Power Grid

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Dive into the world of the energy industry with the Power Grid app, designed by award-winning author Friedemann Friese. Global Domination: Conquer energy markets worldwide on maps such as USA, Germany, France, Benelux, Eastern Europe, South Africa, Italy and the Middle East. Each map brings unique gameplay that will put your strategic skills to the test. Tutorial & Help: Whether you'…

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Offers a variety of maps without additional DLC costs.
Includes multiple AI skill levels, providing options for different player experiences.
Reasonably faithful reproduction of the board game with quick gameplay.

The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and understand game phases.
The tutorial is inadequate, leaving new players confused about game mechanics.
Graphics are outdated and visually unappealing, with issues like blurriness when zoomed in.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their fidelity and responsive interface, while others criticized them as outdated and confusing. Users appreciated features like zoomable windows and fast-paced gameplay, but many felt that a graphical overhaul is necessary for a better experience. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “The graphics are absolutely faithful, the AI opponents are tough enough so far (even the lower-level bots are fairly challenging), and the interface is quick and responsive.”
- “My judgment is that they have done an excellent job with this app; windows which can be zoomed in and out, original graphics, and a fast-paced overlap between the game phases.”
- “The graphics are so outdated that I had to read thrice to see what is what, how it works, and how the mechanics work on the playing board.”
- “The graphics have to be redone before I come back.”
- “The graphics are so outdated that I had to read thrice to see what is what, how it works, and how the mechanics work on the playing board.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is hindered by outdated graphics, which make it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and navigate the game effectively, often requiring multiple readings of instructions for clarity.
- “The graphics are so outdated that I had to read thrice to see what is what, how it works, and how the mechanics work on the playing board.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features minimal audio design, lacking any music and relying solely on sound effects, which contributes to a bare-bones experience.
- “The game is very bare bones with no animation and no music, just sound effects.”