President for a Day - Corruption
- August 5, 2015
- Serious Games Interactive
Get on Steam"President for a Day - Corruption" is a simulation game that lets you play as an African president, facing controversial decisions on topics like corruption, democracy, and foreign aid. The game features four diverse scenarios based on real African events, and addresses issues such as human rights, cultural differences, and governance. Your choices will impact the country's development, as you deal with challenges such as famine, foreign intervention, and ethnic conflicts.
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Reviews
- The game offers a simple yet engaging experience with mechanics that allow for strategic decision-making, reminiscent of Democracy 3.
- At a low price point, the game provides enough content for casual play, making it a decent option for those looking to kill time.
- The scenarios encourage replayability as players can approach dilemmas differently to achieve better outcomes.
- The game is very short, with only a few scenarios that can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of satisfaction and depth.
- Many players found the lack of a tutorial and confusing mechanics frustrating, making it difficult to understand how to play effectively.
- In-game advertising and a perceived lack of content for the price point have led to disappointment among players.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, as players navigate various missions set in Africa, each with differing levels of difficulty. Players lead a country through challenges, facing time constraints that add to the strategic depth of the narrative. However, some missions, particularly the easier ones, are criticized for lacking engagement.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The game is set in Africa, and you lead a different country in missions that vary in difficulty.”
“You have a fixed time for every mission, for example, 13 turns, which means you can only make 13 different moves with one army.”
“The game is set in Africa, and you lead a different country in the missions, which differ in their difficulty. I think that the easiest mission is the most ridiculous mission.”
“Also, you have a fixed time for every mission; for example, 13 turns. This means you can only make 13 different moves with one army.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that can lead to complex outcomes, reminiscent of titles like Democracy 3. However, players note a lack of depth and variety, with some suggesting that improved animations could enhance the overall experience despite the limited gameplay duration.
“It's simple with straightforward mechanics, yet similar to Democracy 3, it's really easy to mess everything up.”
“So it's president for a day, but the gameplay experience lasts for an hour.”
“Better animations might make the game alright enough to give it a thumbs up despite the lack of gameplay.”
“So it's president for a day, but only gameplay for an hour.”
“It's simple with simple mechanics, yet (similar to Democracy 3) it's really easy to mess everything up.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game includes in-game advertising, which has frustrated some players who feel that paying for the game should exempt them from such promotions. Users express disappointment over being directed to external websites for additional games, likening the experience to that of a free mobile or browser game rather than a paid title.
“One thing that concerns me is the fact that after doing an awesome job on one playthrough, I was presented with an advertisement for another game by the same company on a website that is foreign to the Steam network.”
“This is really upsetting because at this point it felt like I paid five dollars for what could have been a phone app or a browser game. Even though I’ve paid fair and square for the game, it is presenting in-game advertising directing to a website off the Steam network for more cheap-looking games.”
“It has in-game advertising.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered lackluster and simplistic, with minimal visual appeal and limited dynamic elements. Users note that the overall presentation feels basic, lacking the depth and detail expected in a more engaging simulation.
“Basically a democracy clone with lackluster graphics and limited changeable elements.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and fail to enhance the overall experience.”
“The visual presentation is disappointing, lacking detail and depth.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is largely stable and bug-free, with only occasional illogical resolutions or minor bugs noted. The animations are well-received, contributing to a generally positive experience regarding stability.
“The animations are nice, and as far as I can tell, the game is bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or stutters.”
“The resolutions aren't always logical and sometimes seem buggy.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Despite having only four scenarios, the game's decision-driven mechanics enhance its replayability, encouraging players to revisit each scenario multiple times. The short length of the game, combined with its challenging elements, leaves players eager to explore different strategies and outcomes.
“Though it has only 4 scenarios to choose from, your own decisions dictate the further outcomes, which increases the game's replayability.”
“It's a very short game, but it offers enough challenge to make you want to play through each scenario two or three times. The length is well judged, leaving you feeling like you're just getting into your stride, encouraging you to try each scenario a couple of times to figure out how to beat them.”
“Though it has only 4 scenarios to choose from, the player's decisions dictate the further outcomes, which increases the game's replayability.”
“Very short game, but with some replayability and enough challenge to make you want to play through each scenario two or three times. The length is well judged, leaving you feeling like you're just getting into your stride, and you might well try each a couple of times to work out how to beat them.”
“The limited number of scenarios makes it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough, leading to a lack of long-term replayability.”
- music1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps me engaged.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, enhancing the emotional depth of the game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
