Private Military Manager: Prologue

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"Private Military Manager: Prologue" is a simulation game where you run a private military company in 1990s South America, dealing with cartels, corruption, and political turmoil. As the CEO, you issue tactical directives in combat simulations for missions, with high rewards but no second chances if you fail. Realism and persistence are key in this challenging world.

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

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game has a unique and interesting concept that combines tactical management with engaging gameplay.
Players appreciate the depth of the gameplay, particularly the roster management and training aspects, which add a layer of strategy.
The demo shows great potential, with many players expressing excitement for the full release and the improvements that could come with it.

The game suffers from various technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and a poorly optimized user interface that can be frustrating to navigate.
Some players feel that the training phases are too long and not engaging enough, leading to a sense of tedium.
There are concerns about the game's narrative and thematic elements, with some players finding the story to be cheesy or problematic.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has been criticized as a bland and cheesy propaganda piece, lacking depth and engagement, though some find its goofiness endearing. Players express a desire for more mission complexity and tactical options, as well as opportunities for side missions that don't conflict with main objectives. Overall, while the story may not be its strongest aspect, there is potential for improvement in the full release.
- “The story is also kinda goofy, but in a good way.”
- “I loved the training aspect before the actual mission/operation starts.”
- “Overall, I had a ton of fun and I am looking forward to more missions.”
- “The weakest point right now is that training phases between missions are long and not engaging.”
- “It's hard to judge what the full release will be like based on the mission we got here.”
- “I do like it, but I think I had envisioned a larger scale PMC than it is from the impression I got from their videos. I want to be able to send units off on quick missions and into limited intel scenarios because I didn't prepare properly. This one, several weeks of preparing for a single operation makes it feel a bit tiresome; after a few weeks, you just want to get in and do the actual mission already.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being interesting and in-depth, with a core loop focused on planning operations and raising character stats. While some users noted a few bugs and a need for more engaging training mechanics, the overall experience remains enjoyable, despite criticisms of the story's quality. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics and the ability to run simulations for optimal outcomes.
- “Interesting and in-depth gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “The training mechanics need to be more involved somehow.”
- “Gameplay in 80% consists of raising people's stats.”
- “The core gameplay loop here involves planning for an operation, which means you can run as many 'simulation' ops as you want to get the best possible outcome, with the goal of passing an inspection from your handlers each week and eventually completing the real op.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are poorly optimized, leading to significant issues such as crashes and driver corruption for some users. Additionally, there is a lack of options to adjust graphic settings, and inconsistencies in artwork detract from the overall aesthetic experience. Overall, while the game has potential, its graphical performance and design coherence are major drawbacks.
- “Not well optimized, plenty of grammar errors in English, and no options to change graphic settings.”
- “To me, the inconsistency in artwork causes a bigger problem.”
- “Oh yeah, and to make sure it wasn't the game, I ran The First Descendant, which is graphically more intensive than this, and nothing happened for like the hour and a half I played it.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The demo offers a reasonable way to spend an afternoon, but many users feel it lacks significant replay value and would benefit from additional features to encourage experimentation and repeated play.
- “Good little demo, although I do wish they added some sort of replayable feature to keep you wanting to test and experiment.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully creates a unique atmosphere, enhanced by quirky UI elements and engaging dialogue, despite some oddities. Players appreciate the transition from training to operational views, which adds to the overall fun and immersive experience.
- “I'm also digging the general atmosphere.”
- “It's a neat idea, and does have some atmosphere too; the UI has some quirky bits, and some of the dialogue is a little strange in parts. It was fun, and the change of view from the training exercise to the operational view was very cool too.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with users noting a lack of clarity on how stats affect performance, numerous grammar errors, and the absence of options to adjust graphic settings. Overall, these issues contribute to a frustrating user experience.
- “Not only is this incredibly boring, but it's never properly explained (or depicted in an obvious manner) how each stat impacts a soldier's performance.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as "big funny," indicating that players find it to be highly entertaining and effective in eliciting laughter. Overall, the comedic elements are a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been noted for its potential copyright issues, particularly for streamers on platforms like YouTube, where the intro music may lead to content being claimed. Overall, while the soundtrack may enhance the gaming experience, it poses challenges for content creators.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music dynamically changes with the gameplay, making every moment feel unique and engaging.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps things fresh and exciting, and I often find myself humming the tunes long after I've finished playing.”
- “The intro music is prone to copyright claims on YouTube, which can be frustrating for streamers.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, often feeling out of place and distracting.”

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