Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware

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Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware is a single player survival city builder game. It was developed by Door407 and was released on April 30, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware is a prequel RTS where you play as Duncan Ironbrow, rising to heroism in the Battle for Independence of Samreignia. Develop your economy, build fortifications, and command armies against overwhelming enemy forces with over 25,000 enemies physically modeled on an intense, tactical battlefield. Experience two story missions plus an Endless Mode with a unique map layout.

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Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a substantial amount of content, making it a great introduction to the full game.
It features engaging gameplay that combines resource management, base-building, and humor, appealing to fans of the RTS genre.
The demo provides a good challenge and is enjoyable, with many players expressing a desire for multiplayer options and more content.

The game can be overly chaotic and difficult, with some players feeling overwhelmed by the enemy AI and resource management demands.
There are limitations in the demo, such as missing units and buildings, which may leave players wanting more.
Some users reported bugs and optimization issues that detracted from the overall experience.

story
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The story aspect of the game is praised for its engaging narrative and comedic elements, with players enjoying the additional lore provided by the demo's two campaign missions and endless survival mode. While the demo offers limited content, it serves as a solid introduction for newcomers and expands on the existing universe, leaving players eager for future updates and additional story content. Overall, the story is described as simple yet compelling, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
- “Good demo and it is the best if you are new to play. 'Diplomacy is Not an Option' is a great game, and I am glad that the devs added the shareware version of it. It adds additional lore to the main story of the whole universe. It would be great if the devs added the Inverland Kingdom into the campaign in the future for more fun.”
- “Still recommend, great game, great story, great comedy, great characters.”
- “Such a cool game with a simple but enough story to keep going.”
- “It's only the first two campaign missions and an endless mode - but still, that's quite nice for an expanded free demo - thanks devs.”
- “Essentially a free content update, not sure if it's just more story or if there are any differences compared to the original; either way, it's a 10/10. I love this game.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, with players highlighting its cleverness and charm, which reflects the passion of its developers. Many find it consistently funny and engaging, contributing to its appeal, especially given that it is free to play.
- “The humor and charm speaks of passionate developers as well.”
- “Funny and clever, I have been playing this non-stop since I got it.”
- “Very funny game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as cute, but many users feel that they do not justify the current price of the game.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in vibrant detail.”
- “I was blown away by the beautiful art style and the smooth animations throughout the game.”
- “The visual effects are top-notch, making every scene feel immersive and engaging.”
- “So, definitely not worth the price at the moment, but the graphics are cute, I guess.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game lacks proper optimization, which detracts from the overall enjoyment, although some suggest it may be a personal issue. This sentiment indicates that while the core gameplay is enjoyable, performance issues can hinder the experience.
- “The game doesn't feel very optimized for some reason. I don't know why; it could be a personal issue, but it feels like it discredits the fun you can have when playing the real game, since optimization isn't an issue.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fantastic concept and engaging mechanics, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Fantastic game, great concept, cool gameplay.”

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