Democracy 3 Africa

About

"Democracy 3: Africa" is a turn-based political strategy game challenging you to manage countries in Africa and solve their issues. Using a specialized interface, players navigate a complex political and economic simulation to enact policies, manage political parties, and improve quality of life. The game is a standalone re-imagining of "Democracy 3," offering a unique experience focused on African politics.

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 284 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Democracy 3 Africa offers a more challenging and engaging experience compared to the original Democracy 3, with new policies and unique country-specific issues.
The game allows for a variety of play styles, enabling players to experiment with different political ideologies and strategies.
It provides a fresh perspective on African politics, tackling serious issues and encouraging players to think critically about their decisions.

Many players feel that the game is essentially a reskin of Democracy 3, lacking enough new content to justify its standalone status and price.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for some users, particularly on certain operating systems.
Assassination mechanics can feel unbalanced, with players often facing death regardless of their efforts to maintain stability and support among various voter groups.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
69%
9%
The gameplay of "Democracy 3: Africa" is generally seen as enjoyable but lacks significant replayability due to repetitive mechanics that do not vary much across different countries. While some players appreciate the added complexity and realism, others criticize persistent bugs and flawed mechanics, particularly the unbalanced assassination feature, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game expands on its predecessor but may feel more like a DLC than a standalone title to some players.
- “I found the game rather enjoyable with a lot of relatable mechanics from the game (I live in Africa).”
- “Expands perfectly on the base game and the despotic nature of the base gameplay is very realistic and fun.”
- “More challenges for you to overcome - from trying to fix the public health and economy to watching your back every step of the way, the gameplay is fun and engaging.”
- “You can tell from the reviews, the game's store page, and you can even check the guides on Steam Community... the gameplay is just moving sliders and ultimately gets boring if you manage to memorize the meta that suits each nation.”
- “But, while some of the annoying, unrealistic, and game-ruining things that were introduced to the 'basic' game are present here with the exact same game mechanics, they don't happen as often because of your different starting position.”
- “I love the premise of these games but I'm not sure it adds enough to be a standalone from Democracy 3... in addition, the assassination mechanic is completely broken. I've played 15-20 playthroughs now and without fail, I get killed... even if I focus on making one group happy, they will still become terrorists. This really should just be a DLC, and the assassination mechanic is currently so unbalanced it ruins the game and makes it almost unplayable.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered average to low, with many users noting that the mechanics remain consistent regardless of the country chosen, leading to a lack of variety. While some find it enjoyable enough for multiple playthroughs, the consensus is that it does not offer significant incentives for repeated gameplay.
- “Fun little game with lots of replayability.”
- “Fun, but not very replayable, as mechanics are the same for any country you choose.”
- “Overpriced and low replayability value.”
- “Which brings me to my main issue – there’s not enough replayability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The music in the game has received praise for its brilliance, particularly the African music, which stands out positively. However, some users feel that while there are new tracks, the overall musical experience feels more like a minor update or reskin rather than a significant evolution from its predecessor, Democracy 3.
- “And the African music is brilliant.”
- “Like Democracy 3, but with much better music.”
- “The background is tinted sepia, there's some new music but everything else is the same.”
- “The background is tinted sepia; there's some new music, but everything else is the same.”
- “More of a reskin or DLC than a new release - it adds few innovations and policies, along with some new music and pictures, and brands itself a completely new release, when it feels more like a reskin with other countries and increased difficulty.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs causing crashes and freezes, often requiring restarts. Users report that both the game and its mods are unreliable, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “But the game is buggy and stops working after a couple of rounds.”
- “Insanely buggy.”
- “The last bug I've had is that about once an hour the game freezes, sometimes requiring a game or computer restart to fix.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game, which is a mod for a previous title, are criticized for being unpolished and lacking customized artwork for each African country. Users report issues with the graphic overlay disabling, hindering navigation, and note that the store page screenshots accurately represent the game's limited visual content.
- “However, the game appears unpolished due to the lack of customized artwork for every featured African country.”
- “Often the graphic overlay disables, making it impossible to navigate the main screen.”
- “The screenshots on the store page show the game as it is - there are no other graphics or models than what is shown.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from dark and satirical commentary on social issues, such as racism and political dynamics, leading to moments that some players find both ironic and amusing. Additionally, the developers' handling of player comments on sensitive topics adds a layer of humor by highlighting absurdities in player attitudes.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as being impactful and heartwarming, particularly when players focus on altruistic choices, such as saving lives rather than pursuing monetary gain.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that "Democracy 3 Africa" is perceived as a cash grab by the developers, suggesting that its monetization strategy is exploitative and lacks value for players.
- “As it stands, Democracy 3 Africa is just a blatant cash grab by the developers.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which is frustrating.”