Power & Revolution 2020 Edition

About

"Power & Revolution 2020 Edition" is a strategy, simulation, and management game that allows you to play as the Head of State or the opposition leader in any country, with the goal of extending your influence and changing the world's destiny. The game features detailed simulations of economic, political, military, and other aspects of our current world, with over 100,000 data points and 15,000 texts. New scenarios include containing the Covid-19 pandemic, participating in the 2020 US presidential election, and engaging in lightning wars.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Power & Revolution 2020 Edition screenshot

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 448 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay12 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and in-depth geopolitical simulation experience, allowing players to make a wide range of decisions as a head of state.
Many players find the game to be engaging and fun, especially for those interested in politics and strategy.
Despite its bugs, some users appreciate the complexity and depth of the game, noting that it can provide endless hours of gameplay.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable for many users.
Players criticize the lack of meaningful updates and support from the developers, feeling that the game is overpriced for the quality provided.
The user interface is considered outdated and cumbersome, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
70%
24%
The gameplay has been criticized for being repetitive, buggy, and poorly designed, with static mechanics that limit player choices and a frustrating user interface. Many reviewers feel that the game lacks depth in its political and economic systems, and the absence of multiplayer options exacerbates its issues. Overall, while the game offers a unique simulation experience, its execution leaves much to be desired, prompting calls for a complete redesign.
- “I've watched countless hours of online videos to try and understand the game's mechanics and played countless hours trying to do well in this game.”
- “Yes, it does indeed have some bugs, but I haven't found any that majorly impact the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is a very big factor, and it really feels like they turned the slider down all the way on it when they were making it.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive.”
- “For the love of god, do something about bugs because the game is great but unplayable due to those weird situations during gameplay.”
- “The advisor system is also flawed; it's not engaging or fun, serves no gameplay purpose, and is just annoying to have popping up on your screen every 2 seconds.”
stability
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting persistent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that have plagued multiple editions over the years. While some players have experienced brief periods without crashes, the overall sentiment is that the game remains fundamentally broken, with developers seemingly neglecting necessary fixes. Despite its unique simulation offering, the game's technical shortcomings make it a poor investment for many.
- “Don't buy this, the game is fundamentally broken, which is somewhat understandable given the scale of the simulation they went for, but the real problem is that the devs aren't even working on fixing anything.”
- “This game is too buggy to justify its price.”
- “It's just sorely let down by the god awful graphics, horrible UI decisions, buggy text, bad additional scenarios, and a horrible modding scene.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
69%
22%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, with many users describing them as clunky and akin to a mobile browser game. Despite some minor improvements, the overall visual presentation remains a significant drawback, compounded by persistent bugs and a lack of meaningful updates. While some players prioritize gameplay over graphics, the consensus is that the visuals detract from the experience, leading many to recommend waiting for discounts before purchasing.
- “It has improved in many areas such as stability and graphical improvements, but best of all are the new features that keep being added!”
- “But still, it is a good game. I bought it to support the developers. I hope they will make GPS5 much better with new UI, graphics, better optimization, and voice acting.”
- “It may have some bugs and the graphics that are from 2000 may be a problem for some players, but still, this game is a category of its own.”
- “They publish the same game every single year with graphics like it's a browser game for mobile, aren't fixing bugs (not even the bugs from the past games are being fixed in the 'new' game) and take an amount of it as if it was a high-end flight simulator that took the best developers years to publish.”
- “This game is full of bugs, lags, poor graphics, and sometimes unrealistic events.”
- “It's just sorely let down by the god awful graphics, horrible UI decisions, buggy text, bad additional scenarios, and (for the $15 you pay to access mods) a horrible modding scene.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users citing severe performance issues and numerous bugs that render it unplayable. Conversely, some players report a stable experience with smooth performance. Overall, while the game shows potential and is appreciated for its concept, its execution suffers significantly due to poor optimization and outdated elements.
- “This game is very stable and runs smoothly.”
- “But still, it is a good game. I bought it to support the developers. I hope they will make GPS5 much better with a new UI, graphics, better optimization, and voice acting.”
- “This game is full of bugs and is very poorly optimized.”
- “Its been a decade and this game still has the same bugs and absolutely crap optimization.”
- “Well, the game is great for its genre; it might be the only game this complex. It is a great game in concept but poorly executed, with lots of bugs and bad optimization, dated UI, and bad voice acting.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly during elections, to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to progress. Additionally, technical issues and a lack of clear explanations for certain features contribute to the frustration surrounding the grinding experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Especially during elections, this is necessary because they can be kind of tedious in my opinion.”
- “I have a beefy PC and this game runs poorly; some features are not explained anywhere, and warfare feels almost tedious.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the amusing customization options, such as the quirky "vermin supreme shoe head." This element adds a lighthearted and entertaining touch to the overall experience.
- “The game features hilarious customization options, like the Vermin Supreme shoe head.”
- “The humor in the game is top-notch, with quirky customization options that keep you laughing.”
- “I love the funny customization options, especially the Vermin Supreme shoe head!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, citing features like coalition governments, the ability to play as various factions including terrorist organizations, and options to switch parties or roles, which encourage diverse gameplay experiences.
- “The game offers a variety of coalition governments and playable factions, allowing players to form new parties or even resign from their current party to join others, which adds immense replayability.”
- “With multiple playable terrorist organizations and the ability to take on different roles, such as the head of the army, the game encourages players to explore various strategies and outcomes.”
- “The freedom to switch allegiances and experiment with different political dynamics makes each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”