Power Grid
- July 8, 2024
- Brettspielwelt GmbH
Get on SteamDive 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'…
Reviews
- The game is a surprisingly good adaptation of the popular board game Power Grid, including all maps and different levels of AI.
- It plays quickly, allowing for multiple games in a short time, making it engaging for solo players.
- For those familiar with the board game, the app provides a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- The graphics are outdated and the UI is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
- The tutorial is insufficient, requiring players to seek external resources to learn how to play.
- There are significant technical issues, such as the game running in a small window, lack of controller support, and problems with saving progress.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them outdated and confusing, requiring multiple readings to understand the mechanics. In contrast, others praised the app for its excellent design, including zoomable windows and original graphics that enhance the fast-paced gameplay.
“The graphics are so outdated that I had to read thrice to see what is what, how it works, and how the mechanics work on the playing board.”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.”
“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.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by outdated graphics, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and navigate the game effectively.
“The graphics are so outdated that I had to read thrice to see what is what, how it works, and how the mechanics function on the playing board.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect is notably lacking, featuring no musical score or animation, relying solely on sound effects to create an auditory experience.
“The game is very bare bones with no animation and no music, just sound effects.”
