Respublica

Create a politician and start your legacy. Run in national and local elections. Create and vote on legislation. Respublica is an online roleplay game, where users can run for office and control the outcome of the world within the game.

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Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game offers a unique political roleplaying experience with multiple countries to engage in, allowing players to run for office and write legislation.
The community is generally welcoming and supportive, providing a space for collaboration and strategy development.
The game has potential for growth and improvement, with ongoing updates and a dedicated player base.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including bugs, slow loading times, and a lack of clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to engage.
The introduction of a stock market has led to an imbalance in gameplay, allowing wealthier players to dominate and making it hard for new parties to gain traction.
Moderation practices are criticized for being overly strict, with reports of bans for expressing political views or leaving negative feedback.

gameplay
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with veteran players criticizing it for being overly simplistic and grindy, leading to a lack of challenge and realism. Many feel that the mechanics are poorly designed and that meaningful interactions occur more outside the game than within it. However, some users appreciate the easy-to-understand mechanics and the supportive community, finding the gameplay enjoyable despite its slow pace.
- “Very good game, easy to understand, great community, interesting gameplay.”
- “Game is kind of slow, especially on loading webs, other than that I liked it, pretty great community and fun gameplay!”
- “The mechanics could do with a bit of refining and balancing, but with the size of the team working on this, it is sort of expected and I'm sure that the devs will be sorting that out shortly.”
- “The big problem that veteran players cite is that the money is too easy; everyone is rich enough now to have plenty of money to waste. It isn't so much about realism, but rather worse gameplay.”
- “All of the mechanics are spammy and grindy, which gives an insane advantage to players that have played this actively for a long time.”
- “Very boring game; if you like to waste your time, then this game is for you. Basically, no gameplay at all and takes no skill or effort.”
stability
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting significant bugs, lag, and long loading times. While some believe it has potential for improvement, the current experience is marred by frequent crashes and the need for constant restarts.
- “This game is extremely buggy, and takes an extreme amount of time to load; you have to constantly start and restart the game.”
- “However, it is very buggy and laggy.”
- “Buggy like hell.”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized, as it features intrusive ads that resemble in-game rewards, leading to confusion and frustration among players. Users describe the game as poorly designed and laggy, with the ads detracting from any potential gameplay experience. Overall, the presence of ads is seen as a significant drawback.
- “It's a terribly put together, laggy web browser game with ads.”
- “Ads that look like in-game gifts.”
- “Just a web browser game with ads that doesn't have any clear way to actually play the game.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is considered decently replayable, with users suggesting that logging in daily or every few days enhances the experience. Overall, it receives a favorable rating of 8/10 for its replayability.
- “All in all, it's a good game in my opinion, 8/10, decently replayable; you can just log in once a day or every couple of days.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding mechanics to be excessively spammy, creating a significant advantage for those who have invested considerable time into the game. This can lead to a frustrating experience for newer or less active players.
- “All of the mechanics are spammy and grindy, which gives an insane advantage to players that have played this actively for a long time.”
humor
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, particularly for players who adopt an anti-establishment stance, as they face overwhelming challenges from established parties that diminish the comedic potential of the experience.
- “Existing parties have a ridiculous advantage and use it against you; if you're an upstart, anti-establishment player, prepare for an unfunny game.”
- “The attempts at humor fall flat and often feel forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “The jokes are stale and rely on clichés, leaving little room for genuine laughter or enjoyment.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is generally smooth, with only occasional issues related to consent refreshing, which have been infrequent for most players.
- “Don't be fooled by the reviews about the consent refreshing; that outdated issue has only occurred three times for me. The game runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I've noticed significant improvements in performance after the latest update, making the game much more enjoyable.”