Masters of the World: Geopolitical Simulator 3
- February 5, 2014
- Eversim
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Masters of the World: Geopolitical Simulator 3" is a realistic simulation game where you play as the head of state of a country, with the goal of expanding your influence globally. The game features a unique simulation engine with over 600 data elements for each of the 175 playable countries, and allows for over 1000 playable actions in areas such as budget, taxation, defense, and society. This realistic simulator is used by organizations like NATO for educational and training purposes.
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Reviews
- The game offers a complex and thought-provoking simulation of global politics and economics, appealing to strategic minds.
- Players can enjoy a vast array of options and scenarios, allowing for unique gameplay experiences each time.
- The depth of the simulator provides a realistic representation of managing a country, making it engaging for those interested in geopolitics.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, leading to a frustrating experience when navigating the game's features.
- The developers have been criticized for a lack of updates and support, leaving many players feeling cheated for their investment.
- stability42 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, including frequent freezes, crashes, and numerous glitches that hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as a "buggy mess" that feels unfinished and unpolished, leading to frustration and a lack of recommendation. While some players find enjoyment in its depth, the overwhelming consensus is that the game's stability problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
“In conclusion, I can't recommend this game while it still is the buggy mess it is right now.”
“If these problems weren't major enough, the game is buggy, crashes very often, and Eversim has completely given up on it.”
“1) Bugs: the game is filled with glitches from A to Z; there is not a single major mechanic that functions as intended.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of potential and frustration, with many players noting the game's realistic country management mechanics and depth. However, the experience is marred by numerous bugs, glitches, and poorly functioning mechanics, leading to a tedious and often anti-climactic experience. While the concept is engaging, the execution leaves much to be desired, with players expressing disappointment over the time investment required to navigate the game's flaws.
“The wargame is in-depth and exceptional; you can play as any country you wish (with a few exceptions including city-states such as the Vatican and Monaco). You can play a multitude of scenarios ranging from World War 3 to Chilean tourism, and the gameplay is astoundingly realistic, covering issues from social mores to military strategy.”
“The gameplay is very deep, and it's very challenging to achieve your goals.”
“As far as gameplay, it is the most realistic representation of modern-day country management, though that might not be saying much.”
“I bought this game at full price and demand a refund because it's so bland, the graphics are poor, and the gameplay is anti-climactic and boring.”
“The idea of this game is vast and quite exciting at first... but after spending over 50 hours trying to find ways around all the bugs, the complicated dynamics, and gameplay, I'm convinced there is no hope for this game.”
“Considering this game was released in March 2013, I don't see how they can justify the price of £39.99. Despite the updates this game has received, there are still many flaws and odd bugs that crop up during gameplay.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as poor and unremarkable, with many users noting that even free mobile apps offer better visuals. The interface is described as clunky and unintuitive, further detracting from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these shortcomings, the consensus is that the graphics are a significant letdown.
“The graphics are decent.”
“If you truly love political sims, you could look past the graphical glitches and enjoy what this game has to offer.”
“Some much fun, wish very high graphics would work though.”
“There are free iPhone apps that have better graphics than this game.”
“I bought this game at full price and demand a refund because it's so bland, the graphics are poor and the gameplay is anticlimactic and boring.”
“The graphics are bad, the game is glitchy, and the people who made the game aren't going to fix this game but instead going to make another one!”
- optimization10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users describing it as clunky and poorly executed, leading to frustrating performance issues. Many feel that the developers are neglecting necessary bug fixes and improvements, prioritizing profit over player experience. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a significant drawback, detracting from its potential enjoyment.
“Just keep in mind that the developers are greedy and a bit lazy when it comes to bug fixes and optimization.”
“Might as well just leave everything to AI control because micromanaging with this poor optimization is torture.”
“As I said, it's clunky and unoptimized and the developers don't seem to care.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with some players feeling that it relies too heavily on simplistic voice effects and accents, making it feel more like a comedy sim than a serious game. While some find the gameplay amusing, the overall experience is marred by technical issues, leading to frustration rather than consistent enjoyment.
“The DRM is crap; if my desktop profile corrupts, I cannot play anymore. If they remove the DRM, then I highly recommend it. It's really fun to play and almost funny when you take a country down the toilet.”
“I like this game; I really do, but it's funny to know that I can't even play it for over 2 minutes without it crashing.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simulation quality while others criticize it as an unfinished product and a cash grab. Although the sequel features more advertisements, the original game is still seen as a decent experience despite its monetization issues.
“It is an unfinished game, a cash grab, theft...”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its fun concept and quality, but some players report experiencing audio issues, such as hearing music from other games, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I don't know if it's a bug, but I hear the music of other games while playing this one (Distant Worlds).”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate frustration with the game not starting, leading to a negative perception of the story aspect, as players feel they cannot engage with it at all.
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's significant replayability, noting the freedom to choose any nation and engage in diverse activities, making it a top choice despite its high price.
“The price is very high and never comes down, but it is still in my top 5 games I've bought on Steam and has huge replay value as you can do just about anything and choose any nation in the world.”
“The price is very high and never comes down, but it is still in my top 5 games I've bought on Steam and has a huge replay value as you can do just about anything and you can choose any nation in the world.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its high level of realism, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
“It also has a very realistic atmosphere to it.”
