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President for a Day - Corruption is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Serious Games Interactive and was released on August 5, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

President for a Day- Corruption gives you the opportunity to assume the role of an African president. As such, you must make controversial decisions revolving around topics such as: democratic evolution, corruption, development aid- and cooperation.

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple yet engaging experience, allowing players to navigate dilemmas and make decisions that impact their virtual nation.
Despite its short length, the game has replayability as players can try different approaches to scenarios and improve their outcomes.
The concept of leading an African country and addressing real-world issues adds a thought-provoking layer to the gameplay.

The game is very short, with only a few scenarios that can be completed quickly, leading to a lack of satisfaction.
There is a lack of clear tutorials and explanations, making it confusing for new players to understand the mechanics.
The execution of the game is criticized for being poorly designed, with lackluster graphics and hidden information that detracts from the overall experience.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. Set in Africa, players lead a country through various missions of differing difficulty, with a fixed number of moves allowed per mission, adding a strategic layer to the narrative. However, some missions are perceived as less engaging, particularly the easier ones.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and 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 the missions, which differ in their difficulty.”
- “Also, you have a fixed time for every mission, e.g., 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, e.g., 13 turns. This 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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, reminiscent of Democracy 3, but players may find it easy to make mistakes. While the game offers a brief experience, lasting about an hour, the lack of depth and engaging animations detracts from its overall appeal.
- “It's simple with simple mechanics, yet (similar to Democracy 3) it's really easy to mess everything up.”
- “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.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism due to the presence of in-game advertising, which some players find frustrating, especially when it directs them to external websites for other games. This has led to feelings of dissatisfaction, as players feel they paid for a full game experience but are instead encountering ads reminiscent of mobile or browser games.
- “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 that, even though I’ve paid fair and square for the game, is presenting in-game advertising directing to a website off the Steam network for more cheap-looking games.”
- “It has in-game advertising.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics in the game are described as lackluster and uninspired, contributing to an overall feeling of mediocrity. Users note that the visual presentation does not enhance the gameplay experience, which is further hampered by limited features and simplistic data representation.
- “Basically a democracy clone with lackluster graphics and without most of the changeable elements.”
- “The graphics are disappointing and do not enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and fail to capture the essence of the game's theme.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users report that the game is largely bug-free and features nice animations, though some resolutions may appear illogical or occasionally buggy.
- “The animations are nice, and as far as I can tell, the game is bug-free.”
- “The resolutions aren't always logical and can seem buggy at times.”
- “The resolutions aren't always logical and can seem buggy at times.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
25%
The game features only four scenarios, but the impact of player decisions enhances its replayability, encouraging players to revisit each scenario multiple times. While the game is short, its challenging nature and well-paced design motivate players to explore different strategies, making it likely that they will play through each scenario two or three times.
- “Though it has only 4 scenarios to choose from, your own decisions dictate the further ongoings, which increases the game's replayability.”
- “Very short game, but with enough replayability and 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.”
- “Very short game, but with some replayability with enough challenge to make you want to play through each scenario two or three times. The length is well judged so that they all end 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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease. Many users appreciate its ability to create a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”

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President for a Day - Corruption is a casual strategy game.

President for a Day - Corruption is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

President for a Day - Corruption was released on August 5, 2015.

President for a Day - Corruption was developed by Serious Games Interactive.

President for a Day - Corruption has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its story.

President for a Day - Corruption is a single player game.

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