Democratic Socialism Simulator
- March 19, 2020
- molleindustria
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Get on Apple Store"Democratic Socialism Simulator" is a game where you play as the first socialist president of the United States, focused on enacting radical reforms, redistributing power and wealth, and addressing the climate crisis. With hundreds of choices based on real policy proposals, navigate through various scenarios, confronted by the ruling class, and make decisions that could lead to multiple endings. The game features an original soundtrack, and is available for Android devices.
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Reviews
- Surprisingly deep political simulation with a charming and accessible user interface, allowing for interesting decision-making and replay value.
- The game effectively highlights the challenges of implementing socialist policies in a fun and engaging way, providing a cathartic experience.
- Adorable art style and humorous dialogue enhance the overall enjoyment, making it a worthwhile purchase for those interested in political themes.
- Gameplay can feel simplistic and repetitive after a few playthroughs, with limited policy options and random events leading to inconsistent experiences.
- Some mechanics, such as the consequences of decisions and certain bugs, can detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
- The soundtrack has mixed reviews, with some tracks being enjoyable while others, particularly a cover of 'Solidarity Forever,' are criticized as jarring.
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, offering a blend of cuteness and sharp political commentary that resonates with players. While the initial experience is described as cathartic and engaging, some reviewers note that the humor may not sustain interest over extended playtime. Overall, it features clever dialogue and thought-provoking moments that enhance its comedic appeal.
“The game is cute, funny, and thoughtful.”
“The creators are spot on with what real political choices would look like, and have a good sense of humor, tongue-in-cheek enough to be refined political commentary.”
“It's sharp, funny, and deep.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received praise for its energetic and enjoyable soundtrack, with many players noting that they listen to it outside of gameplay. However, some users find certain tracks to be jarring and overly loud at times, leading to a mixed experience. Overall, the soundtrack features a blend of pleasant tunes and memorable indie music, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is banging!”
“Music slaps.”
“Half of the soundtrack is really pleasant to listen to ('The Internationale').”
“The one thing about this game is that the music can be a bit jarring and loud at times, but the music is good and I often listen to it outside of the game.”
“The one thing about this game is that the music can be a bit jarring and loud at times, but the music is good and I often listen to it outside of the game.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its deceptively simple mechanics, primarily involving sliding option cards, which provide a rich and strategic experience. Players find it easy to learn yet challenging to master, making it an engaging casual strategic game that effectively simulates the dynamics of a socialist government. Overall, it offers a satisfying blend of simplicity and depth, appealing to those interested in political themes.
“The game is almost deceptively simple in gameplay but is rich in content, strategy, and creativity.”
“A very simple political game, most of the gameplay is sliding option cards left or right, that offers a practical look at how a socialist government in the United States might operate.”
“A very simple political game; most of the gameplay involves sliding option cards left or right, which offers a practical look at how a socialist government in the United States might operate.”
“Easy to play, hard to master gameplay.”
“If you like casual strategic games with simple mechanics (swipe left or right), chances are 'Democratic Socialism Simulator' will prove itself worth the moderate price for admission.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its randomized initial choices and flexible responses to player decisions, with each session averaging around 30 minutes. Players find it enjoyable and engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Average game takes about 30 minutes to complete, but there's a lot of replay value since the initial choices are randomized.”
“Good fun and quite replayable.”
“Responds to player choice very flexibly, making the replay value quite high.”
“The average game takes about 30 minutes to complete, but there's a lot of replay value since the initial choices are randomized.”
“The game responds to player choices very flexibly, making the replay value quite high.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and pretty art style, featuring charming anthropomorphic animal characters that enhance the overall visual appeal. Players find the aesthetic to be a significant highlight, contributing to the game's fun atmosphere.
“Fun game, great art style!”
“The game is really cute and the art style is very pretty.”
“I really liked the art style.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate story-driven games for their engaging narratives and immersive experiences, often seeking out titles that offer peaceful adventures and meaningful storytelling.
“I collect chill and story-driven games in my curator 'Peaceful Adventures and Stories'.”
