Polismos

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Polismos is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Composition GS and was released on December 6, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Step into ancient Greece as the leader of a promising city-stateTurn your city into a thriving metropolis by balancing both internal governance and external diplomacy. Build magnificent structures, unlock groundbreaking innovations, and navigate a complex economic system - the city's fate lay in your hands. Choose among 150+ historical city mapsWant to play as one of the historical heavy-weig…

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Polismos offers a unique take on city building with its separation of public and private funds, adding depth to resource management.
The game features charming visuals and a relaxing pace, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate strategic planning and city layout.
Despite its challenging mechanics, many players find satisfaction in mastering the game and appreciate the potential for future updates and expansions.

The game has a steep learning curve with minimal tutorial guidance, leading to frustration for new players trying to understand its mechanics.
Many players report issues with balancing resources and fulfilling citizen demands, which can lead to rapid failure and a sense of helplessness.
The user interface is often criticized for being clunky and lacking essential information, making it difficult to manage city logistics effectively.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay of the city builder is described as both relaxing and challenging, with a strong emphasis on resource management and strategic planning. While some players appreciate the variety and depth it offers, others criticize the mechanics for being frustrating and punishing, particularly regarding resource balance and citizen satisfaction. Overall, the experience can be rewarding but may require patience and a learning curve to master.
- “The gameplay provides incentive to be as efficient and streamlined in your city development as possible.”
- “It’s an extremely relaxing game that offers a lot of variety in gameplay and strategy.”
- “The mechanics suck in this game; the dev really needs to sort that out. Nothing is worse than trying to build up your city only to lose at 40% legitimacy, with townspeople being unhappy all the time. There's nothing you can do but watch the timer go down. As I said, it's the worst game ever. Don't buy it unless you want to be pulling your hair out. The stupid mechanics make it look good because YouTubers get it for free. At 17 pounds, it's way not worth it. The devs must be laughing their heads off. I uninstalled too late for a refund, so be careful buying this bag of crap.”
- “A really nice and chill city builder, although I had a hard time trying to fulfill ambitions and balance resources, labor, placements, trades, etc. during my first 5-10 hours of gameplay. I did eventually figure it out.”
- “This game gives me a lot of Zeus vibes in terms of difficulty, building variety, and even mechanics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by a lack of balance in its mechanics, prompting the developer to implement updates to enhance playability. Players express a desire for additional features that would allow for larger and more stable cities, which could improve the overall experience and encourage repeated play.
- “This much requested building makes the game more playable, allowing for larger and more stable cities.”
- “The developer was so focused on the game formula that they forgot to balance the real world, requiring them to update the game to make it more playable.”
- “This much-requested building makes the game more playable, allowing for larger and more stable cities.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows great potential and is enjoyable, but it currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience.
- “The game is a lot of fun with great potential, but at the moment, it is a buggy nightmare.”
- “I keep experiencing crashes and glitches that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “The frequent bugs and instability make it hard to enjoy what could be a great game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is marred by frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as armies and citizens getting stuck, which negatively impacts mission progression and overall happiness. Players report that these issues disrupt the narrative flow and immersion, leading to a disjointed experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and adorable visuals, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful design and the significant amount of content available for the game's size, although some note that the gameplay can become quite challenging.
- “Neat little game, adorable graphics. The difficulty ramp-up gets really intense and tests your management and planning skills. You can definitely tell that the devs put a lot of thought into this game, and for the price (and size of the file, 300MB!), there's a lot of content.”
- “Very cool game, definitely very hard to master, especially for beginners like me. There's a lot of content, and it's definitely on a new level from the last game (Acropolis: The Archaic Age). The graphics make it so chill and quiet that I eventually fell in love with it.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as unintentional, with players feeling that the developers are laughing at their frustrations rather than providing a fun experience. Many users express their dissatisfaction with the game's mechanics, suggesting that the humor stems from the absurdity of the situation rather than intentional comedic elements. Overall, the humor is viewed negatively, as it highlights the game's shortcomings rather than enhancing the experience.