Congresswolf

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Is the next member of Congress a werewolf? Can you survive a lycanthrope's bite? There’s no silver bullet for winning an election!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The writing is engaging and humorous, making it a pleasant read for fans of choose your own adventure stories.
The game offers an interesting blend of political strategy and fantasy elements, particularly with the werewolf rights theme.
There is a fair amount of content and replay value, allowing players to explore different outcomes and plotlines.

The lack of character customization and defined gender options makes it difficult for players to connect with the protagonist.
The story often feels more like a linear narrative than a true interactive experience, with choices that don't significantly impact the outcome.
The political bias in character descriptions and plot elements can detract from the overall experience, making it feel one-sided.

story
18 mentions
28 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for feeling more like a narrative-driven novel than a true "choose your own adventure," with the author often dictating the protagonist's feelings and experiences. While the political strategy elements and fantasy themes, including werewolves, offer interesting facets, many reviewers found the execution lacking, with predictable plot points and minimal impact from supernatural elements. Overall, the game is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoyment in its political simulation aspects but disappointment in its storytelling depth and character development.
- “This is a fairly heavy strategy-based story where you need to be able to balance a budget, raise funds, make allies, influence the press, etc. in order to get your candidate elected.”
- “I think the story has a lot of interesting facets and is definitely worth a try if you are interested in fantasy themes, werewolves, politics, etc. I'm surprised to see the reviews so mixed for this game, as I found it to be a pleasant read and not the worst 'choice of' title I've read by any means.”
- “There may be only two outcomes to an election, but there seems to be room for nuance when it comes to which plot to explore and it's a lot of fun to play.”
- “The story is written like it should've just been a short novel rather than a choose-your-own-adventure because the author speaks for you and tells you how you feel in different scenarios 95% of the time.”
- “Even when you do become a werewolf, it seems to have shockingly little impact on the story as a whole.”
- “Many of the major plot elements are incredibly obvious, leaving little to the imagination.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for being overly verbose and convoluted, making it difficult for players to engage with. Additionally, there is a disconnect between the game's advertised themes, such as werewolves, and their actual prominence in the gameplay, leading to disappointment among users.
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress is often locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases makes it feel like the developers care more about profit than player satisfaction.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express mixed feelings about the use of gender-neutral pronouns, with some appreciating the opportunity for personal interpretation, while others feel that this choice creates a sense of disconnection from the narrative.
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players feeling that it lacks the visual appeal of previous titles, which were more intellectually engaging despite their graphical limitations. Overall, the current game's graphics do not stand out positively or negatively.
- “I enjoyed the previous games because they were intellectually rewarding even though graphically challenged, while this game is neither here nor there.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern title.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
gameplay
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves managing a campaign, making choices, engaging in conversations, and navigating through extensive text, emphasizing a narrative-driven experience.
- “The gameplay is immersive, allowing you to manage the campaign, make choices, and engage in meaningful conversations with characters.”
- “I love how the gameplay involves navigating through a rich narrative filled with tons of text, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The depth of the gameplay keeps me engaged, as I balance managing the campaign and interacting with various characters.”
- “The gameplay is bogged down by excessive text, making it feel more like reading a novel than playing a game.”
- “Managing the campaign and making choices is overshadowed by the overwhelming amount of dialogue.”
- “While the concept of interacting with characters is interesting, the gameplay suffers from being too text-heavy.”
humor
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as engaging and consistently funny, with players finding themselves laughing at various points. The writing effectively resonates with a wide audience, even those less politically savvy, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “The writing is very engaging and had me laughing in a good way at multiple points.”
- “Even a politically challenged individual like myself managed to get my candidate elected twice in a row, though the first campaign did markedly better than the second.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is unclear, particularly regarding how various character stats influence interactions with the press and the economy, leaving players uncertain about the effectiveness of their choices.
- “In this game, however, I have no idea if talking to the press about the economy is affected by job performance, insider knowledge, being a person of the people, or spinmeister (or whatever the name is of the stat that I assume influences your ability to manipulate effectively).”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that the game appears to have replay value, even if they have only completed it once.
- “I've only played through once, but it seems like it has great replay value.”
- “The different choices and outcomes make me want to play again and explore new paths.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, keeping the game fresh and exciting.”
- “I've only played through once, but it seems like it has replay value.”
- “After completing the game, I don't feel motivated to play it again; the story doesn't change enough.”
- “The lack of different endings or choices makes it hard to justify a second playthrough.”