Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond

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Realpolitiks 3 is not designed to accurately simulate existing countries or their cultures. Instead, it is focused on providing a fun gameplay experience, letting you lead a country in a modern setting and rule it however you choose. To keep each playthrough fresh, countries are partially randomized at the start of every campaign. While borders, political systems, and overall power stay the same, …

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

31%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation and potential for improvement as it continues to develop.
The political and economic systems feel more fleshed out compared to previous iterations, indicating a commitment to enhancing gameplay.
The developers are actively seeking feedback and are communicative, which is promising for future updates.

The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, broken mechanics, and a poorly designed user interface that makes navigation difficult.
Many aspects of the game lack proper research, leading to unrealistic representations of countries and their political systems.
Players have expressed frustration over the lack of tutorials and explanations for game mechanics, making it hard to understand how to play effectively.

gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for broken mechanics and a lack of innovation compared to previous titles, with players noting that the economic system is flawed. While the foundational gameplay is considered decent, it suffers from insufficient explanations of mechanics, leaving players wanting more detailed guidance. Overall, the game appears to require significant refinement and research to enhance the player experience.
- “The gameplay foundation is decent, but the scenario really needs some research and work.”
- “I could easily predict in the first hour of gameplay that the game was made by a Polish genius studio. I was right...”
- “Broken mechanics, and not fully implemented others.”
- “The gameplay is unchanged from previous titles, and the economy mechanism is broken.”
- “The game also needs more explanation of mechanics; the in-game wiki is there, but it doesn't have enough details.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting it as a "buggy mess." Overall, the consensus indicates that the game's stability is a major concern.
- “However, right now it is an absolute buggy mess.”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics received criticism for a poorly designed graphical user interface, which hinders navigation and detracts from the overall experience. Users find the design aspects to be lacking, leading to frustration.
- “Furthermore, the graphical user interface is poorly designed, making navigation frustrating.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that the concept of "grinding" in the context of organic farming may not be well-supported by scientific research, indicating that it could be a challenging endeavor for a technocratic government.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of the government's demographics and the exaggerated portrayal of its ministries, which users find amusing despite the serious underlying themes.
- “The humor in this game is so sharp that it makes even the most serious situations feel lighthearted.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the clever puns and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- “The absurdity of the characters and their situations adds a hilarious twist to the gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, allowing it to run smoothly even on older hardware.
- “Runs smoothly on my somewhat ancient potato of a PC.”
- “The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I was surprised at how well it performs; the optimization really makes a difference!”