Rush for Gold: Alaska is not the first game in the franchise. The first game in this franchise is Rush for Gold: California which is available for free from Microsoft's store. I would suggest that before you purchase Alaska, even at it's cheap price, that you give the free California game a play and then if you like it go ahead with purchasing this...
Short version: 58%
Rush for Gold is your typical resource-gathering time management game with the most basic mechanics. It has no remarkable features, but that also means it is a harmlessly pleasant, enjoyable little casual title.
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Gather food, wood, gold, and coal, then use these to clear obstacles or to build production buildings… this...
Rush for gold: Alaska is a cute (there's hardly any better word to describe it) time-management strategy game set in Alaska during the years of the Gold Rush. The game may look childish (actually it is :)), but that doesn't mean it can't be enjoyed by adults. Its difficulty is pretty well set and it does require some basic strategic planning skills.
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Rush for gold: Alaska is a pretty fun time/resource management game. You pick berries, chop trees, build bridges and the boss shoots wolves so you won't be scared. Of course, you pan for gold! Recommended if you're a fan of the genre.
This game is very easy, but it is also a lot of fun if you want to play casually for a while as you drink several beers. It gets repetitive, but hey, that's helpful after several beers. Have fun!