Make America Great Again: The Trump Presidency
- September 26, 2016
- Maverick Game Studio
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamMake America Great Again: The Trump Presidency is a single-player strategy game providing 8 hours of playtime, filled with humor and action-packed side-scrolling battles. As President Trump, guide the nation through building the wall, defeating ISIS, and making great trade deals. Enjoy tongue-in-cheek comedic elements, real-world issue references, and strategic gameplay for a fulfilling experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a humorous and entertaining satire of Trump's presidency, providing laughs and engaging gameplay.
- Players can enjoy a simple buy low/sell high mechanic while also engaging in mini-games to defeat ISIS.
- The game offers valuable trading cards and emotes, making it a fun investment for players looking to enhance their Steam profiles.
- The controls are clunky and confusing, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The game lacks depth and can become repetitive quickly, leading to a short overall experience.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and problems with the game not closing properly.
- humor154 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it amusing due to its political satire and references, particularly related to Donald Trump. While some appreciate the comedic elements and find it entertaining for a short play session, others criticize it for being repetitive or lacking depth, leading to a sense of disappointment. Overall, the game appeals to those with a taste for political humor, but its execution leaves room for improvement.
“The Trump angle is pretty funny (especially since the game is riddled with Trump quotes) and the 'murica-ness of it all would give Reagan reason to chuckle.”
“This game is hilarious, satirical management game of the most basic kind; akin to what you may have played for free, online, in a browser some 5-6 years ago.”
“It's hilarious and worth a few bucks for a great laugh.”
“This game is not funny, or something you want to waste time on.”
“But what really is the cherry on this pile of dog poop is the gross unfunny Reddit humor.”
“In general, a very bad and unfunny game.”
- gameplay115 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been described as simplistic and often repetitive, with many reviewers likening it to low-quality flash games. While some find the trading mechanics and political humor entertaining, others criticize the controls and overall execution as poor, leading to a lack of depth and engagement. Despite its flaws, a few players appreciate the humor and addictive nature of the gameplay, especially for its low price.
“The gameplay is solid and if you like making the best deals, playing arcade style side scroller shooters, and like to laugh at political humor you will love this game.”
“A solid 3 hours of hilarious, fun and challenging gameplay.”
“Gameplaywise it's definitely fun to play for a couple of hours, especially when you become strong enough to rule the world and earn some serious cash.”
“The gameplay method is very simple and also boring.”
“Already repetitive after 4 minutes with bad quality mechanics and really bad controls.”
“Horrible controls and gameplay.”
- story36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a satirical take on the 2016 presidential election, where players assume the role of Donald Trump on a mission to "make America great again." While the narrative is based on real events, it lacks depth and complexity, often feeling mindless and repetitive, though some missions, particularly those involving ISIS, are noted as challenging and entertaining distractions. Overall, the storyline is seen as simplistic and primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
“Presidential election, and the content became a real story even though the majority at the time predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected!”
“2021: This game is based on a true story!”
“While the game itself is kind of mindless, it is an entertaining little distraction, plus the ISIS missions are quite challenging and fun, in contrast to the repetitive trade-based gameplay.”
“There is no high quality story, no complex gameplay, you just make America great again.”
“2021: this game is based on a true story.”
“Suggestions for improvements/updates: DLC which deals with 'crooked Hillary's emails' and giving me the chance to lock her up, friendship simulator with Putin, and finally a mission to acquire the failing NY Times which is full of really, really bad people.”
- music26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and even better than that of "Hotline Miami." However, some users found the repetitive nature of the music and Trump sound bites annoying over time, leading them to mute the game and switch to other music. Overall, while the soundtrack adds value to the experience, its lack of muting options and potential for monotony were noted drawbacks.
“I bought this game for the soundtrack.”
“It really does have more value than just jokes, it's genuinely really fun, the soundtrack is great, the minigame is surprisingly very challenging, trading is simple but enjoyable.”
“Heaps of great quotes with the USA anthem as the menu music.”
“Can't turn the music off.”
“Wish I could mute the music.”
“There aren't many Trump sound bites, and while they're funny the first few times, they get annoying after a while, along with the soundtrack, and after about half an hour I muted the game and switched on Spotify.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users describing them as subpar and reminiscent of a flash game, lacking polish and detail. Others have noted that while the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are adequate for the game's comedic and satirical nature. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, particularly in terms of graphical fidelity and interface design.
“Graphics: 10/10”
“The game has all the greatest graphics.”
“We've got great great graphics.”
“The graphics aren't newsworthy.”
“Overall, nothing to write home about the graphics, voice acting, or gameplay.”
“Mostly, the graphics look like a flash game, and a little more polish wouldn't hurt especially on the graphics.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low due to a lack of variety and repetitive gameplay, leading to a consensus that players may not find much incentive to return after their initial experience.
“It's a pretty goofy game with some decent replayability.”
“There's no variety to it, and thus no replayability.”
“There's little replay value here, it's just the same grind all over again.”
“Low replay value”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly related to bugs encountered during gameplay, such as when purchasing items. The developers have acknowledged these problems but have not provided a clear resolution.
“The game is incredibly buggy, especially when it comes to buying items.”
“Fighting mechanics are plagued by bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
“There are numerous bugs that affect the overall stability of the game.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has shifted to a free-to-play model with numerous in-game purchases, which some users believe is more effective than previous ad spending. Players express frustration over the disparity in spending versus success, highlighting the competitive advantage gained through minimal investment in the game.
“The monetization strategy is frustrating; it feels like they only care about making money rather than providing a fair experience for players.”
“I can't believe how much they rely on in-game purchases. It ruins the enjoyment of the game when everything is locked behind a paywall.”
“The game is designed to push you towards spending money, which makes it feel more like a cash grab than a fun experience.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have expressed that the emotional impact of the game is profound, particularly highlighting a moving ending that evokes tears of joy. The imagery of an eagle named "small government" adds a poignant and symbolic touch to the experience, enhancing the overall emotional resonance.
“The ending made me cry tears of joy!”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often describing the battles as unimaginative and lacking in engagement. This has led to a general consensus that the gameplay feels overly reliant on rote mechanics.
“The battles are unimaginably tedious and repetitive.”
“The gameplay is nothing but rote grinding.”
“The battles feel like an endless cycle of monotony.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, characterized by clunky mechanics and a confusing interface. Reviewers note that it appears poorly optimized with limited features, making the overall experience frustrating.
“- Clunky and confusing - the game is obviously poorly optimized with limited features; anyone can see that right off the bat.”
