Power Grid

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Power Grid is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Brettspielwelt GmbH and was released on July 8, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game is a faithful adaptation of the classic board game Power Grid, providing an enjoyable experience for fans.
It offers a variety of AI skill levels and multiple maps, enhancing replayability for experienced players.
Once familiar with the UI, the gameplay can be smooth and engaging, making it a good option for those who know the board game well.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to learn the game without prior knowledge of the board game.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including a lack of fullscreen mode and poor graphics quality.
The tutorial is inadequate, leaving players to rely on external resources to understand the game mechanics.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their fidelity and responsiveness, while others criticized them as outdated and confusing. Positive feedback highlighted features like zoomable windows and a smooth transition between game phases, but significant improvements are needed for those who found the visuals lacking.
- “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- “The graphics are so outdated that I had to read thrice to see what is what, how it works, and how the mechanics work on the playing board.”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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay closely adheres to the rules of the board game, but the overall experience is hindered by outdated graphics and a lack of polish, making it feel more like a student project than a professional release. Users found the visuals confusing, requiring multiple readings to understand the mechanics.
- “The gameplay closely matches the board game in rules and mechanics, providing a familiar experience for fans.”
- “The mechanics are engaging and offer a good challenge, making each session enjoyable.”
- “The game offers a smooth and intuitive gameplay experience, allowing players to easily grasp the rules and strategies.”
- “It's playable and does match the board game in rules and gameplay, but the computer version looks like a student programming project rather than a professional paid game.”
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently crashing without error messages and requiring users to close the program. Despite the enjoyable nature of the board game it is based on, these bugs detract from the overall experience.
- “This could be all forgivable as the board game it's based on is still a fun game; however, the game is also buggy and often just stops working without any error message or option other than to close the program.”
- “So buggy.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music aspect is notably lacking, featuring no musical score 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.”