Power to the People

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In "Power to the People", you are tasked with building and maintaining a power grid for a growing population, while managing resources and dealing with potential disasters. Your goal is to sell energy, earn money, and expand your network to ensure continuous power supply.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging management experience, allowing players to strategize and optimize power distribution in a growing metropolis.
It features a well-designed tutorial that helps players understand the mechanics and provides a satisfying learning curve.
The graphics and aesthetic of the game are appealing, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for players.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a sense of tedium after a few hours of play.
Power line mechanics are frustrating, with frequent overloads and explosions that detract from the overall enjoyment.
The game suffers from a lack of meaningful choices and strategic variation, making it feel simplistic and limiting in terms of long-term engagement.

gameplay
29 mentions
24 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of simplicity and frustration, with many players finding the mechanics easy to grasp but lacking depth and challenge as the game progresses. While some appreciate the soothing and strategic aspects of managing an electrical grid, others criticize the limited tools available to tackle increasing difficulties and the lack of engaging content over time. Overall, the game offers enjoyable casual gameplay but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex simulation experience.
- “The game mechanics are fairly straightforward and easy to pick up.”
- “Although it can be difficult at times, the game is very satisfying and has soothing gameplay.”
- “Fun game, needs some tweaks to the mechanics, like the ability for power plants to share load if they are tied into the grid, rather than the closest plant getting all of the load.”
- “This game lacks the depth and realism to be a simulator, but also lacks sufficient mechanics to be a puzzle-type challenge.”
- “Its okay for the first few maps but once the difficulty curve ramps up a while into gameplay I just feel more frustrated by a lack of tools to actually overcome challenges.”
- “I really wanted to like this game, I like the premise and the art style but the gameplay itself is just awful.”
graphics
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, attention to detail, and solid user interface, contributing to a pleasant visual experience. However, some players noted issues such as energy consumption on high-powered systems and occasional glitches, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's atmosphere and replayability.
- “First and foremost, I really enjoy the graphic style of the game, the attention to detail in the buildings and landmarks, and the music that is very catchy.”
- “Very nice game, the UI is neat and the graphics are awesome, with lots of details here and there!”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “My graphics card was guzzling electricity to render the game on my high-powered PC, complete with an energy-sapping monitor.”
- “I really wanted to like this game; I like the premise and the art style, but the gameplay itself is just awful.”
- “The game has minimalist graphics and three fascinating modes.”
story
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with users noting a lack of depth and similarity across missions, leading to disengagement. However, there is a humorous narrative involving an electrician facing natural disasters, which adds some charm to the gameplay experience. Overall, the storytelling aspect is considered weak, with a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than a compelling narrative.
- “A funny story, an electrician struggling with natural disasters.”
- “The main mission will teach advanced techniques as you play.”
- “Power to the People is a simulation of the city's energy system with a large number of missions, difficulty levels, and a variety of game options.”
- “☐ no story”
- “Each mission is fairly similar.”
- “After the second mission, it was hard to start a third, and I stopped shortly after.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its catchy, horn-heavy soundtrack that enhances the aesthetic experience, others find it repetitive and note that certain audio choices, like electrical buzzing, can be unpleasant. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though it may benefit from more variety.
- “It’s aesthetically pleasing, with a horn-heavy soundtrack that almost every city-builder uses to lull you into a trance, and there wasn’t any part of the formula that I didn’t feel was locked solid.”
- “First and foremost, I really enjoy the graphic style of the game, the attention to detail in the buildings and landmarks, and the music that is very catchy.”
- “My only criticism is the music seems to get a bit repetitive, because I spent so many fun hours in this game already.”
- “The music is very catchy, but it can become tiresome after extended play sessions.”
- “While the soundtrack is aesthetically pleasing, it lacks variety and can feel monotonous over time.”
optimization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Users report that while energy storage is highly efficient and performance across various battery types is comparable, the lack of accessible performance metrics makes it difficult to make informed choices. Additionally, running the game on a 4K monitor negatively impacts performance, indicating that overall optimization could be improved.
- “Energy storage is 100% efficient, and all types beyond lithium-ion offer roughly the same performance.”
- “I was running on a 4K monitor, which seems to affect performance no matter what you do on Chrome OS.”
- “Energy storage is 100% efficient, and all types beyond lithium-ion are roughly the same in performance.”
- “There is no easy way to see predicted performance metrics to help you make choices, such as capacity factors, levelized costs, and interest rates.”
- “I was running on a 4K monitor, and that seems to affect performance no matter what you do on Chrome OS.”
grinding
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect initially engaging and enjoyable, but it quickly becomes tedious and frustrating, especially when unexpected setbacks occur. Many feel that the amount of time required for grinding can be overwhelming, detracting from the overall fun of the game.
- “The grinding in this game is both rewarding and addictive.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics keep me engaged for hours.”
- “Addicting and fun until you start having a stupid power line or six all go out for no reason, which makes it so tedious that the fun just drifts away.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Seems like a fun idea, but in practice, it's more tedious once you get past the first week or so.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a comedic storyline about an electrician facing natural disasters, which has resonated with players and elicited laughter. Overall, it is recommended for its entertaining and funny content.
- “It made me laugh.”
- “The game is great and funny, and I would recommend it.”
- “A funny story about an electrician struggling with natural disasters.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its significant replayability, offering depth and a rewarding learning curve, making it an engaging experience for players. Its well-crafted design and enjoyable management mechanics further enhance its replay value.
- “It's really well made, has a good amount of depth and replayability, and has a nice aesthetic.”
- “Very fun management game, has a lot of replayability as well as a good learning curve.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably affected as the power grid expands, leading to frequent bugs such as power lines failing to function and buildings not connecting properly. While the graphics and overall aesthetic are appealing, players report encountering various glitches that detract from the experience.
- “As your power grid grows, the connections become very buggy—lines won't carry power, and adjacent buildings won't connect properly.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a pleasant aesthetic, but there are some ugly glitches that detract from the experience.”
- “The stability issues make it frustrating to progress, as frequent crashes and bugs disrupt gameplay.”