My Friend Stalin

About

"My Friend Stalin" is a quirky game that lets you spend time on your computer with Joseph Stalin by your side. Together, you can browse social media feeds, watch videos, and even anime. Customize Stalin's appearance, choose from a variety of dances, and enjoy a soothing soundtrack as you go about your virtual activities. This game offers a unique and humorous take on companionship in the digital age.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

My Friend Stalin offers a unique and humorous experience, providing companionship and entertainment.
The game features engaging visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Players appreciate the game's ability to create a sense of connection and nostalgia, making it a memorable purchase.

Many users report that the game secretly functions as a bitcoin miner, consuming significant CPU and GPU resources.
The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and being more of a novelty than a traditional game.
Some players express disappointment over the misleading marketing, feeling that it does not deliver on the expectations of a typical gaming experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging narrative and immersive experience, effectively blending strategy, decision-making, and exploration. However, some users criticize the lack of meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, suggesting a disconnect between the intended experience and actual gameplay mechanics.
- “This title expertly combines an engaging narrative with captivating gameplay, offering players an immersive experience like no other.”
- “The gameplay itself is a perfect blend of strategy, decision-making, and exploration.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally praised as extremely funny and amusing, with users finding it hilarious. However, some critiques mention that certain elements, like the music, feel out of place, and there are concerns about the game's overall quality and features, such as the lack of Steam achievements.
- “I, Dong Dong, find this game extremely humorous.”
- “Very funny and amusing.”
- “Funny app but the music is kind of off-topic.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story is characterized by complex relationships and moral dilemmas that enhance the narrative experience, offering multiple branching storylines and significant consequences for player choices, which contribute to high replayability.
- “The complex relationships and moral dilemmas you encounter serve to enrich the storytelling, creating a truly unforgettable experience.”
- “The choices you make have far-reaching consequences, allowing for multiple branching storylines and countless hours of replayability.”
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- “No story.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The soundtrack is highly praised, offering a variety of tunes that enhance the gameplay experience, allowing players to change dance moves while enjoying the music. However, some users note that the music feels somewhat disconnected from the game's theme.
- “The soundtrack deserves special mention.”
- “You can change different dancing moves while you listen to music or do something different.”
- “Not the same music as in the video.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its meticulous attention to detail in architecture and fashion, creating an authentic experience. Additionally, the hauntingly beautiful music enhances the emotional depth of each scene, further immersing players in the game's world.
- “From the architecture to the fashion, every element feels meticulously researched, making for an incredibly authentic atmosphere.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful compositions perfectly complement the atmosphere, enhancing the emotional impact of every scene.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in "My Friend Stalin" is praised for its outstanding quality, featuring evocative and expressive character designs complemented by breathtaking hand-painted backgrounds.
- “The character development in My Friend Stalin is simply outstanding.”
- “The hand-painted backgrounds are breathtaking, and the character designs are both evocative and expressive.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and high optimization, providing a seamless experience on various systems. However, some users express concerns about potential optimization issues, linking them to external biases rather than technical shortcomings.
- “In terms of technical performance, the game runs smoothly and is highly optimized, ensuring a seamless experience across a wide range of systems.”
- “The game feels like a bitcoin miner due to its systematic poor levels of optimization.”
- “The optimization issues make the gameplay experience frustrating and unresponsive.”
- “I encountered numerous performance problems that severely impacted my enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game due to its impactful choices, which lead to multiple branching storylines and diverse outcomes, encouraging them to explore different paths.
- “The choices you make have far-reaching consequences, allowing for multiple branching storylines and countless hours of replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the diverse character paths and outcomes available.”
- “The game encourages experimentation, making it easy to return and explore different strategies and decisions.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's hauntingly beautiful music significantly enhances its emotional depth, making each scene resonate more profoundly with players.
- “The hauntingly beautiful compositions perfectly complement the atmosphere, enhancing the emotional impact of every scene.”
- “The character development is so profound that I felt a deep connection to their struggles and triumphs.”
- “Every choice I made resonated with me on a personal level, making the story feel incredibly real and emotionally charged.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with some users expressing frustration over its pricing, yet they still support its full release on Steam.
- “I feel like this game is just a cash grab, charging for features that should be included in the base game.”
- “The monetization strategy is frustrating; it feels like they are more interested in making money than providing a good gaming experience.”
- “It's disappointing to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without the constant push to spend more money.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received praise for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that detracted from the overall aesthetic. Overall, the game's art style and design elements are considered a highlight.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”