The Oregon Trail: 40th Anniversary Edition (2011)

Relive a part of American history and a slice of gaming history at the same time as a classic frontier adventure blazes a new trail on Wii. In the middle of the 19th Century, America is headed West, chasing the promise of a new life. Load up the wagon and set out from Independence, Missouri, making your way to Oregon City on a trail full of adventure. Face the challenges of the wide-open frontier as you battle the elements, hunt and fish to feed your family, and more. Play as the head of a household driving your family to various destinations in an overarching plot of getting your family out further west.

Simulator Strategy Action Survival HistoricalNintendo 3DS, Wii

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Classical in form, plot-driven, grave and nostalgic.

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Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Wii
Developer: DoubleTap Games
Publisher: Red Wagon Games, Crave Entertainment
Released: December 9, 2011
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person, Third person

IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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