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    Pocketwatch Games makes hand-crafted video games about animals and the environment.

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    Try our games out, you'll be surprised at how thought-provoking and entertaining a video game can be!

    -Andy Schatz
    Founder, Pocketwatch Games

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Venture Arctic Animal Game
Harness the forces of sun, wind, and snow in icy lands where wolves roam the tundra and orcas patrol the seas.

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Buy Now ($19.99)Venture Arctic Game Guide

A Polar Bear Stalking Some Musk Ox

Caribou on Thin Ice

Shark at Sunset

Wolverines in the Winter Night


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Reviews

  • “When I was introduced to Venture Arctic it was clear that, even after a mere few hours, I was playing something special. It’s not just a hidden gem – it’s a whole diamond mine.”
    -GamersInfo.net

  • “9 out of 10″
    -Wired

  • “A treasure of beauty and wonder”
    -GameTunnel

Game Info

Seasons of Change
Extreme seasonal change defines the cycle of life in the northernmost reaches of the globe. In Venture Arctic, the player controls the forces of earth, sun, wind, and water to bring summer and winter to polar bears, orcas, and more.

Forces of Nature
Collect the “spirits” of departed animals and spend them to control the forces of nature. Blow the smells of a beached whale to a starving wolverine or blanket the tundra in snow and ice to weed out the weak musk ox from the strong.

Environmentalism
Experience the effects of climate change and mass extinction. Experiment with how animal relationships change when the weather is unseasonably warm or when a species is knocked out of the food chain.

The Ultimate Animal Game
Unlike other Tycoon Games, there are no people in Venture Arctic. You won’t have to build hot dog stands, hire janitors, or balance your checkbook. Build your ecosystem however you want to!

Native American Lore

Authentic Inuit sculpture and lore inspire the story and the artwork. Unlock the traditional legends that form the basis for the game¿s storyline.

Educational Games
Venture Arctic is filled with fun information about marine and terrestrial animals of the northern reaches. Best of all, strategies for success revolve around understanding the authentic animal behaviors and the challenges of ecosystem stewardship.

Discounts and the Free Trial
Educators can receive discounts on any of our titles. Discounts are also available for purchases of 3 or more copies of our titles. Download the free demo now and try the game out for yourself! Pay for the full version and instantly unlock the rest of the game.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • Pentium III 2GHz
  • 512MB RAM
  • 40MB free HD space
  • Windows 98SE/ME/2K/XP/Vista
  • 3D Video Card with 64 MB RAM