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President for a Day - Floodings

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65%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
gameplay, optimization
68% User Score Based on 47 reviews

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President for a Day - Floodings is a single player turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Serious Games Interactive and was released on August 12, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

President for A Day: Floodings is a turn-based strategy game where YOU are the President of Pakistan. With two weeks to Election Day, the monsoon could not come at a worse time. And in its wake comes famine, cholera, rebels, and much more. Can you save the nation in its hour of need?

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions

  • Unique and thought-provoking simulation focused on crisis management and political decision-making during a national disaster.
  • Challenging gameplay involving strategic resource management and balancing humanitarian, security, and political pressures.
  • Educational and intellectually engaging experience that realistically illustrates the complexity of leadership under pressure.
  • Relatively simple mechanics and limited event variety reduce replay value and depth compared to larger strategy games.
  • Minimalist visual and audio design may feel dry or unengaging to players who prefer more dynamic presentation.
  • Lack of features like save game and widescreen support, with some reports of bugs and poor optimization.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay centers on turn-based crisis management and political decision-making, offering a strategic yet accessible experience that emphasizes prioritizing challenges during a disaster. While mechanics are simpler and sometimes cryptic, especially in systems like refugee management, the gameplay effectively conveys the complexities of governance and quickly reveals whether it suits a player's taste.

    • “These overlapping challenges form the core of the gameplay, forcing players to constantly evaluate priorities and decide which problems require immediate attention.”
    • “Gameplay revolves around a turn-based decision system in which each turn represents a short period during the unfolding disaster.”
    • “By focusing on crisis management and political decision-making rather than conventional gameplay systems, it provides insight into the complexities of governing during a national disaster.”
    • “The mechanics are relatively simple compared to larger political or grand strategy simulations, and the number of possible events is somewhat limited.”
    • “Some of the underlying mechanics were cryptic, such as the refugee system.”
    • “Good thing - you'll know whether you like it or not within 2 minutes of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features simple, clear graphics focused on maps, event panels, and menus rather than high-end visuals or cinematic storytelling. Users appreciate the effective use of geographic elements and color-coded interfaces, noting that the graphics and sound are well-suited to the game's style.

    • “Graphic and sound are very good for this type of game.”
    • “Rather than emphasizing high-end graphics or cinematic storytelling, the game relies on simple maps, event panels, and decision menus to present information clearly.”
    • “Otherwise I liked the geographical location of Pakistan, drafting troops from the Afghan border, and having a bunch of nukes around that generate barbarians in exchange for better score generation, and using the card-based interface to implement dictates in color-coded branches.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is conveyed through straightforward maps, event panels, and decision menus, focusing on clear and simple presentation rather than cinematic flair. It explores themes of unpredictability and perseverance, with a quirky and unique narrative style. Overall, the story offers an amusing and heartfelt indie experience.

    • “Rather than emphasizing high-end graphics or cinematic storytelling, the game relies on simple maps, event panels, and decision menus to present information clearly.”
    • “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.”
    • “President for a Day Floodings is a strange little indie game, with a funny looking design and story.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "President for a Day Floodings" is quirky and original, contributing to its charm despite its simplicity. While some find its design and story amusing, the overall comedic impact is mild but enjoyable for those seeking a light, funny indie experience.

    • “President for a Day: Floodings is a strange little indie game, with a funny-looking design and story.”
    • “Funny, original (as far as I know) game. It is really easy to win, but if you want a challenge, I'd advise trying to get all achievements.”
    • “4/10 - funny little indie game.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music features a serious and reflective tone that effectively complements the game's atmosphere, providing a calming and reassuring experience for players.

    • “Background music maintains a serious and reflective tone that matches the gravity of the situation.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from severe optimization issues, causing frequent stuttering and a frustrating experience even during short play sessions. Players strongly advise against purchasing due to these performance problems.

    • “Don't waste your money on this poorly optimized game.”
    • “I had to play this game for 5 minutes before I could review it, and during those 5 minutes, I just stared at the game wishing the stuttering would stop.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively creates a strong atmosphere of urgency from the very beginning, immersing players in a tense and compelling environment.

    • “From the very beginning, the game establishes an atmosphere of urgency.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game suffers from frequent bugs and stability issues, consistent with other titles by the developer, which detracts from the overall experience.

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President for a Day - Floodings is a turn-based strategy game with historical theme.

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

President for a Day - Floodings was released on August 12, 2015.

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

President for a Day - Floodings has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

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

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