3rdWorldFarmer (http://www.3rdWorldFarmer.com)
common sense media says
Thought-provoking sim about being a poor farmer.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this serious simulation can be bleak and depressing at times -- your family can go into debt, get sick, and even die. But, the game also teaches kids about the hardships and unfortunate realities of farm life in Africa (civil war, raids by guerilla forces, stealing by refugees, disease, drought) and how to use planning skills to overcome them. Also, until they figure out the game's strategy, kids may also get frustrated when their family repeatedly dies.
Educational value:
Teaches kids to use planning and strategy to solve problems.
Violence:
You can see a photo of guerillas holding guns, but the "violence" from the wars, raids, disease, and death isn't shown -- just talked about in the "report" you get after finishing the game.
Sex:
You control how often the wife gets pregnant by simply clicking a button.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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kpurple987
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Pretty Cool
This a pretty cool game and i think that it is a good strategy game.
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13Jazz
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
anyone over 8 can play
if your 9 u can play this game but it is kinda boring
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emily12
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
What's Not to Like?
This addictive and entertaining game is for kids but anyone older then 10 could play. The depressing attitude the game can give off makes you feel so sorry for the farming families in 3rd world nations. That's the point right? To give an educational game that depicts real life situations??? And that's exactly what they've done. This game is educational but make sure you give it some time, the game can take a long time to play. My only critisism is you can't exit and come back to the same game, you sart over. Oh well....
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soccer2929
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
ADDICTING!!
This game is addicting and i love it it is soooooo fun!!
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