Political Puzzle
- August 7, 2018
- Easy game
Get on Steam"Political Puzzle" is a slide puzzle game where players must solve puzzles as quickly as possible. With over 30 political-themed images, the game offers three difficulty levels and customizable achievements. Accompanied by calming music, this game is a great time-killer for players of all skill levels.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Players can unlock 100 achievements simply by idling, making it easy to boost achievement counts.
- The game features a humorous political theme that some players find entertaining.
- Despite its simplicity, some users appreciate the game for its casual nature and the ability to learn about politics.
- The game is criticized as an 'asset flip', lacking originality and depth, as it uses a pre-made game template.
- Achievements do not count towards overall totals, leading to frustration among players who seek meaningful gameplay.
- The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, with many players finding it boring and not worth the cost.
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game tends to become repetitive and annoying for players, with some expressing a preference for no music at all. Additionally, the overall experience is marred by challenging puzzles that do not resonate well with users.
“The music gets annoying quickly.”
“No music, hard puzzles that I don't like, all showcasing money.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Political Puzzle" is criticized for its lack of meaningful achievements, which are often awarded automatically rather than through actual gameplay accomplishments. While some players find the game enjoyable, the reliance on "achievement spam" detracts from the overall experience of solving puzzles.
“So yeah, it can be considered 'achievement spam' when there ought to be some regarding gameplay (solving all puzzles on all difficulties, clicking on that megaphone a certain number of times, etc.); but still, this game isn't that bad, at least to me.”
“Now obviously, since 'Political Puzzle' was made by 'Game for People' developers, the achievements come automatically over time and have nothing to do with actual gameplay.”
“It can be considered 'achievement spam' when there ought to be some regarding gameplay (solving all puzzles on all difficulties, clicking on that megaphone a certain number of times, etc.), but still, this game isn't that bad, at least to me.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted approach, featuring amusing political icons that add a playful twist to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the clever integration of humor into achievements, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“Easy achievements with a side of funny political icons to tarnish your profile.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of Easy game/game for people has been criticized for its unethical practices, including the repeated use of others' work as a means to generate quick profits on Steam, leading to perceptions of it being a cheap cash grab.
“The game has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“In-game purchases are overpriced and create a pay-to-win environment that ruins the overall enjoyment.”
