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Cultures

by Funatics Development·published by THQ Inc., Jowood Soft

25 July 2000Teen13
PCWindows

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7.3/ 10

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About

Cultures is a real-time strategy game with a slight difference: the player does not have to bash all his opponents into submission.

The story is told from the perspective of a young Viking boy, Bjarni, now in adulthood. He and his family form part of a village community on the coast of Greenland whom have come upon hard times with harsh weather conditions ruining their harvest. One day, a comet comes crashing to Earth, splitting into six pieces as it enters the atmosphere. Convinced that this is a sign from their Gods, the villagers make the necessary preparations to embark on a mission to recover the six pieces in the hope that this will bring them prosperity. The story unfolds across thirteen scenarios, and during the adventure, they come into contact with several other cultures such as Eskimos, Indians, and Mayans. Besides the campaign, there are four tutorials, a number of standalone single player scenarios (including some designed for beginners).

Multiplayer is supported for up to six players across the Internet or a local area network. All players assume the role of the Vikings.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Expanded into

Cultures Gold

Editions

Cultures Gold

Expansions

Included in

Cultures 1+2

Languages

2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English—
German—

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Supported Systems/Models

x86 (32-bit)

Media Type

CD-ROM

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Multiplayer Options

Internet, LAN, Modem, Null-modem cable

Multiplayer Game Modes

Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)

Number of Online Players

6 Players

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium II

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. RAM Required

32 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 7.0

Video Modes Supported

Full screen

Video Resolutions Supported

640×480, 800×600, 1024×768

Box art

Also known as

Cultures: A La Découverte Du Vinland — French title

Cultures: Die Entdeckung Vinlands — German title

Cultures: Discovery of Vinland — Australian title

Wenhua — Simplified Chinese title

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Facts

Released

25 July 2000

Series

Cultures

Platforms

PCWindows

Age ratings

ESRBTeenUSK0 (ohne Altersbeschränkung)ACBG8+

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Top 52% by visits

Tags

IsometricReal-timeReal-time strategy (RTS)Medieval