Dictators:No Peace Countryballs
- January 1, 2020
- RPN Indie Developer
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Dictators: No Peace" is a strategy simulation game featuring countryballs. As a dictator, maintain power, control resources, and expand your influence through diplomacy, warfare, or propaganda. Navigate an ever-changing world of political alliances, economic sanctions, and military conflicts. Can you survive as a ruthless dictator or lead your country to prosperity?
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Reviews
- The game is very affordable and provides hours of fun for its price.
- It's a simple and enjoyable strategy game that allows players to conquer the world as any country.
- The countryball theme adds a humorous and charming element to the gameplay.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth after a few playthroughs.
- The user interface and scrolling mechanics are clunky and can be frustrating.
- There are limited features and no multiplayer options, which reduces replayability.
- gameplay55 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Dictators: No Peace Countryballs" is characterized by its deep mechanics, engaging multiplayer options, and humorous elements, making it appealing for players who enjoy strategy and creativity. While many praise its intuitive controls and charming visuals, some users find the gameplay repetitive and simplistic over time, suggesting that additional modes and mechanics could enhance the experience. Overall, it offers a unique blend of strategy and humor, though it may lack long-term replay value for some players.
“Secondly, 'Dictators: No Peace Countryballs' offers deep and engaging gameplay.”
“Despite its complex gameplay mechanics, 'Dictators: No Peace Countryballs' features intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface that make it easy for new players to pick up and enjoy.”
“The engaging mechanics keep you playing forever and ever.”
“Completed in 4 hours, no game+, pretty 'meh' gameplay. When you know what to do, it gets boring. Every 12 seconds you get an airplane on your screen, click and get extra money, beat low countries and then later on the stronger ones. There are better dollar games out there.”
“Gameplay is repetitive, so there isn't good replay value.”
“The gameplay is very simple, repetitive, and manages to both snowball and be a grind at the same time.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting the simplistic and low-quality 2D visuals reminiscent of retro or mobile games. While some appreciate the charming and distinctive art style, others criticize the lack of substantial graphical improvements and overall mediocre quality. Despite these shortcomings, the game's engaging gameplay and humor have been highlighted as redeeming factors, making it enjoyable for many players.
“Thirdly, the game's graphics and art style are charming and distinctive.”
“The stunning graphics and exciting gameplay really make you want to keep playing, so should you buy the game?”
“Good game, easy to get the hang of, and amazing artwork!”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
“The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 'retro' looking 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- story24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game "dictators: no peace countryballs" is noted for its singular focus on domination rather than a traditional narrative, with many users highlighting the absence of a story. While some players express a desire for additional elements like scouting missions or quests to enhance gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game is enjoyable despite its lack of a narrative structure.
“In conclusion, dictators: no peace. Countryballs is a game with a singular focus—like a terminator, it doesn’t stop until the mission is accomplished.”
“End of story is I recommend you buy!”
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“☑ no story”
“☑ no story”
“☑ no story”
- humor23 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its whimsical and lighthearted approach, effectively blending comedy with strategic gameplay. Players enjoy the absurdity of scenarios, such as small countries dominating the world, and appreciate the charming visuals and engaging mechanics that keep the experience entertaining. However, some users note that while the humor is initially captivating, it can become repetitive over time.
“Developed by ibuild games studio, this strategy simulation game combines humor, strategy, and a whimsical aesthetic that appeals to a wide range of gamers.”
“Additionally, 'Dictators: No Peace Countryballs' incorporates humor into its gameplay in a way that is both entertaining and engaging.”
“I like countryballs, so the fact that this game exists is cursed but also hilarious.”
- music20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and suitable for the gameplay, while others criticize it for being repetitive and annoying. Many suggest the addition of a volume slider to mitigate the looping tracks, and opinions vary widely on the overall quality, with some praising it as great and others deeming it "lame" or "bad." Overall, while the music contributes to the game's atmosphere, its repetitiveness is a common concern among players.
“For this price, the game is great: the music is great, the mechanics are great.”
“It also has a bomb soundtrack, and the price can get as low as 2000 IDR or 18 US cents.”
“Pretty chill game, good to chill and listen to music with.”
“And this music keeps playing and playing; it's so annoying...”
“Good game, but you need to work on the graphics and better music.”
“The music gets repetitive pretty quickly, so a music volume slider would be nice.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as highly grindy, with many players noting that it can become tedious and repetitive, especially in the later stages. While some enjoy the grinding aspect and find it fun, others feel it requires excessive time investment and strategic planning to progress effectively. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate grinding but may frustrate players seeking a more streamlined experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Has some fun aspects, but a bit tedious and repetitive, 3/10”
“Plus it's incredibly grindy which means if you have 40 - 50 countries under your belt you won't have to pay attention to anything.”
“- Resupplying your forces in the late game is really tedious as there is no 'buy max items' button for everything, so you need to press each buy max button for each item individually.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is generally considered low, with many players noting that once completed, there is little incentive to return. While some appreciate the freedom to explore different approaches, the repetitive gameplay and lack of additional challenges diminish the potential for multiple playthroughs. A few users suggest that updates or added features could enhance replay value, but as it stands, the game is primarily enjoyable during the initial experience.
“This freedom to explore different approaches adds a layer of replayability as each playthrough can result in vastly different outcomes.”
“So, for replayability, you'll have to make your own challenges.”
“Good game, you could update the map and add more features but otherwise very fun with good replay value.”
“Definitely not very replayable.”
“This game is good, but the main issue is that it's not very replayable. After you beat it once, you kind of run out of things to do; otherwise, it's a decent game.”
“Neat but repetitive game with little to no replayability.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game varies significantly among players; some find it lacking in emotional engagement, viewing it as mere background noise, while others express deep personal connections, describing it as wholesome and evoking feelings tied to family heritage.
“Greatest game I've ever played; it made me feel like my great grandfather. <3”
“This game is so wholesome.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's stability is solid, with minor technical glitches that do not affect gameplay significantly, and many have noted the absence of major bugs or issues.
“Minor technical glitches do not impede the ultimate objective.”
“No bugs or glitches noticed, and everything works pretty well.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for performance issues that detract from the overall experience, particularly during the finale. While some controls could be improved, the impact is somewhat mitigated by the game's affordable price.
“The biggest problems I can point to are almost all performance-related, putting a slow, frustrating finale on what is otherwise an ingeniously detailed strategic simulation of just about every aspect of 20th-century global warfare.”
“I wish some of the controls were optimized, but it doesn't matter too much given the price point.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game appears to be a cash grab, leveraging the popularity of countryball memes, yet it does not include ads and requires an upfront payment.
“The game offers a fair monetization model with no intrusive ads.”
“I appreciate that the game allows for optional purchases without pressuring players.”
“The monetization system is balanced, providing value without feeling exploitative.”
“At first glance, it seems to be rough and a cash grab capitalizing on the meme that is the countryball.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without the constant pressure to spend.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a light-hearted and enjoyable vibe, enhanced by the interactions between countryballs and the quirky events that unfold throughout the gameplay.
“The interactions between the countryballs, as well as the quirky events that occur throughout the game, contribute to its light-hearted and enjoyable atmosphere.”
