MEGALOMANIAC

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MEGALOMANIAC is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Elmwood Game Studios and was released on April 26, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"MEGALOMANIAC" is a dark comedic game where you play as Rich Savage, a wealthy individual determined to monopolize the media and own everything in the world. Scheme, schmooze, and bluff your way out of scandals, public uproar, financial crises, and environmental disasters. With the goal of topping the rich list and dealing with your dad, this game offers a unique blend of strategy, manipulation, and satire. \*Disclaimer: "kill your dad" may be a tongue-in-cheek feature and not a literal objective.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game is fun and offers excellent humor, making it a great way to spend an hour.
It's highly addictive and features smart satire on wealth disparity and capitalism.
The graphics and gameplay are well-designed, providing good value for the price.

The game is too short, completing in about an hour, which may leave some players wanting more.
There is a lack of tutorial and help, making it difficult for some players to understand the mechanics.
The fast-paced nature of the game can make it hard to fully engage with the options and strategies available.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its strategic depth, requiring players to navigate wealth disparity and capitalism within a time limit based on life expectancy. It features addictive mechanics reminiscent of "Adventure Capitalist," enhanced by engaging graphics and humor that enrich the overall experience.
- “Love the style of graphics, the fantastic humor, and addictive gameplay.”
- “There's some very smart incorporation of mechanics with larger ruminations on the consequences of wealth disparity and late-stage capitalism.”
- “In this way, the gameplay is quite similar to Adventure Capitalist, only here you have a set time limit (your life expectancy), so you'll need a strategy if you want to own everything as quickly as possible (hint: start with media).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is praised for being excellent and inventive, contributing to a fun experience that adds value for the price. Players enjoy the clever scenarios, such as manipulating family dynamics and the thrill of world domination, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Excellent humor and good value for the price; very inventive.”
- “I liked the humor, and twisting my dad's arm for more money, buying the world was neat, and I liked the feeling of slowly taking it all over.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their unique style, which complements the game's fantastic humor and addictive gameplay, creating an engaging visual experience.
- “I love the style of graphics, the fantastic humor, and addictive gameplay.”
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed environments make every moment visually captivating.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express disappointment in the game's story aspect, as they expected a narrative-driven experience similar to a choices game, but instead found it to be a clicker game with minimal storytelling elements.
- “I didn't realize it was a clicker; I thought maybe it was like a choices game with a story.”