Kind of a mix between a RTS and The Sims. While an older game, it was pretty entertaining and moderatly challenging later in the game.

GG is totally dope, awesome, and so much fun. At least until the point when you've spent nearly weeks and weeks of time building up your "virtual" sim life (we both have really demanding real-world jobs, so gaming is reserved mainly for the weekends, or downtime in the evenings), and then your character "dies"...and even with an heir, your bank and stuff stays the same, but ya gotta then build back up your political standing. Point being, fun, fun, and more fun. We've had quite a few "interesting" convo's about what as my hubby says "J I think the dude should be doing such and such.." and I just shoot back "Babe my character ain't a dude, she a very pretty princess, and I want her to be an awesome priest" He just says that's fine, so typical of such a great man. Cheers! J & J

This is a good strategy game that really makes you think. It's not really like the Sims, I just can't find a proper genre to tag this game. You could call it an amalgamation of strategy, business and life simulation, and a very small touch of RPG.

I had the original CD and am happy to invest this small amount for the expansion as well. I am pretty happy with the expansion, since it gives me additional professions and a huge city to expand my dynasty.

There was no manual in the Gold Edition download, but the tutorial more than makes up for it. But, if you really do need one, I found out from the Jowood forums that there's a manual over at http://files.aspyr.com/support/Guild%20Gold.pdf

While quite dated, this game is simple and light enough to while an afternoon. Definately worth the asking price if you are interested in a medieval "The Sims"-forerunner. Imagine The Sims expansion "Open for Business" and you will not be far from The Guild

The simplest way to describe the Guild is to call it The Sims in the medieval era. This is not quite accurate as The Guild has a far more robust economic engine, but lacks the great complexity of social interaction.

The greatest focus of The Guild is on your dynasties financial and political success. Starting as a middle class no name with his little ramshackle shop you left with the open ended task of prospering and overcoming the rival dynasties. The game gives you a wide array of options; from good honest hard work, to political intrigue, to play old back ally thuggery. With over a dozen professions to choose from, all of which play a little differently, some very differently, its easy to get your play hours out of The Guild.

Sadly the personal interaction is very limited. Its all focused around expanding your political success in elections. Other characters lack a sense of personality so that they feel like just another set of numbers on your balance books.

Disappointingly the multi-player is FUBAR to the point were it's not even worth trying. Dropped games are the rule, rather then exception.

A decent choice for a economy centered life sim against a medieval backdrop.