Forgetful Dictator

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Forgetful Dictator is a single player casual turn-based strategy game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Please Know More and was released on August 6, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Forgetful Dictator is a humorous geography game that combines trivia, strategy, and time trials. Learn about 180+ countries and territories, answer intriguing trivia questions, and outsmart the Dino Dictator to conquer the world. This game offers a fun and engaging way to improve your geographical knowledge.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Engaging and educational gameplay that makes learning geography fun and accessible for all ages.
Multiple game modes and challenges, including trivia questions, enhance replayability and cater to different playstyles.
Humorous presentation and charming art style add to the overall enjoyment of the game.

Some geographical inconsistencies and outdated information regarding countries and capitals can detract from the educational value.
Repetitive trivia questions and dialogue can become annoying over time, impacting the overall experience.
Limited depth and strategic elements may leave more experienced players wanting more from the gameplay.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as engaging and educational, featuring multiple modes that blend humor with a global conquest theme, appealing to both geography enthusiasts and casual gamers. While it effectively incentivizes learning through enjoyable mechanics, some players note omissions of smaller countries and find the gameplay somewhat repetitive. Overall, it offers a fun and varied experience, with challenges that encourage repeat playthroughs and exploration of its mechanics.
- “Its engaging educational gameplay, multiple modes, and humorous implementation make it engaging for both geography enthusiasts and casual gamers.”
- “The mechanics that allow for learning the places you don’t know help to gradually build up a player’s knowledge so it can be drawn in for repeat playthroughs as they chase high scores, unlockables, and achievements, or just the simple enjoyment of taking over the world in a casual but challenging game.”
- “There are also many omissions in the gameplay, particularly smaller countries like Vatican City, San Marino, Bahrain, São Tomé and Príncipe, and more.”
- “UI is just awful; gameplay is quite repetitive too.”
- “Edutainment often overly prioritizes the information being learned over the game being played to their detriment, but Forgetful Dictator has its many different mechanics all feed into the global domination angle of the play, with remembering facts and answers simply being the method of taking over countries.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for being subpar, which detracts from the overall experience and may deter potential players. While the gameplay offers engaging geographical trivia, improvements in visual quality and user interface are necessary to enhance replayability and attract a broader audience.
- “Great geographical trivia, I am absolutely in love with it.”
- “Super quick and effective tool to boost geographical knowledge.”
- “I would recommend it to any geography nerds or people interested in expanding their geographical or vexillological knowledge.”
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “For this game to be a recommendation it would have to do a little better in the graphics, UI, and variety of questions (replayability).”
- “Some geographical inconsistencies and omissions.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its fantastic and engaging implementation, featuring clever puns, a lighthearted theme of world domination, and amusing dialogues that enhance the educational experience. Players find the comedic elements, such as a competing dinosaur dictator, to be a delightful addition that makes learning about geography both fun and memorable. Overall, the game's humor effectively appeals to both geography enthusiasts and casual gamers alike.
- “The humorous presentation and reward for knowledge is what makes Forgetful Dictator both a fun way to learn about the world and a fun way to conquer it.”
- “For a trivia game, the developers really went above and beyond in making it as hilarious as possible by including puns, a crazy, competing dino dictator (a T-Rex) who wants to conquer the world as well, and of course, lots of quips by your boss's many other higher-ranking employees.”
- “Cool and funny game to learn countries, capitals, and flags.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly recommended for its completely free access, polished experience, and absence of advertisements or microtransactions, making it an appealing choice for players.
- “Highly recommended, it's completely free, polished, and has no advertisements or microtransactions!”
- “The game offers a fantastic experience without any paywalls, making it accessible to everyone.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a humorous and lighthearted premise where players assist a comically inept dictator in his quest for world domination through non-violent means. The narrative serves primarily as a playful backdrop for gameplay focused on geography, with a focus on identifying countries by their borders and locations. However, players may find that completing missions without prior conquests yields no rewards, adding a layer of strategy to the experience.
- “The story conceit of the game is fun; you play an aide to a Dr. Evil-like despot who is determined to rule the world by conquering it one nation (or territory) at a time.”
- “There's no violence portrayed in the game, and the tone is cartoony and light, constantly poking fun at the dictator and his incompetence. It's all just a loose story framework to fold around a game of identifying nations of the world by their border outlines and location on a Mercator projection map of the world.”
- “There's no violence portrayed in the game, and the tone is cartoony and light, constantly poking fun at the dictator and his incompetence: it's all just a loose story framework to fold around a game of identifying nations of the world by their border outlines and location on a Mercator projection map of the world.”
- “If I pick a mission and I have already conquered the countries, I will not receive an award.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is characterized by a playful blend of 60s Bond-inspired kitsch and whimsical elements, creating a humorous and engaging atmosphere that enhances the game's quirky theme.
- “The sound reminds me of Evil Genius, with a mixture of 60's Bond-esque kitsch music and over-the-top henchmen, including a dinosaur that's funnier than it has any right to be.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “The sound design is inconsistent, with some tracks feeling out of place and detracting from the game's atmosphere.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by zany dialogue that creates a low-pressure environment, though some players find it becomes repetitive over time.
- “The zany dialogue sets a low-pressure atmosphere, although it does get repetitive after a while.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the world.”
- “Despite the vibrant visuals, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is enjoyable, but players report significant bugs that affect its stability.
- “Really fun game, but quite buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Forgetful Dictator" is praised for its strong emotional impact, effectively conveying anti-war themes that resonate deeply with players.
- “Forgetful Dictator is a powerful, emotionally affecting anti-war game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability could be improved by enhancing graphics, user interface, and the variety of questions, indicating that these elements are crucial for encouraging players to return.
- “For this game to be a recommendation, it would have to improve in graphics, UI, and the variety of questions to enhance replayability.”