Putin takes taxes

About

Putin takes taxes is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Hardcore Studio and was released on February 20, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Putin Takes Taxes" is a simulation game where you play as President Putin, personally collecting taxes from your people and restoring order to the streets. Use action buttons in a randomly generated order to demand payment from those carrying money, or send duck-toting citizens to jail. With an emphasis on communication, this game offers a unique and engaging experience for those interested in the responsibilities of a president.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

EZ to get all achievements, making it appealing for completionists.
Some players find it entertaining and humorous, especially as a gift for friends.
Offers a unique political commentary that some players appreciate.

The game is criticized for being a cash grab with poor graphics and broken English translations.
Technical issues and lack of customization options make it frustrating for many players.
The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, leading to a lack of genuine interest from the gaming community.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting intense moments and variety in interactions, while others criticize it for being shallow and plagued by bugs. Many feel the overall experience is marred by poor visual design and obnoxious music, leading to disappointment, especially given the game's potential. Overall, it appears to fall into the category of typical shovelware, lacking the depth and polish expected by players.
- “Intense gameplay you've never seen before.”
- “There is actual gameplay (which again, can't be said for all the shovelware on Steam...) and variety in people you hassle and who carries what, so you can't judge based on that alone.”
- “Obnoxious music, gameplay bugs even without any real gameplay, and ugly visual design.”
- “Typical shovelware containing names like Putin, shallow gameplay, and utterly bad graphics.”
- “There is actual gameplay (which again, can't be said for all the shovelware on Steam...) and variety in people you hassle and who carries what so you can't judge based on that alone.... and that's about it.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics of the game are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which fails to enhance the visual experience despite resolution options that merely upscale the simplistic 2D assets. Reviewers describe the visuals as lackluster and unappealing, likening the overall quality to typical shovelware.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of "Putin Takes Taxes" is criticized as a cash grab, leveraging the controversial figure of Vladimir Putin to attract attention and sales. The game is perceived as lacking genuine content, with numerous fake reviews suggesting a coordinated effort to promote it, highlighting concerns about its legitimacy and the prevalence of scams on the platform.
- “This game feels like a cash grab, designed solely to exploit players rather than provide a genuine gaming experience.”
- “The monetization strategy is aggressive, making it clear that the developers are more interested in profits than player satisfaction.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could have potential being ruined by predatory monetization practices.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to become tedious rather quickly, indicating that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
- “It gets tedious fairly quickly.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being obnoxious and overly loud, often detracting from the overall experience. Many users found it jarring and distracting, contributing to a negative impression alongside gameplay bugs and poor visual design.
- “Obnoxious music, gameplay bugs even without any real gameplay, and ugly visual design.”
- “The loud music caught me off guard.”