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Calm Down, Stalin

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90%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
graphics, stability
90% User Score Based on 517 reviews

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Calm Down, Stalin is a single player casual simulation game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by Cartboard Games and was released on September 8, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Calm Down, Stalin is a game where you directly control your hands to threaten your enemies with nuclear weapons by moving your finger closer to The Button while signing important state papers, answering phone, dealing with your subordinates and most of all - fighting the stress of your position by smoking your pipe and any other available means!

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 517 reviews
humor38 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Unique and humorous gameplay simulating the stressful life of Stalin during the Cold War with multitasking challenges.
  • Addictive and fun, with progressively harder levels and amusing animations; good value for its price.
  • Atmospheric and immersive experience that also serves as a light political satire, enjoyable for fans of quirky indie games.
  • Frequently frustrating due to awkward controls, physics glitches, and items unintentionally triggering the game-ending red button.
  • Game can become repetitive and stressful quickly, with limited replay value and some perceived lack of depth.
  • Technical issues such as freezing, bugs, poor optimization, and occasional crashes, making the game unstable on some systems.
  • humor
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being funny, entertaining, and cleverly tied to its Soviet Union and Stalin-themed setting, often described as hilarious and stress-relieving. However, many note that the humor can wear off quickly, becoming repetitive or frustrating due to gameplay quirks, and the game's comedic charm is sometimes hampered by limited replay value. Overall, the humor adds significant enjoyment, especially in short bursts, though it may not sustain long-term interest for all players.

    • “It's a hilarious slapstick type game featuring Stalin himself!”
    • “The twitchy/ragdoll animation is hilarious, as are all the wacky sound effects.”
    • “It is funny in some strange kind of way, stressful and relaxing game where you will be crying and laughing at the same time.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its quirky, well-crafted mechanics that blend humor with thoughtfulness, offering an engaging and sometimes emotionally impactful experience. While not very long and occasionally repetitive, it provides satisfying multitasking challenges and unique mini-games that keep players entertained. Overall, it's a fun, addictive, and original gameplay experience that balances satire with solid design.

    • “Game is genuinely just fun with its goofy concept of being a stressed out dictator, pretty well thought out with its basic gameplay.”
    • “The game helps ease you into each of the mechanics, giving you a level where you only have to deal with the new mechanic and nothing else (other than the button).”
    • “Each of the mechanics has little "things" to it, like a phone that rings—if you fail to pick up or hang up, you lose integrity, or a punching bag that helps keep away stress. It was always enjoyable when I found out I got a new toy to play with, and then frustrating when it was fully incorporated.”
    • “This emotional game brought a tear to my eye in some sections of it and at some points I had to stop playing because of the somewhat repetitive gameplay.”
    • “Once you reach a point where your desk is completely filled with items, you question how often the gameplay was tested.”
    • “Boring after 30 minutes of gameplay, can't shoot left side reticle.”
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story receives mixed feedback, with some praising its compelling narrative, attention to detail, and smooth progression, while others find it too short, unbalanced, and overly tutorial-like. Players appreciate unlocking new items and tasks as they advance but express frustration with pacing and lack of clarity in story progression. Overall, it offers an engaging experience but may feel limited or repetitive for some.

    • “The story is an incredible masterpiece that should not be missed, complemented by glitch-free gameplay.”
    • “Accurate storyline, great campaign, amazing graphics and physics, huge attention to detail, and amazing shaders.”
    • “You need to maintain the integrity of your country, which slowly worsens with each story mission; gameplay choices affect country integrity after unlocking the phone.”
    • “On top of that the game isn't very balanced in terms of story progression; in my opinion, you should add a way to decrease fatigue or increase nation respect (or whatever it is) every level.”
    • “On top of that the story map can be a bit confusing; at least add a text box or even just a help button that gives a short explanation.”
    • “I even did endless mode and got a mega score; now I will refund. Not enough in the game to keep me playing. The main campaign is just like a tutorial, really drip-feeding items mission after mission.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising the attention to detail, shaders, and overall visual quality, while others note that on older hardware, the graphics appear low-quality and require settings to be lowered to avoid lag. Overall, the visuals are decent but may not impress on high settings for all users.

    • “Accurate storyline, great campaign, amazing graphics and physics, huge attention to detail, and amazing shaders.”
    • “Nice and semi-good graphics.”
    • “The graphics are those of a potato.”
    • “Granted, I have an old laptop for gaming but the graphics aren't the best on the high settings.”
    • “I had to put all of the graphics settings to their lowest just so I didn't get lag.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has notable stability issues, including physics and animation glitches that can negatively impact gameplay. Several users report bugs such as collision problems and detection errors, though ongoing updates may address these concerns.

    • “Then it becomes infuriating when physics and animation glitches kill you repeatedly in the last two seconds of the remaining levels.”
    • “I refunded it because it was a bit repetitive and buggy, with collision physics problems and phone detection issues; however, since the game is still getting updates, this may change.”
    • “However, the game can be buggy at times.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its fitting mood, especially enhancing the sense of panic, and its use of royalty-free tracks is appreciated. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “Great sound effects and music.”
    • “But I love how the music tends to fit the mood of panic.”
    • “The best part about this game is the royalty-free music.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a powerful and emotional experience that deeply resonates with players, even evoking tears. However, some players found the emotional impact slightly diminished by repetitive gameplay elements.

    • “This game is incredibly deep and emotional.”
    • “This emotional game brought a tear to my eye in some sections.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely viewed as having little to no replay value, with its gimmicky nature undermining the core aspect it depends on. Despite this, it still attracts some players, though its longevity and engagement remain limited.

    • “It's funny but has no replay value, and is basically just a gimmicky game.”
    • “But of course people will pay for it because it's a stupid game with no replay value, which is funny because the entire game relies on replay value.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect allows players to focus on key factors that vary between levels and depend on their performance, enabling a tailored and strategic approach to gameplay.

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Calm Down, Stalin is a casual simulation game with horror and comedy themes.

Calm Down, Stalin is available on PC and Windows.

Calm Down, Stalin was released on September 8, 2016.

Calm Down, Stalin was developed by Cartboard Games.

Calm Down, Stalin has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Calm Down, Stalin for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Calm Down, Stalin is a single player game.

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