Green New Deal Simulator
- May 1, 2023
- molleindustria
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Get on itch.io Store"Green New Deal Simulator" is a deck-building game that challenges players to transition the United States to a post-carbon economy while ensuring full employment. Using intuitive board game-like mechanics, players drag and drop action cards based on real-world policies and solutions onto various regions of the USA, with the goal of evaluating their impact and expanding their deck. With a cast of working-class animal characters and an original soundtrack, the game provides a unique and engaging experience for those interested in climate change solutions.
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Reviews
- Quick to learn and play, making it accessible for new players.
- Engaging gameplay with interesting mechanics focused on resource management and environmental themes.
- Beautiful graphics and a charming presentation that enhances the overall experience.
- Limited replayability, as players may exhaust strategies and cards after a few playthroughs.
- Some players find the game overly simplistic and lacking depth in its environmental solutions.
- The game may be challenging for some, with a steep learning curve and difficulty in achieving victory.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around creating a sustainable economy while managing resources and unemployment, offering a unique blend of deckbuilding and resource management mechanics. Players appreciate the intuitive, board game-like design that enhances accessibility, alongside engaging graphics that complement the overall experience.
“It features completely new gameplay while maintaining the same accessibility.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game puts you into a difficult position of creating a sustainable economy not reliant on polluting fuel.”
“I like the way unemployment exerts a force on your decisions and vice versa: the way the mechanics lead you to put projects where the unemployment is, and how you can follow up disruption from one project with renewable jobs from the next.”
“It features a completely new gameplay while maintaining the same accessibility.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with players noting that a few playthroughs reveal most of the content and strategies. While some enjoy the mechanics and design, the simplicity of the game contributes to its lack of depth for repeated play. However, its free-to-play nature mitigates some concerns about replay value.
“Doesn't have a lot of replayability but still fun for a few playthroughs.”
“Not much replayability, but keeping in mind the game is free, it's not a negative.”
“I love this game's mechanisms, replayability, but most of all the design!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise from users, with many highlighting their quality and ability to enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players find the visuals impressive enough to elevate the game beyond its toy simulation roots, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
“A fun game to pass some time with nice graphics.”
“Love the graphics and gameplay!”
“Amazing graphics made me forget this was a toy simulation, 10/10.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game features an original soundtrack by Jesse Stiles, crafted using locally sourced analog synthesizers, which delivers high-quality "beep" and "boop" sounds that enhance the overall experience.
“The original soundtrack by Jesse Stiles is made with locally sourced analog synthesizers, creating a unique and immersive audio experience.”
“The original soundtrack by Jesse Stiles is made with locally sourced analog synthesizers.”
“The soundtrack is also worth mentioning, as it is comprised of extremely high-quality 'beep' and 'boop' sounds.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as requiring players to navigate through wholesome barriers to reach deeper, more impactful experiences, suggesting a journey that can evoke strong feelings once those initial layers are overcome.
“You may have to put up some wholesome barricades for everyone to get to this point.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a sense of urgency and tension, as players navigate the challenges of investing in renewable energy and combating climate change within tight budget constraints. The pressure of time adds to the immersive experience, highlighting the critical nature of environmental issues.
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free with no ads, subscriptions, or in-game purchases, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.
“100% free: no ads, no subscriptions, no in-game purchases.”
