Neocolonialism
- December 1, 2014
- Subaltern Games, LLC
Get on Steam"Neocolonialism is a cutthroat, business turn-based strategy game where you can play single-player against AI or multiplayer against others. As a ruthless banker, your goal is to extract the most wealth from the world by buying votes, making exploitative trade agreements, and manipulating the IMF. Backstabbing and ruinous schemes are encouraged in this intense competition to amass the most Swiss bank money in 12 turns."
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and thought-provoking critique of modern capitalism through its mechanics and narrative.
- Multiplayer mode enhances the experience significantly, allowing for strategic play and social interaction among friends.
- The tutorials are concise and effective, making the game accessible despite its initial complexity.
- The AI is not very competent, making single-player mode less engaging and often too easy.
- The game suffers from technical issues, such as being limited to windowed mode and lacking proper resolution options.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement and enjoyment.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics that enhance narrative depth, particularly in multiplayer settings where social interaction adds layers of manipulation and bluffing. However, some users feel that while the mechanics are unique, they do not necessarily translate to high-quality gameplay.
“A very cool example of how to use game mechanics to make narrative points.”
“There is a lot of depth to be discovered in these mechanics, and I imagine even more if playing with other people, since when you add in the social aspect, there is a whole new layer of manipulation and bluffing that can be done.”
“The game mechanics are unique, but that doesn't contribute to quality gameplay.”
“The game mechanics are unique, but that doesn't contribute to quality gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users noting that they are plain and even described as "horrible." However, many agree that the visual quality is not a primary concern for a turn-based strategy game, as gameplay takes precedence.
“The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is unique and adds a lot of character to the game.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is impressive and enhances the overall experience.”
“The only downside is the plain visuals, but that's not what you're playing a strategy game like this for.”
“The graphics are horrible.”
“I know it's a turn-based strategy game, and graphics are not important.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being excellent and effectively setting a great tone, although some users feel that the overall experience is diminished by a dull interface and limited interactions.
“Music is excellent and sets a great tone.”
“The dull and limited interface, combined with the music and interactions, makes the experience of exploring the world boring.”
“The music feels repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“I found the soundtrack to be lackluster, lacking variety and failing to engage me during gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by fans of strategy games, particularly those who enjoy a darker comedic tone, making it a worthwhile investment for this audience.
“Definitely worth the modest investment for fans of strategy games and those with a pretty dark sense of humor.”
