Power & Revolution 2023 Edition
- July 17, 2023
- Eversim
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Power & Revolution 2023 Edition" is a simulation game that takes place in a world on the brink of conflict, with the war in Ukraine causing geopolitical and economic instability. Players can participate in wargame features, such as building barriers and simulating troop morale, to add depth to the conflict simulation. The goal is to find a resolution to the war while managing the effects on the global economy and social stability.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive geopolitical simulation experience with a variety of diplomatic options and character interactions.
- Eversim has shown responsiveness to community feedback, implementing some requested features and improvements in the latest version.
- Despite its bugs, many players find the game enjoyable and addictive, especially for fans of the genre.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes, save failures, and unresponsive AI, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players feel that the game has not significantly improved over previous versions, often citing it as a recycled product with minimal new content.
- The developers have been criticized for their lack of timely updates and support, leaving players feeling like they are acting as unpaid testers.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is polarizing; while some players find it enjoyable and engaging despite its flaws, others criticize its lack of depth, unbalanced systems, and persistent bugs. Many users express disappointment with the economic and diplomatic mechanics, feeling they do not provide meaningful interactions or changes. Overall, the game offers entertainment for dedicated fans of the series, but newcomers may find it lacking in functionality and polish.
“And if you don't really care about the average graphics, you will really enjoy the gameplay!”
“This game is great; I have played all the other ones except 2021-2022 because I hate the COVID mechanics, but this one is worth it.”
“Of course, this game is always about personal preference. If you've never played before, go watch some gameplay videos and check if this is the type of vibe you're into. Personally, though, I've got thousands of hours of game time between these titles. Despite its infamous flaws, this game brings me a significant amount of entertainment, and it's the only politics simulator that allows you to do as much as you can within this game.”
“If you're coming in expecting any type of economics-based gameplay where your policies can cause meaningful change in your country's GDP, currency exchange rate, and overall wealth, then look somewhere else.”
“With this version, I feel like I've accomplished all I want to accomplish in the game after about 7 hours of gameplay.”
“The two new mechanics, immigration and illegal employment, neither one works; just as every year, none of this developer's ideas pan out. Do yourself a favor and let them go bankrupt; it isn't worth it to buy the same 2010 engine year after year for them to laugh at us.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability remains a significant concern, with many users reporting persistent bugs and issues that detract from the experience. While some players note improvements in the latest version, the game is still described as a "buggy mess," particularly for those familiar with previous installments. A few users have experienced fewer bugs in their recent playthroughs, but the consensus is that the game is far from polished.
“This copy seems to be, so far in the 16+ hours I've played, bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major glitches.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay sessions.”
“This game was always a one-of-a-kind experience, albeit a very buggy mess of one.”
“Good concept, but a buggy mess of a nightmare.”
“I've been a devoted fan since 2008, but the latest installments are more buggy than the previous ones.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for being outdated and reminiscent of the 90s, with many users expressing a desire for a significant overhaul. Despite these shortcomings, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, indicating that graphics may not be a dealbreaker for everyone. Overall, while there are few graphical bugs reported, the visuals are generally considered subpar.
“I haven't come across that bug yet where every single nation slowly begins to run out of power and starts frantically building energy infrastructure; I have come across 0 graphical bugs thus far also.”
“Same game, same bugs, same graphics from the 90s... Eversim shouldn't be allowed to make games.”
“Still buggy, and there should be a graphics overhaul.”
“Even though the graphics are bad, I recommend it.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it lacking depth and engagement, particularly criticizing the media manipulation mission as uninspired. Others noted the absence of a compelling narrative, suggesting that the overall storytelling is weak or nonexistent.
“Gather round and let me tell you the story of Danny Campese, Prime Minister of Australia from 2023 to 2040.”
“The media manipulation mission is so lame!”
“No story.”
“No story.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant optimization issues, noting that even high-end hardware struggles to achieve playable frame rates, with performance often dropping below 20fps at medium settings. Complaints highlight stuttering and slowdowns during gameplay, indicating poor programming and a lack of meaningful performance enhancements or quality of life improvements.
“The game has not seen any significant quality of life improvements or performance enhancements, which is disappointing.”
“Despite having a powerful setup with a Ryzen 7 5800X and an RTX 3070, I struggle to achieve more than 20 FPS at medium settings, indicating poor optimization.”
“I have a Ryzen 7 5800X and an RTX 3070 with 34GB DDR4 RAM, and I can't play this 2000s game above 20 FPS at medium settings. It's awful programming.”
“There's a lot of stuttering and slowness during the wars.”
“It's the exact same game as usual with only small additions that do very little, and there are no quality of life improvements or performance enhancements as expected.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
