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Visual Utopia

Visual Utopia is a fantasy web game played in your browser. It has an advanced map based on asp and javascript, so you do not need any plugins or downloads to play it! The goal of the game is to grow an empire stronger then everyone else’s, using strateg... more

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Great game!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: s4spencer on Sun Jul 05 2009
VU dosn't require to much time to play. Although if you have access to it for a few minutes every hour you can become one of the greatest players!

probably one of the most flexible and funnest games out there!

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realy good game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: skinnyvinny on Sat Jun 27 2009
VU is a turbased strategy game like no other. It is easy to learn the basics but there is still a big diference between players that played a long time and new players. Even when you just start out you can make a difference. In my second era (1 era=60 real time days) i was conduction all the diplomacy for my Kingdom. VU is a game where you can log on once a day or spend hours contemplating your next move. I give VU 2 thumbs up.

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A great way to spend some time

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Apop on Fri Jun 12 2009
Visual Utopia is a great game, if it's the type you are interested in. I usually do not like these slow turn based game, but this one adds to the genre something the others do not have: a map! Not only can you build an empire and run or join kingdoms, but you can conquer other cities or entire kingdoms! It usually doesn't take very long to play, either. You can log in for about ten minutes to build new buildings and train some soldiers, or you can stay on for half an hour puzzling over the best way to take over that city down the coast. There's an in-game chat window too, so you can talk to other players while you wait for the next turn to come around.

All in all, it is a fun game and I would recommend people to at least give it a shot. The staff is constantly adding to it, so it is probably already better than when I typed this up!

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Awesome game!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: kekosain on Mon Mar 09 2009
This game is totally awesome. It is not like other online games you can play like maybe ogame. In this game you can really use strategies and the community is awesome too!

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(5/5) Reviewed by User: fter267 on Sun Mar 01 2009
VU is heaps fun however u need to know how to play abit to understand it say 1 era (30-50days) so fun just for filling in time and can b quick or a bit of time

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Visual Utopia

(4/5) Reviewed by User: Holismoli on Tue Feb 03 2009
VU is a great game that you can spend a little or a lot of time playing. Build cities and armies, join a kingdom, and crush your foes.

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VU

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Rodonna on Thu Jan 01 2009
OMG ITS DA BESTSTSET THING IT GAME I EVERH PLAYYED!!#$!#!!!!11one

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VU

(5/5) Reviewed by User: ciarancard on Mon Dec 15 2008
Great Game. I really enjoy it. Awesome to play, make new friends, join a kingdom, it is amazing.

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very very fun

(4/5) Reviewed by User: lantastic on Sat Nov 08 2008
what I like about this game is that the time is limited. an era only lasts for 6 weeks or what ever so you land with your buddies and build and fight then everything ends. nice pressure.

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Just as good as a browser medieval game can be

(5/5) Reviewed by User: aldaris on Wed Oct 01 2008
It's a very nice game to play in the freetime. You can access it from anywhere with an internet link and a modern browser.

The mechanics of the game are effective and non-complex and there are a lot of nice guys there.

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Strategy at it's best

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Pelle1911 on Thu Sep 04 2008
This game is the ultimate multiplayer strategy. Remember the good old days of Age of Empires and the like - you'll find it here.
Add the necessity to find allies, join kingdoms and communicate with your allies about strategy - you'll find Visual Utopia!

Try it - you'll like it (I bet)!

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Very unique

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Therinn on Sat Aug 23 2008
I find the game to be unlike any other browser based game I have ever played. It is a refreshing change.

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Visual Utopia

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Kleppmeister on Wed Jul 16 2008
There are many different worlds to play on for people of different skill levels to play on. It is a good game for anybody that likes to role play or just conquer the world.

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Visual Utopia

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Kleppe Mafia on Mon Jul 07 2008
A very fun and easy game to play.

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Visual Utopia

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Ironic on Thu May 29 2008
An extremely addicting game that is pretty easy to learn but near impossible to master. It's one of the few games where you actually need strategy to defeat your opponets. I would advise starting in Mantrax world and then after a few eras entering Fantasia. Do not act like an idiot because we have an extremely active community who will deal with you thoroughly. Armies and Cities are only half of the game, choosing the best race and Kingdom is the other part. In the end it's a very fun game that shouldn't be missed by anyone. And it's free.

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fun and challenge

(5/5) Reviewed by User: gkreed42 on Sat May 24 2008
this game is great and you can keep up with it even if you have a busy schedule. the chat allows you to team up with people around the world. give it a try!!

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great

(5/5) Reviewed by User: pyrofire on Sun Apr 20 2008
i love this game

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The best game that has ever existed

(5/5) Reviewed by User: ekliptikz on Wed Feb 13 2008
Best game Ever.

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You have to play it

(5/5) Reviewed by User: caperbay on Mon Feb 04 2008
It is a great game of mmrts browser based.
I cannot stop playing it!!!

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awsome

(5/5) Reviewed by User: smizy on Wed Jan 09 2008
this game requires alot of activity =]
its just amazing

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A Great Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: kevino1960 on Mon Dec 31 2007
Visual Utopia is my #1 pick for online games, it has fast servers, no glitches, easy to learn, fun to play and the best admin on the internet. The fact that it is browser based, no plugins or downloads to load up your computer makes it all the more attractive. If you love RPG's you will never leave your keyboard again!

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Visual Utopia

(5/5) Reviewed by User: merecat on Sun Dec 30 2007
You can do whatever you like in war etc. To be successful you need deplomacy.

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Awesome

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Flamez on Fri Dec 28 2007
This game rocks, as u can have unlimited troops and bases. Not only is it economy based, but also troop and strategic based. It deals with politics and brute force. I give it a 10/5!

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Good Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: securityaz9 on Thu Dec 27 2007
This is a very addicting and full of strategy.

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great game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: demonic elph on Sat Dec 22 2007
very fun and a lot of cool people play it, not just a bunch of little kids.

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Hella Good

(5/5) Reviewed by User: sniper666 on Sun Nov 25 2007
This game is great for a free online Turn Based Strategy. The aspect of a game day is good, you can have an unlimited amount of armies and cities allowing for massive battles.

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KICK ASS GAME!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Edouard on Mon Oct 22 2007
I've played a bunch of Online Strategy games, and I have to say this one is the best, not only does it have depth with different races (Human, dwarf, elves, halflings, trolls or orcs) There is a very nice, interactive map to play on. So many games have no map (or one that has nothing to do with the game) and it's all practically text based.

Very good game and I encourage anyone with an internet connection and some spare time looking for some good honest gaming fun to try it out.

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Visual Utopia ROCKS!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: MaxMap on Fri Sep 07 2007
Visual Uptopia is fun because you can create or join kingdoms and play with friends.
though there are disavantages to it. like how LONG you have to wait every turn.
-MaxMap

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The Game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: mekokv on Mon Sep 03 2007
It is so awesome. You can create your own armies, colonies, and kingdoms.

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VU is awesome!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: bjss on Thu Aug 30 2007
Vu is the perfect Strategy game! It is designed for people who have either not much time on their hands, or alot of time on their hands.

it is completely free (with the option to donate and get a few bonuses.) First you start of by choosing a race (Human, Elf, Dwarf, troll or orc) each with their own unique bonuses! you then go through a quick tutorial to show you how to play. after you have finished the tutorial you are given an army and you must find a place to settle.

The game is very hard if you go independent so you need to find a kingdom if you want to grow! Finding a kingdom is not very hard at all with 5-20 kingdoms made at the end of an era.

So to any one out there thinking of playing this game, you should because it is the best browser played Strategic game ive ever played!

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Very Good

(5/5) Reviewed by User: davthebest1 on Thu Jul 12 2007
This game is great because you can have as many armies and cities as you want.

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The best

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Arkangel on Tue Jul 10 2007
visual utopia the best site I played my life

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Awsome

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Ruby Knight on Fri Jul 06 2007
A great game all around. It has a great community and very active forums. Gameplay is very simple to pick up and understand and allows for you to play your own way, and figure out your own styles to attack and defend your empire. The kingdom system is very simple and easy to use. Gameplay itself is very active and requires you to keep a close eye on all the action and it forces you to really use your head to plan moves. All around a great game 5 out of 5.

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cool

(5/5) Reviewed by User: bigboyslol on Sat Jun 09 2007
its a good game and simple to play

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great game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: ballinboob on Wed Jun 06 2007
good game

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Great game for busy people

(3/5) Reviewed by User: stephenh2 on Tue Jun 05 2007
VU is great for gamers who don't really have time to sit in front of the computer for hours at a time.

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Visual Utopia

(5/5) Reviewed by User: goldsie on Sun Jun 03 2007
A very 'pro' game allows you allot of room to plan and fight strategically, the ability to found your own city's adds a good dimension to the game and results in many battles for key positions.

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VU rules

(5/5) Reviewed by User: cheesehead69 on Mon May 28 2007
this game is fun for a while if u get into a good kingdom and i think it is very addictive i cant go 2 days without checking my account and this game takes a good bit of stratagy to play and understand it might take u a few eras to get going good

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The best turn-based game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Gorgon0685 on Tue May 22 2007
If you're looking for constant real-time action, this is not your game. If you want a shoot-em-up, this is not your game.

But if you want an excellent, strategic game, where
* communication with others in your kingdom is crucial,
* diplomacy actually makes a difference,
* the basics are easy to understand, but there are plenty of subtleties to master,
* success can be measured in more than one way

then Visual-Utopia is for you.

VU is a turn (or tick) based game: movement and production occurs on the hour. However, attacks happen between the hours. You also don't have to be online for things to happen: if you lay in a move for one of your armies, then log-off, the move will happen while you're gone. Same with construction and accumulation of resources.

VU is almost impossible to play as a loner -- you really need to find a good kingdom to join if you want to survive. However, finding a kingdom to join is not difficult, and kingdom interaction becomes one of the better parts of the game.

Some have complained about lagging or bugs. I haven't experienced any lagging, though I don't use the in-game chat (our kingdom uses IM and the in-game forums instead). Although there are a few known bugs, I've never personally encountered them. All-in-all the game seems very stable.

It is possible to start the game in a very bad position. Sometimes, it's just bad luck, and you need to try again. Once you join a kingdom, things get better.

Also, VU restarts frequently, and if you're starting the game near the end of an "era", it's harder to make good progress. Just hang in there until the next era begins, and things will be much better.

This is a great game -- the best free game of its type that I know of. Oh, and it is truly free. You can buy bonus turns, but you can get along very well without them (I have).

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Fun!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: CASSC on Sat May 12 2007
Though we need to wait,we could at least see where our armies are heading and it is close to RTS.Could be improved more by showing more information.

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Good Game

(4/5) Reviewed by User: GreenCamper on Mon May 07 2007
There are substantial bugs, but it is an addicting game. You order your armies/cities to build this or destroy that, and you just go away from your computer and come back to your computer in several hours and it's done.

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Visual Utopia

(5/5) Reviewed by User: RyanRXC on Mon Mar 19 2007
This game is amazing it is very good for a game you dont have to download and it is pretty simple to play after you learn the basics

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Great game

(5/5) Reviewed by User: darkchaosguy2 on Tue Feb 06 2007
I think this is an amazing game. Takes a while to learn, but it is very fun and the community is great. There are some bugs as in every game that detract from the total value but it's a great game otherwise.

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a good little game

(4/5) Reviewed by User: lanchong on Wed Dec 20 2006
There are some bugs that sometimes requires you to refresh the screen. Graphics are really good. People are nice and there's some real team spirit. It's not very time consuming. Rules are quite complex and it takes time to understand.

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VU kinda sucks

(2/5) Reviewed by User: aperson11 on Thu Dec 07 2006
I tried this game and I got bored. If you actually read everything on the site you see that one game day is 60 minutes unless you use a bonus turn and those aren't unlimited. Also the graphics suck. The good part is that you get to create your own colony and raise armies, but whats the point is it takes forever. Only play this game if you have time (4 hours should be good).

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crap

(2/5) Reviewed by User: nike8 on Mon May 15 2006
it lags constantly and is hard to even start but if you are 100% into this kinda game and u stick 2 it u may get sum enjoyment from it

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lacking direction

(2/5) Reviewed by User: Wranhalde on Tue Mar 28 2006
This game is constantly being tweaked by designers. Unpublished nuances in game mechanics known by game veterans and not readily available to new players make this scenario a hopeless challenge for beginners.
This game has potential, but needs time to refine itself.

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This game does not like new players.

(1/5) Reviewed by User: Canary on Sat Mar 25 2006
visual utopia sux. the map was ruled by one king. Even the others players in the games forum complained about him and said it was wrong, but nothing was done.

I died 5 times! They give you no chance to learn the game although the map I was on was suposed to be for new players to learn. They only want it for themselves. I found this game through this website, so I want to make sure NO ONE else makes the same mistake that I did. Find another game where you are welcomed to play.

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VU - A vicious struggle for Total Domination

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Engelhardus on Sat Mar 11 2006
Visual Utopia, its an excellent game. That lad that made that search-other-job remark should wash his mouth, preferably with bleach.

Anyway, in VU you start out as poor, humble peasant full of ideas and ambition. After founding your first city it won't take long for people to notice you. I'll be honoust with you, most of the time its hostile attention thats why you should look for an kingdom to team up with that share's the same ideas and believes as you do and strive together for global domination or whatever else you fancy :)

I personally find VU such an great game because it combines a lot of resources (Food, Stone, Tree, Gold and Slaves) and puts it in an easy to manage though ingenious put together building system. It won't be long or you too will have huge cities that dominate the landscape.

To progress in time you can use 'Bonus Turns' or wait for fifty minutes to pass. Every fifty minutes will set the time one VU day forward. In such a 'day' buildings are being build, soldiers march and new recruits are being steamed for a live in the mud.

And as such we are getting to my favorite part, war! War is an essential part of VU, for war gives you the options to kill those who oppose you. You start out with fifty soldiers that represent your personal lifeguard. Soon you will feel the need to train more soldiers for you begin to notice the greed in other people's eyes. With an good, balanced economy this shouldn't be a problem and soon you'll create huge armies consisting of hundreds of thousands a troops or vast, elite squadrons.
However, what one man can do, another man can do. Thats why it is so important to team up with other, reliable, players. Armies are the tools but strategy, teamwork and politics are the key to winning VU.

I could tell so much more about VU but words couldn't describe it all. VU is something that you need to experience, something that you need to do to capture its beauty. I myself was sceptical in the beginning, but this free game has me already hooked longer then any other game out there and if online games are your kind of poison, then don't wait longer but for the love of God sign up and strive along!

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Fantastic and Addictive

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Admiral Krum on Fri Mar 10 2006
One of the best online multiplayers. Take over cities, destroy entire Kingdoms, or be diplomatic and live peacefuly, these are but a few of the great aspects of this game.

My only warning is be prepared to be addicted!

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Most Amazing Game! ever!!!

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Macoco on Fri Mar 10 2006
This game is so addicting, once you get started you will stick to it!

This game has many features that makes the game great, it's easy to play but hard to master. There are guides and articles about the game in the forums (very helpful if you get stuck) and well, this is just a really really good game!

<3 VU!!

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Visual Utopia

(5/5) Reviewed by User: Robert-talabot on Fri Mar 10 2006
This game is awsome I played it for one era(round) and love it you choose from 6 races and start with 50 of your basic army and have to build colonies and armies.

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Visual Utopia

(4/5) Reviewed by User: Serebii on Thu Jul 21 2005
This is a good game, but can be slow on some computers. Having your armys and your colony are very cool and add the the games god features. Not many people play it but they should because it will soon be a great game that thousands of people will play and it will be more fun that way.

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its good

(4/5) Reviewed by User: talin on Mon Jul 18 2005
its a good game takes some time to get use to but its cool game

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its not a bad game

(3/5) Reviewed by User: Hunter29 on Mon Jul 11 2005
it reminds me of civilization for some reason so if u like strategy games then ul like this one

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