Lawgivers II

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Lawgivers II is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Damian Bernardi and was released on August 18, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Political and geopolitical sandbox game

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 289 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is surprisingly addictive, with a fun gameplay experience once you get past the learning curve.
Frequent updates from the developer show commitment to improving the game, and the modding support adds to its replayability.
The game offers a unique political sandbox experience, allowing players to engage in various political scenarios and strategies.

The game is extremely unfinished, with numerous bugs and a lack of essential features, making it frustrating to play.
There is a steep learning curve, and the absence of a proper tutorial or intuitive UI makes it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
The current price point is considered too high for the limited content and functionality available in its early access state.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive and overly simplistic mechanics, making it feel more like a casual mobile game than a serious political strategy title. Many users report frustration with clunky interfaces, slow pacing, and a lack of meaningful gameplay functionality, leading to a chore-like experience. While some see potential in the game's concept and mechanics, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Slowly but surely, we're beginning to see a game with well-oiled, logical and fun mechanics.”
- “I enjoy it, and it is fairly easy to understand the mechanics after a couple of playthroughs.”
- “The tutorial is pretty sparse at the moment, but the gameplay mechanics and design are good.”
- “The game suffers from a constant repetitive gameplay loop that truthfully, you can't diverge from or do interesting challenge runs in any way.”
- “This, combined with slow pacing, makes the gameplay feel like a repetitive chore rather than a rewarding strategic experience.”
- “Its overly simplistic mechanics and predictable AI make it feel more like a casual mobile game than the complex, engaging experience fans were hoping for.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, crashes, and unresponsive features that hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge improvements over time and recognize the game's potential, many still find it unplayable in its current state, suggesting that it may be best to wait for further updates before purchasing. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by significant bugs and stability issues.
- “The truth is that this game is a buggy mess.”
- “Game worth $10 on a good day, constant crashes and glitches, making you stuck in an infinite turn with no way to progress. Don't buy this; plus, if you like a good soundtrack, this game does not have any.”
- “Very buggy, unplayable; had to refund the game. I'd wait a good few months to think about purchasing.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and new features, while others find the overall visual experience underwhelming and merely sufficient. Although there are slight improvements in design, the graphics are not considered a standout aspect of the game.
- “Huge fan of the art style of the Senate and US House, and the committees.”
- “The original had magic in its completeness, and you will need some time to adjust to the sequel's visuals, but then you will be pleasantly surprised by all the new features and the sense of what is possible with this skeleton.”
- “Graphics, gameplay, overall mechanics, and update frequency.”
- “Despite its slightly improved graphics and design, the overall experience is underwhelming.”
- “Graphics are not the highlight of the game; they suffice.”
- “Graphics: ⚝⚝”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
24%
63%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and outdated, often requiring an overwhelming amount of time for repetitive tasks like setting up interviews. While some mechanics have improved from the previous installment, the user interface is cumbersome, making navigation frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Taking any action is incredibly tedious.”
- “Additionally, the repetitive, grinding nature is out of date; you're spending 90% of your time setting up the same interview over and over again.”
- “A lot of the underlying mechanics of the game are improved from its predecessor, but your ability to affect these as a player is much more tedious and frustrating than the very accessible first game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game lacks a meaningful story, with multiple users noting its absence. While there is a polling option, it is too restrictive to provide any substantial narrative context. Overall, the storytelling aspect is minimal and unsatisfactory.
- “Of course you have a polling option in the game, but it's so restrictive that it makes it very difficult to grasp any story from an election.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance without bugs, others highlight significant issues such as glaring bugs, performance problems, and a general lack of polish, suggesting that the game feels rushed and unfinished.
- “No bugs (that I have experienced) and it runs smoothly for long periods of time, so props for that!”
- “There are glaring bugs, performance issues, and a general lack of refinement in every aspect.”
- “After waiting 1.5 years for its alpha release, I expected a more polished product, but instead, it feels rushed and unfinished, with glaring bugs, missing features, and performance issues.”
- “Despite not having much to look at, the game is pretty poorly optimized.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Reviewers express a desire for a more robust character development system, suggesting that an in-depth character designer at the start—allowing for detailed customization such as age, occupation, and education—would enhance the authenticity of the characters, particularly in a political context.
- “A deep character designer with options like age, occupation, and educational background that creates a politician more accurately would have been a nice addition.”
- “I would have preferred a character designer at the very beginning, rather than having to click on the character later and navigate a menu to make changes.”
- “I would have preferred a character designer at the very beginning instead of having to click on the character later and open a menu to make changes.”
- “A deep character designer with options like age, occupation, and educational background that accurately reflects a politician would have been a welcome addition.”
- “The lack of meaningful character development options makes it hard to feel connected to the characters.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is notably lacking, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of a good soundtrack. This, combined with technical issues like crashes and glitches, detracts significantly from the overall experience.