I Am Your President: Prologue

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I Am Your President: Prologue is a single player strategy game. It was developed by President and was released on December 2, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Discover the origins of I Am Your President story by playing as a protagonist’s predecessor! I Am Your President: Prologue is a free game that includes features available in the full version. Play this narrative strategy simulator in order to experience an engaging story with branching dialogues and different endings. Use the right strategy to win the election and if you fail, you can always get …

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 429 reviews

story21 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience with meaningful choices that impact the storyline.
It's a good introduction to the main game, providing a humorous take on political simulation.
The graphics and art style, while simple, add a unique charm to the gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and repetitive gameplay, leading to a feeling of monotony.
Many players found the dialogue options to be limited and not reflective of real political scenarios.
There are numerous grammatical errors and bugs that detract from the overall experience.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
68%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and engaging premise, while others criticize it for being clichéd and lacking complexity. Many users noted the potential for a more immersive narrative experience, suggesting that the game could benefit from deeper character development and more impactful choices. Overall, while some found the storytelling compelling and well-executed, others felt it fell short of expectations, particularly in terms of originality and depth.
- “I love this game so much, the graphics and mechanics are beautiful and the story is really emotional at the end.”
- “The story chosen for the prologue is heart touching in some way if you make the right choices. I will certainly buy this game when it comes out and I recommend any strategy/simulation/politics game enjoyer to try this prologue as well.”
- “I really felt the story with the ups and downs; the ending caught me off guard and was emotional.”
- “The story and dialogue are pretty simple.”
- “I don't expect much from a small studio, but the story is pretty bland and cliche.”
- “There was potential, but without an identity or some polish, I doubt the story will stick out to most people.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
61%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple mechanics and an engaging premise, with potential for depth and emotional storytelling. While many players appreciate the intuitive decision-making and humor, some express concerns about the lack of complexity and optimization, noting that the mechanics could benefit from further development. Overall, the game shows promise but may require refinement to enhance the player experience.
- “Shows potential for the main story, I really like the art style and gameplay.”
- “The beginning of the player-led story beats and simple yet sound gameplay is quite good, and the writing and mood of its sets is superb.”
- “With great humor, philosophical morals, and outstanding gameplay with so many choices to make, this game really is one of a kind.”
- “There's a few spelling errors, interestingly worded prompts I wouldn't have really used, and the obvious downside that the mechanics aren't very fleshed out.”
- “The game isn't optimized enough; it crashed 11 minutes into my gameplay.”
- “The program runs astonishingly resource-heavy, given its modest mechanics and graphics, and will frequently hang on the verge of crashing.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
4%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and engaging, particularly in the prologue, while others criticize it as juvenile or poorly executed. The South Park-style cutout characters and satirical take on political themes contribute to its comedic tone, but not all attempts at humor resonate, leading to a divide in player opinions. Overall, while there are enjoyable moments and clever writing, the humor may not land for everyone, leaving some feeling disappointed.
- “What really sticks out is the South Park cutout characters wobbling across the floor, giving the game its more humorous tones.”
- “Its funny and people are bashing it for being unrealistic but I think it's supposed to be a satirical take on the US political scene.”
- “With great humor, philosophical morals, and outstanding gameplay with so many choices to make, this game really is one of a kind.”
- “Unless this is a tongue-in-cheek political game... and even if it is, it's just patently awful, not funny at all.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simple and nostalgic art style reminiscent of older games, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking polish. Many agree that the visuals are adequate for a free-to-play title, but there are calls for improvement, particularly in character design and overall graphical quality. Overall, the graphics are seen as a secondary concern compared to the game's story and mechanics.
- “I love the story, love the graphics, love the creativity of making the characters in the game cardboard figures, and I love some of the functions in the game.”
- “I love this game so much, the graphics and mechanics are beautiful and the story is really emotional at the end.”
- “Very fun and entertaining game with a lot of good jokes hidden here and there, the graphics are simple, which makes navigating around very easy and intuitive.”
- “It's like the dialog-only games of the 80s, but with some pathetic graphics added.”
- “Graphically, it's in the realm of hidden object flash games circa 2007.”
- “The program runs astonishingly resource-heavy, given its modest mechanics and graphics, and will frequently hang on the verge of crashing.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have found the emotional aspect of the game to be unexpectedly profound, with many expressing strong connections to the characters and story. The narrative is described as touching and impactful, often leading to tears, particularly during the emotional climax. Overall, the game combines beautiful graphics and mechanics with a heartfelt story that resonates deeply with players.
- “It's a short but touching experience.”
- “I love this game so much; the graphics and mechanics are beautiful, and the story is really emotional at the end.”
- “The end really had me emotional.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple branching paths and random events, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes. Even the prologue hints at varied experiences, making it appealing for repeated playthroughs. Overall, players feel motivated to replay the game to discover new elements and enjoy different scenarios.
- “Even the prologue seemingly has replay value, though I'm not sure how much the paths differ.”
- “The random events and different branches you can take also add to the replay value quite a bit.”
- “It has replay value too - I failed, but I'll just play it again and do something different and enjoy it all the same.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is highlighted as a standout element, with some players finding it beautiful and emotionally impactful, particularly during key moments like the end of the prologue and the game's conclusion. However, opinions vary, with one reviewer rating the music a mediocre 5 out of 10 amidst overall dissatisfaction with other game aspects.
- “The music in this game took it to a whole new level, especially at the end of the prologue!”
- “The music brings the game alive, especially at the end of the game.”
- “Game play 1 out of 10, graphics 1 out of 10, story line 2 out of 10, music 5 out of 10, direction of the game 1 out of 10, overall fun factor 1 out of 10, replay 1 out of 10 (died after 3 playthroughs).”
- “The music just made me drop a small tear; it really felt like you were writing/making your own goodbye speech!”
- “Like I said, the music brings the game alive, especially at the end of the game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game requires some optimization for its launch version, as players have noted that certain transition loads can be jerky. Implementing visual cues to indicate loading could enhance the overall experience.
- “I can see it needing a little bit of optimization for the launch version; some transition loads are a bit jerky. Alternatively, introducing some visual aid to indicate that the game is loading would be helpful.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in complex scenarios.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, as it runs seamlessly on my system without any noticeable lag.”
- “The game definitely needs some optimization for the launch version; some transition loads are a bit jerky. Alternatively, they could introduce some visual aid to indicate that the game is loading.”
- “There are noticeable performance issues that suggest the game wasn't fully optimized before release.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, the game's stability received mixed feedback; while some players appreciated the lack of major glitches in the demo, others reported issues such as freezing and bugs with certain features, like newspaper articles not displaying correctly. There is hope that the full game will address these stability concerns.
- “It was nice to play a game with no glitches, and it was a demo!”
- “The game ran smoothly throughout my entire playthrough, which is impressive for a title still in development.”
- “I experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “A bit buggy with the newspaper articles not always displaying correctly, but I would like to see how the full game performs upon launch.”
- “The game frequently freezes.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its limited but impactful setting changes, notably in Air Force One and the conference room, which contribute to a more realistic experience compared to remaining in the Oval Office. Players appreciate the immersive environment, despite the heavy reading, as it effectively builds anticipation for the full release.
- “A very good, atmospheric game. There's a lot of reading, but you do make decisions, which is a good way to create hype for the full release.”
- “Although it only changes twice (and that's in Air Force One and the conference room), it really gives a better and more realistic atmosphere rather than sitting in the Oval Office for the entirety of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game appears to involve decisions about advertising, such as whether to pay for a commercial during significant events like the Super Bowl, though the specific products or services being advertised remain unclear.

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