Potemkin

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Potemkin is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Vasily Wosck and was released on May 9, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Potemkin is a sandbox turn strategy game. We believe in substance over style. Potemkin has no restrictions on customisation. Simulate any real of fictitious conflict. The AI can beat players without any advantage. Share game maps at the click of a button.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Highly replayable and addictive with clever strategy elements.
Simple mechanics that allow for interesting strategies and a robust level editor.
Minimalistic graphics and user interface that contribute to its charm.

Map editor is confusing and lacks user-friendly features like random map generation.
Menus and options are not intuitive, requiring cumbersome text inputs.
Game may not hold long-term attention and has some stability issues, especially with larger maps.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay of Potemkin is characterized by its simplicity, featuring basic mechanics reminiscent of classic board games and retro titles. Players must strategically balance income and army upkeep while effectively utilizing limited units to engage in tactical confrontations, often focusing on positioning and maneuvering to outsmart opponents.
- “Potemkin is, at its heart, a very simple strategy game, with basic mechanics that would fit well with a board game or an old-school 80's/90's shareware title.”
- “The core mechanics involve balancing your income with the upkeep for your armies, and properly using your limited number of units that you can raise in a turn against your opponents, often through the use of chokepoints, encirclements, and the like.”
- “Potemkin is, at its heart, a very, very simple strategy game, with basic mechanics that would fit well with a board game or an old-school 80's/90's shareware title.”
- “The core mechanics involve balancing your income with the upkeep for your armies and properly using your limited number of units you can raise in a turn against your opponents, often through the use of chokepoints, encirclements, and the like.”
- “Gameplay is an army vs. army border shoving match.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The graphics are generally considered unremarkable, yet this simplicity contributes to a certain charm that some players appreciate.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
- “Graphically, there's nothing to write home about, though to an extent, that's a strength as it gives it a simple charm.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its simplicity and high replayability, with players finding it addictive and expressing satisfaction with its value for repeated play.
- “This is a very simple game, but highly replayable and highly addicting.”
- “Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and I think the game will have good replay value.”