- September 3, 2020
- Oppressive Games
POWER
Platforms
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.







- 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 NegativeThe 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.”