Political Animals

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Political Animals is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Squeaky Wheel and was released on November 2, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Political Animals is an election simulation game set within a fictional world populated by corrupt crocodiles and meritocratic mice. In a political contest where corruption is always around the corner, we want players to find out how incorruptible they really are.

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Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a humorous take on political campaigns, making it enjoyable for casual play.
It offers a variety of strategies and customization options, allowing players to approach the game in different ways.
Many players found it fun and entertaining, especially when purchased at a discounted price.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth after a few rounds, leading to boredom.
The game is criticized for its high price point, with many feeling it is not worth the full price due to limited content.
There are issues with the game's balance and AI, making it less challenging and engaging over time.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a fun aesthetic, but many players find it becomes repetitive and lacks challenge after a few playthroughs. While some appreciate its innovative aspects and customization options, the overall consensus leans towards it being boring and unengaging for those not specifically interested in turn-based games.
- “Very nice real-life parallel, with cool mechanics and fun art and sound.”
- “I'd second some of the posters and say that the game is deceptively rich in gameplay.”
- “Overall, the customization, sound, appearance, and mechanics made it entertaining for me.”
- “Just terribly boring from the get-go; the mechanics are quite simple.”
- “An innovative game overall, other than its boringly repetitive but simple gameplay after several playthroughs.”
- “Cons - once you've played through the game and learned the mechanics, there is very little challenge to it.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute aesthetic and funny campaign elements. While many find it enjoyable and easy to understand, some feel that the humor becomes repetitive and may not sustain interest beyond a short playtime. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that can be fun for a limited duration.
- “A funny and easy-going game.”
- “Cute cartoon-like aesthetic, funny campaign sounds, many parameters to be set for an election victory.”
- “It is a really funny game and doesn't make you confused about what you're supposed to do; you can easily wrap your head around the game and have hours of fun.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's graphics feature a cute, cartoon-like aesthetic with a simplistic yet pleasant design, showcasing impressive attention to detail despite some rough edges. While some players find the visuals and animal motifs to be somewhat low quality and reminiscent of mobile games, the overall presentation is enjoyable and complements the fun and strategic gameplay.
- “The game offers some really nice graphics and a nice yet simplistic aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- “Cute graphics, easy point and click controls.”
- “Cute cartoon-like aesthetic, funny campaign sounds, many parameters to be set for an election victory.”
- “Looping music and somewhat low quality cartoon visuals.”
- “Despite the art style (which I'm not in love with) and the animal motif and puns, which makes it seem cartoonish and mobile-like, there's a lot of fun and strategy here.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is described as cute and beautiful, complementing the cartoon visuals, though some users note it can be somewhat repetitive and low quality. Overall, the combination of music and art creates an appealing aesthetic, despite the underlying themes of corruption and deceit.
- “The art and music is beautiful!”
- “Looping music and somewhat low-quality cartoon visuals.”
- “The music and art is cute.”
- “But behind the cute music hides the fact that you are going to be a corrupt and lying animal.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, the game's replayability is seen as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the unique tactical elements and varied maps that enhance replay value, others find it limited. The inclusion of different characters and assets adds to the potential for diverse gameplay experiences, but opinions vary on how compelling these elements are for repeated playthroughs.
- “Cute drawings and tactical madness with just a flair of chaos to make each game unique and adds to the replay value.”
- “Replayable multiple maps with different assets and characters allow for challenges, etc.”
- “Replay value can be very limited.”
- “Replayable multiple maps with different assets and characters allow challenges, etc.”
- “Probably just as compelling, but definitely enough scope to make this a decent game with replayability.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its simplicity and lack of meaningful choices, disappointing players who expected a more engaging narrative akin to "This Is the Police!" While some users appreciate the inclusion of extra characters, they feel the overall campaign lacks depth and challenge.
- “The story mode is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “The extra characters in the story are cool and enhance the overall experience.”
- “If you're looking for a game where your choices impact the storyline, you might find this one lacking in challenge and content.”
- “I think if you expect to play a game like 'This Is the Police!' where your choices have an impact on the storyline, you will be disappointed to find a very simple game with no real challenge, no real randomization of events, and no real content in your campaign.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a stable experience with no glitches, noting that the game runs smoothly and performs well even on less powerful hardware.
- “No glitches, and it runs even fast on my laptop that I am temporarily using!”
- “The game is incredibly stable; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it never lags or stutters.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often feeling that the repetitive tasks detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include implementing a more dynamic system for map creation and character customization to alleviate the monotony of grinding for achievements.
- “Short but tedious games.”
- “You hard-coded the assets into Unity instead of having them load into the game by a script. If you had done that, you could have created a system to drag and drop the land masses together like a puzzle. This would have allowed for custom two-dimensional character models and a default walk animation. Sure, for most it would be a funky animation, but it would at least allow artists to get a new feel even after playing the game for hours to achieve those grindy achievements.”