"Collapse: A Political Simulator" is a complex government simulation game where players manage a nation's resources, diplomacy, and politics. Navigate through political and economic crises, enact policies, and engage in international affairs to maintain your country's stability and power. With a variety of customizable options and a focus on replayability, this simulator offers a deep and challenging experience for fans of strategy and political games.
The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique post-Soviet political simulation experience.
Once players get past the initial learning curve, the game can be quite fun and engaging.
There are many laws and political tools available, allowing for diverse gameplay and replayability.
The user interface is confusing and poorly designed, making it difficult for players to understand game mechanics.
The English translation is subpar, leading to misunderstandings and making the game hard to follow.
The game lacks proper tutorials and guidance, leaving players feeling lost and frustrated.
gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by its challenging difficulty and complex mechanics, which some players find opaque and hard to grasp despite spending significant time trying to understand them. The game features a unique political simulation aspect that allows for engaging gameplay both in and out of power, though the user interface and certain mechanics are noted to be clunky. Overall, while the humor and thematic elements are appreciated, the clarity of the gameplay loop and mechanics could be improved for a better player experience.
“The omnipresent division of political power down to regions and ministries allows gameplay that is interesting both in and out of power - an accomplishment few other political sims have managed.”
“The game is brutally hard; I have spent over 90 hours trying to understand the game mechanics.”
“When the primary gameplay loop involves reading blocks of text, it needs to be clear.”
“The first and most obvious issue is the obscured mechanics.”
replayability
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Players highlight that the presence of various political parties significantly enhances replayability, offering diverse starting scenarios and experiences with each playthrough.
“The different political parties allow for a lot of different starts and replayability.”
story
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The story is described as complex and challenging to navigate, with players finding it difficult to understand the implications and functions of various elements throughout the game. The initial suzerain-like narrative sets the stage, but the overall clarity remains a struggle for many.
“It's hell to know what everything does, not just where it may make sense (such as the suzerain-like story bit at the start) but just about everywhere!”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by the presence of a "funny Russian man," which suggests a comedic element that resonates with players, likely through quirky dialogue or amusing scenarios. This recurring character adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally considered unremarkable, but players find the gameplay engaging and enjoyable, particularly in the context of political maneuvering and strategy.
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for being enjoyable and adding a flavorful touch to the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is also very fun to listen to, and the flavor is good.”