crept into its depths and emerged on Isola's western shore. Upon their arrival, they discovered children -- alone, hungry and filthy. Your task is to help them survive, teaching them to become farmers, builders, scientists, healers and, eventually, parents themselves.
As with Virtual Villagers, The Lost Children offers a persistent world. Even when you're not watching them, your islanders continue their daily activities of eating, drinking, fishing, planting crops, gathering food, building and repairing structures, doing laundry, making babies, and eventually expiring. Take a break and return a few hours later, and you'll find your villagers have been busy. Some will have improved their skills, others will have given birth and a few may have kicked the bucket. They may have depleted their food supply, as well. Thus, it's best not to leave them unattended too long.
