Neocolonialism

About Neocolonialism

Neocolonialism is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a business theme. It was developed by Subaltern Games, LLC and was released on December 1, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Buy votes, make free trade agreements, manipulate the IMF, extract wealth, ruin everything. The map is upside-down.

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58%Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique and thought-provoking concept with a strong critique of capitalism and neocolonialism, well suited for players interested in Marxist theory and economic history.
Engaging and strategic gameplay in multiplayer mode, offering interaction, negotiation, and coalition-building among players which creates a dynamic and enjoyable experience.
Good tutorial system and decent single-player experience for learning the mechanics; runs well on low-spec PCs and has very good audio supporting the atmosphere.

Single-player mode is slow, repetitive, and unchallenging due to weak AI; turns can drag on with frustratingly slow game pacing and poor turn management.
Clunky and limited user interface with inconvenient map orientation (upside down) that hinders usability and visual appeal; graphics are plain and uninspired.
Several technical and design flaws including forced windowed mode, inability to play in fullscreen properly, lack of customization (e.g., no volume sliders), occasional crashes, and the game needing restarts after setting changes.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The gameplay features unique and engaging mechanics that effectively support the narrative and offer depth, especially in multiplayer with social manipulation and bluffing. However, the game can become repetitive and lacks challenge in single-player mode, which somewhat limits its overall gameplay quality.
- “A very cool example of how to use game mechanics to make narrative points.”
- “The mechanics though are unique and engaging enough to definitely play this rough little gem!”
- “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 mechanics fall short on the high target provided by the theme.”
- “The concept is interesting, but the game presents no challenge once you know the mechanics; it feels like repeating over and over again the same game (at least singleplayer).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered plain or poor, but this is seen as a minor issue given the game's focus on turn-based strategy rather than visual appeal.
- “Only downside is plain visuals, but that's not what you're playing a strategy game like this for.”
- “Graphics: horrible.”
- “I know, it's a 'turn based strategy game' and graphics are not important.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game lacks a story, with no narrative elements present.
- “No story”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The music is generally praised for setting a great tone, though some users find the overall audio experience, combined with the interface and interactions, to be dull and uninspiring.
- “Music is excellent and sets a great tone.”
- “The dull and limited interface, music, and interactions are enough to actually make buying the world boring.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users indicate that grinding in the game is challenging enough to require extra attempts or resources, implying it can be time-consuming or difficult without additional support.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is dark and appeals particularly to fans of strategy games, adding a unique and worthwhile element to the experience.