Power & Revolution

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Power & Revolution is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Eversim and was released on May 26, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Power & Revolution" is a geopolitical simulation game that lets you play as a Head of State or as an opposition leader, with the goal of extending your influence on the world or conquering power. The game features detailed depictions of current conflict zones and allows you to control opposition forces, manage party budgets, and engage in a variety of tactics to gain power. With a focus on realism, the game includes occupied territories, contested cities, and other current events on its world map.

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 548 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability102 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and in-depth geopolitical simulation experience, allowing players to manage various aspects of a country.
It provides a complex political environment where players can engage in diplomacy, warfare, and economic management.
The game has potential for educational value, particularly for those interested in politics and economics.

The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
The price is considered too high for the quality of the game, with many reviewers suggesting it should be significantly lower.

stability
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game is widely criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches that severely impact gameplay. While some players find it enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over the lack of polish and the persistence of issues from previous versions. Overall, the consensus is that the game is a "buggy mess," making it difficult to recommend to potential players.
- “I do not recommend this game due to these very frustrating glitches!”
- “Buggy mess; half the game's features don't even work and the rest barely seem to have much of an effect.”
- “This game has been unfinished, and buggy in every single release.”
gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
79%
5%
The gameplay is characterized by a complex political simulation that allows players to manage various aspects of a country, but it suffers from a lack of guidance and limited interaction options. While some players find enjoyment in the depth of mechanics and the satisfaction of governance, others criticize the dated graphics, poor voice acting, and numerous bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of addictive elements and frustrating limitations, leaving it feeling incomplete for many users.
- “Here, you run both the internals of your country by interacting with NPCs, parliament, and the many mechanics that have been implemented.”
- “Power & Revolution deserves absolute praise for sticking with what should be the core mechanic in political simulators: governance.”
- “Overall though, the gameplay is quite fun and very addictive.”
- “There's not much guidance as far as how the game mechanics work.”
- “Gameplay is a fail.”
- “Interactions are limited to a handful of options, and unrealistic gameplay.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
54%
39%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as outdated and poorly executed, with many reviewers comparing them to titles from over a decade ago. Users noted that character models are particularly unappealing, and overall visual quality is lacking, leading to a frustrating experience, especially for those with visual impairments. Despite some minor improvements in certain areas, the general consensus is that the graphics do not meet modern standards and detract from the gameplay experience.
- “It looks nice, graphically speaking; characters look goofy and weird, but I kind of like that.”
- “The ocean is smooth and good to look at; land is an improvement. On high graphic settings, it does run smoothly.”
- “I recommend you have a good graphics and video card.”
- “It is dated, the character graphics are utterly horrendous (think Elder Scrolls: Oblivion faces, a game that's 13 years old), the voice acting is nothing short of hilariously bad, and the gameplay is less varied than previous versions.”
- “Great idea not a good job: worst optimization I have ever seen, rare updates (paid), bugs everywhere, almost the same terrible graphics as the first game released years ago and all the stuff that makes a game bad.”
- “While the game is complex underneath, the lack of graphical polish leads me to conclude that at £40 this title is way overpriced.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some players noting a lack of depth or coherence in the narrative. While there are elements of intrigue, such as the emergence of terrorist cells, the overall storytelling experience is marred by technical issues, including frequent crashes during critical moments.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The narrative twists and character development are some of the best I've experienced in a game.”
- “I banned sects, and they all created a new terrorist cell - and each one went into negative numbers of preparedness and plot power (checked through the gods n spy DLC).”
- “I mean I've been playing games since the 80s and this game crashes just when you are about to finalize deals, or you are in an important space mission, or when you think you are about to conquer a country.”
- “There is no story.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance, frequent crashes, and numerous bugs. While some players experienced smooth gameplay for short sessions, the overall consensus is that the game lacks essential features and updates, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite acknowledging the complexity of the game's calculations, the general sentiment is that it is poorly optimized and in need of substantial improvements.
- “I played the game for 2 hours straight and it ran smoothly the whole time.”
- “Scream 'unoptimized!' all you want, but I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt that writing all of the calculations for the game world was hard enough without having to make the code unreadable by optimizing it too.”
- “Moreover, performance is not well optimized, and the game is, in my opinion, still lacking important features which ought to be introduced to bring the political simulation to perfection: for example, the flawless implementation of different types of government that can be chosen for one's nation at the discretion of the player, considering political circumstances, of course.”
- “Moreover, performance is not well optimized and the game is, in my opinion, still lacking important features which ought to be introduced to bring the political simulation to perfection: for example, the flawless implementation of different types of government which can then be chosen for one's nation at the discretion of the player, considering political circumstances, of course.”
- “Great idea, not a good job: worst optimization I have ever seen, rare updates (paid), bugs everywhere, almost the same terrible graphics as the first game released years ago, and all the stuff that makes a game bad.”
- “The game is poorly optimized.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant commitment akin to having a "second life." Many find the mechanics poorly explained and frustrating, leading to a sense of monotony and the need for frequent, repetitive tasks to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “That said, there are just too many things that are either tedious, too ill-explained (even with the godsnspy addon), or just don't work like they should, either by design or not.”
- “If you want to do well in the long run, you have to hold these tedious meetings almost on a daily basis if you are playing in the USA.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both dated and unintentionally amusing, particularly due to poor voice acting and outdated graphics that evoke nostalgia for older titles. While some players find the absurdity of the gameplay initially funny, this novelty wears off quickly, leading to frustration with the game's broken elements. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, eliciting both laughter and disappointment.
- “Thanks guys for clearing that part of history up for me... sarcasm much... anyway just clear that up for me and I won't have much of a problem... right now I am laughing because war in this game is funny but after 3 games it is not funny anymore... thanks guys and gals for listening I still love this game don't give up but don't also become greedy either.”
- “Funny thing is, it isn't my computer.”
- “It is dated, the character graphics are utterly horrendous (think Elder Scrolls: Oblivion faces, a game that's 13 years old), the voice acting is nothing short of hilariously bad, and the gameplay is less varied than previous versions.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's replayability is significantly enhanced in the 2018 edition, offering players the ability to choose from nearly all countries in the world, which provides a diverse range of gameplay options. Users find it both educational and engaging, contributing to its enormous replay value.
- “It's educational, very interesting, and the replay value is enormous.”
- “Almost all countries are playable.”
- “After the 2018 edition, the game is much more playable.”
- “It offers really wide gameplay options for the players as all the countries in the world are playable in the game.”
- “+ almost all countries are playable”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as exploitative, with many users labeling it a cash grab due to the lack of bug fixes and misleading advertising that suggests the game is complete. Overall, players feel that the developers prioritize profit over quality and player experience.
- “The developers never bother to fix the bugs in these games, and it's obvious that it's just a cash grab at this point.”
- “They are falsely advertising the game, and in no way should it be considered a 'finished or complete' game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting the impactful moment of Dom's death in Gears of War 3, which evokes deep feelings and even tears. The emotional weight of this scene is so significant that some would prefer to relive it rather than deal with the game's frustrating interface.
- “If I had to choose between navigating this clunky interface and watching Dom die in Gears of War 3 for the first time over and over again, I would choose the latter. That moment made me cry when I watched it.”

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