My Friend Stalin

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My Friend Stalin is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Boom Team and was released on June 18, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game provides a unique and humorous experience with a dancing Stalin that many players find entertaining and life-changing.
It offers a nostalgic and engaging atmosphere, with well-researched historical elements and captivating visuals.
Players appreciate the companionship aspect of the game, as it helps alleviate feelings of loneliness.

The game is suspected to be a Bitcoin miner, causing high CPU and GPU usage, which raises concerns about its true purpose.
Many players feel that it lacks meaningful gameplay and is more of a novelty or joke rather than a traditional game.
There are complaints about the game's optimization and technical performance, leading to frustration among users.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging narrative and immersive experience, combining strategy, decision-making, and exploration effectively. However, some users criticize the lack of meaningful interactions and gameplay loops, suggesting a disconnect in the overall experience. Overall, opinions on gameplay are mixed, with some rating it highly while others find it lacking.
- “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.”
- “Gameplay: 10/10”
- “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it extremely funny and amusing, particularly enjoying elements like the "funny dance" of Stalin. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of features, such as Steam achievements, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I, Dong Dong, find this game extremely humorous.”
- “Very funny and amusing.”
- “Stalin does the funny dance.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its complexity, featuring intricate relationships and moral dilemmas that enhance the overall narrative experience. Players appreciate the impactful choices that lead to multiple branching storylines, contributing to significant 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.”
- “Story: very deep 69/0”
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replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The soundtrack of the game receives notable praise, enhancing the overall experience, although some users feel that the music occasionally feels out of place. Players appreciate the ability to change dance moves while enjoying the tunes, adding a fun element to the gameplay.
- “You can change different dance moves while you listen to music or do something else.”
- “The soundtrack deserves special mention.”
- “You can change different dancing moves while you listen to music or do something different.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 found myself genuinely caring about their journeys and struggles.”
- “The story's ability to evoke such a wide range of emotions left me reflecting on my own experiences long after the game ended.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 misinterpretations of its performance, linking it to external biases rather than actual optimization issues.
- “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 are so severe that they detract from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see such a lack of attention to optimization in a game with so much potential.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its pricing strategy, yet some still support its full release on Steam despite these concerns.
- “This game feels like a cash grab, with prices that are way too high for what you get.”
- “The monetization strategy is frustrating; it seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall.”
- “I can't believe how much they charge for basic content. It really ruins the experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to keep up with the demands.
- “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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
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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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some users praising the visual quality and attention to detail, while others find them lacking or outdated. Overall, the graphical presentation is seen as a significant aspect of the game's appeal, though opinions vary widely among players.