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POWER

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57%Game Brain Score
humor
gameplay, graphics
57% User Score Based on 88 reviews

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About

Power is a global political and economic simulation game where you can play as a powerful politician or businessman in a number of detailed countries. Starting from nothing, you can seize the highest offices in the land through free and fair elections, or dirty tricks and deals.

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions

  • The game is free to play, which is a commendable approach by the developers, showing confidence in their work.
  • There is a unique community aspect to the game, with many players enjoying the social interactions and political simulations.
  • The game has potential for engaging gameplay with its political mechanics and the ability to influence elections and policies.
  • The game suffers from poor technical implementation, resembling a browser game with static dialogues and lackluster graphics.
  • The moderation team is criticized for being biased and arbitrary, leading to a toxic community environment.
  • Many players report frequent bugs and issues, including errors that prevent them from playing, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "power" presents an intriguing concept but ultimately falls short due to its simplistic mechanics and imbalanced player interactions, resembling a browser game with limited depth. While the election mechanics and political elements offer some engagement, many players find the core gameplay lacking, comparing it to an advanced version of a clicker game. Overall, the experience is marred by issues with game balance and moderation, leaving players wanting more.

    • “The gameplay is very different than I thought it would be, leaving much to be desired.”
    • “For me, the interesting part has always been the election mechanics and politics, although corporations and the stock market are a large and valid part of the game nowadays.”
    • “I play this game not for the visuals, but for the gameplay and the player communities.”
    • “The game mechanics are lopsided against independent players, and hordes of players would randomly migrate from one country to another, disrupting everything in a matter of days.”
    • “The gameplay is very different from what I thought it would be, leaving much to be desired.”
    • “In terms of the core mechanics, it isn't any more than an advanced cookie clicker in many regards.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, which has deterred many potential players despite the lack of an upfront cost. While some users prioritize gameplay and community over visuals, the subpar graphics are seen as a significant drawback.

    • “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
    • “I play this game not for the visuals, but for the gameplay and the player communities.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its satirical take on politics, with players enjoying witty interactions and amusing party names. While some experiences may involve frustrating moments, the overall atmosphere is enhanced by a community that appreciates humor and camaraderie.

    • “If you like politics and fun people that will make you laugh, this is a game for you. It takes a while to get into, but there are helpful people, funny party names, running a corporation, making money, and changing politics—it's all possible here.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is significantly hindered by buggy programming and poor documentation, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Additionally, the insular community and perceived bias among moderators further exacerbate the issues, contributing to an overall impression of instability.

    • “The game itself is plagued by poor documentation, an insular community, and buggy programming.”
    • “Moderators are not impartial and the game is a buggy mess.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, citing an excessive number of ads that negatively impact server performance and overall gameplay experience.

    • “There are too many ads.”
    • “The server is slow because of the ads.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express concerns about the story, highlighting issues with perceived bias from the admins, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.

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