Gameloft’s version of the classic hit, The Oregon Trail, is currently a free download for the iPhone. This limited time giveaway is to help celebrate a new the new upcoming game, The Oregon Trail: American Settler.
Description below:
Just like the real pioneers, overcome the perilous journey to Oregon in America’s Wild West. Assume the role of a wagon leader in a side-view journey where your strategic decisions must ensure the safety of your party along the treacherous Oregon Trail. You’re leaving your trace on a critical historical event for America!
FUN AND EDUCATIONAL
– Smart dialogue, cartoonish graphics and humorous animations.
– Historical references in the game through real locations and famous characters from the past, plus historic facts perfectly explain the perilous journey of pioneers in an immersive way.A WILD EXPERIENCE TO WESTERN AMERICA
– Expanded while simple decision-making parameters enable a high level of strategy and offer an easy pick-and-play strategy & adventure game for a large audience.
– 8 skill-based mini-games, including 2 accelerometer-based challenges: hunting, fishing, river crossing, rafting, wagon repairing, telegraphing, berry picking, and gold panning. The outcomes will affect the supplies and health of your party.
– Random events (disease, bandits, hitchhikers, weather, etc.) faced by real pioneers increase the challenge.
– Side-missions add more excitement to your journey, affecting your westward trek.
– Set your preferred conditions for your departure: Select the members of your party, choose your departure date and purchase food supplies and wagon components.
Not much to say other than it’s a 299MB download. I remember playing this game during my days in elementary school on an Apple II, hoping I wouldn’t be the one to perish in the game along the trail. Enjoy this while it’s free!
Click here to download The Oregon Trail.
