Putin takes taxes
- February 20, 2018
- Hardcore Studio
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players find humor in the absurdity of the game's premise, enjoying it as a joke or ironic gift.
- A few users appreciate the game as a unique political commentary, highlighting its satirical take on current events.
- Despite its flaws, some players claim it provides a form of entertainment, with one stating it was the 'most quality entertainment' they've ever had.
- The game is criticized for its poor graphics, broken English translations, and lack of technical quality, making it feel like a cash grab.
- Many players report gameplay bugs, tedious mechanics, and a lack of meaningful content, leading to a frustrating experience.
- There are concerns about unethical practices by the developer, including fake reviews and connections to other low-quality games.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting intense moments and a variety of interactions, while others criticize it for being shallow and plagued by bugs. Many feel the overall experience is marred by poor graphics and obnoxious music, leading to disappointment, especially for those who had higher expectations. Overall, it appears to fall into the category of typical shovelware, lacking depth and polish.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which fails to enhance even when resolution options are adjusted, resulting in lackluster visuals. Reviewers describe the graphics as simplistic and unappealing, likening the overall presentation 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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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 a low-effort project, with suspiciously coordinated reviews suggesting a pattern of manipulation and exploitation within the Steam marketplace.
“The game feels like a cash grab, designed solely to exploit players rather than provide a genuine gaming experience.”
“The monetization strategy is aggressive, pushing players to spend money on features that should be part of the base game.”
“It seems like the developers are more interested in making money than creating a quality product, which is disappointing.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to become tedious rather quickly, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.
“It gets tedious fairly quickly.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to progress.”
