1849 is a city management game for tablets and PCs, set during the California Gold Rush. With all of the peril and possibility of the new frontier, 1849 challenges players to build a thriving mining empire in 19th century California. Inspired by games such as Caesar III, SimCity 4, and the Civilization series, 1849 strives to bring an immersive simulation game experience into the mobile age.
1849 reminds me of the games of yore. Simplistic in play and charming in style, the game enticed me to give it a go quite easily, given the rare setting of the 19th century gold rush out west, which is one of my favorite periods and settings for anything, and I'm glad I've pulled the trigger — a metaphor which ironically doesn't directly relate to 1849,...
