virtual-families posts

Today we're taking a look at Virtual Families, by Last Day of Work. Unfortunately, that name is sadly contradictory to my experience with playing this game, as it was nothing but work the entire time. This game wants to be the indie alternative to The Sims, but it suffers by comparison in many ways.

First of all, you're asked to "adopt" a starting person, choosing one based on the starting characteristics of Age, Gender, Profession, Salary, Likes and Dislikes, and the odd Wants kids? trait. I say "odd" because although it's listed as a trait, even two characters who don't initially want children can be forced to have them; it's part and parcel of the title. This game really wants you to manage a whole family.