Influence, Inc.

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Influence, Inc. is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Curious Bird and was released on May 31, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Influence, Inc." is a strategy-simulation game where you manage a digital influence agency, manipulating social media and news to promote clients and shape reality. Choose your clients and jobs, and consider the impact on public attention and journalism. Reflect on how media is used to influence and shape society, or focus solely on profit.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a thought-provoking exploration of media manipulation and moral choices, allowing players to reflect on their decisions.
It features a clever design with multiple endings and a decision-tree gameplay that keeps players engaged and encourages replayability.
The music and ambiance change effectively with the player's actions, enhancing the immersive experience of becoming the villain.

The game is overly convoluted with an overwhelming number of systems and mechanics, making it difficult to learn and enjoy.
The tutorial is excessively long and requires constant reference, leading to frustration and a feeling of being bombarded with information.
The settings menu is lacking in options, which detracts from the overall user experience and customization.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly complex and convoluted, with an abundance of systems and mechanics that lead to an overwhelming tutorial experience. This complexity detracts from enjoyment, making the game feel more stressful than entertaining, and is described as counter-intuitive overall.
- “It is overly convoluted with tutorials that seemingly never stop because there are so many different systems, mechanics, and little features to learn.”
- “I went into the game not expecting it to be so filled to the brim with different systems and mechanics; it became much more stressful to play than it was enjoyable and entertaining.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is praised for its dynamic quality, particularly how it shifts to match the tone of more sinister missions. However, the settings menu is criticized for its lack of options, offering only a basic music and sounds slider.
- “I loved how the music changed when I started to take on more... hmm... sinister missions.”
- “The settings menu is awful; it consists of literally nothing other than a music and sounds slider, and an option to turn the tutorial off.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The story is enhanced by dynamic music that shifts to reflect the darker tone of certain missions, creating an immersive experience. However, players noted that the abundance of resources throughout the game diminished the urgency of accepting quests, particularly after the initial days.
- “I loved how the music changed when I started to take on more... sinister missions.”
- “The story kept me engaged from start to finish, with unexpected twists that made every decision feel impactful.”
- “The character development was exceptional, making me truly care about their journeys and outcomes.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their motivations.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by a clever, dry wit, with many hidden jokes and subtle comedic elements that players discover as they progress.
- “The clever, dry sense of humor and the hidden bits you stumble across are at least as important as the gameplay itself.”
- “The game is filled with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the storyline, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted.”