2nd place - SIMS MITTELALTER (Electronic Arts)

Sims of the Castle Era: These Sims are completely different from their predecessors: While the familiar game framework remains, for the first time players are given specific tasks to perform in their roles as blacksmiths, bards, priests, or kings. For example, as a monarch, children must decide whether they’d rather neglect or promote trade. Here, too, the focus is on taking care of the Sims—it’s just not the central focus of the game.
Realistic, captivating graphics and a good tutorial. The quests and original ideas are truly special.