Rulers of Nations
- July 16, 2014
- Eversim
Get on Steam"Rulers of Nations" is a simulation game where players step into the role of a country's leader, with the goal of expanding their influence on the world stage. The game offers two modes: Competition Mode, where players can compete or alliance with up to 16 internet players, and Simulation Mode, which includes 20 contextual scenarios and over 1,000 different actions for players to take. The game boasts a new engine with thousands of updated economic values for a more realistic experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and comprehensive simulation of running a modern state, with a lot of depth in decision-making regarding laws, budgeting, and diplomacy.
- Players can enjoy a variety of gameplay styles, whether they prefer to be idealistic or cynical in their approach to governing different countries.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be addictive and engaging for those interested in political strategy, providing a sense of realism in managing a nation's affairs.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult to play without encountering frustrating technical issues.
- The user interface is poorly designed and can be confusing, leading to a steep learning curve that may deter new players.
- Many players report unrealistic gameplay mechanics, such as being overthrown quickly regardless of their actions, which diminishes the overall enjoyment and replay value.
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting severe bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including game-breaking issues and frequent freezes. While some players have not experienced these problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game is plagued by instability, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in the developers' commitment to fixing these issues.
“The game is buggy to the point you can't finish a game without running into something game breaking.”
“Furthermore, the game is still incredibly buggy - Eversim opted to release new editions of the game rather than seriously fix old ones, with each new installment being more messed up than the last.”
“Bugged like crazy, just filled with them... soon you start winning and taking over countries or become an economic powerhouse or anything that makes you winning you get a huge amount of bugs and freezes.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being choppy and subpar, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find humor in the quirky presentation of advisors and leaders, the visual quality is generally considered lacking, overshadowing the game's otherwise engaging simulation elements. Despite these shortcomings, players note that the gameplay can still be enjoyable with the help of tutorial videos.
“Good concept with bad graphics and bugs.”
“The graphics are not great, and at first, it is kind of challenging and hard to get used to, but when you watch tutorial videos on YouTube, it is tons of fun to play.”
“There's actually quite a comprehensive and well thought-out simulation of running a modern state lurking under the poor graphics, cheap UI, uneven difficulty, and mountains of stats.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the depth of mechanics and smooth performance on capable systems, though some express concerns about the interface and feedback accuracy. Players find unique interactions, such as troop mobilization leading to diplomatic tensions, engaging and innovative. However, the tutorial is criticized for being insufficient in teaching the game's complexities.
“Sure, the interface could use a touch-up and the feedback system can be more accurate, but all in all, it works great for a full gameplay experience.”
“I have a brand new gaming PC that runs this game like a charm - it can get through a term (4-5 years) of gameplay in an hour, rarely crashes, and handles reasonably smoothly.”
“I was worried this game would be a waste of $20; thankfully, it was not. There are so many mechanics at work here. For example, I was curious what would happen if I mobilized my troops along the border of another country, and I was rather impressed with the outcome. As soon as I got my troops there, the country next to me expressed their concerns about my intentions, and they ordered their troops to prepare for a quick response to my invasion force.”
“Locking you out of the entire game mechanic regardless of whether you replaced them.”
“I was worried this game would be a waste of $20; thankfully it was not. There are so many mechanics at work here. For example, I was just curious what would happen if I mobilized my troops along the border of another country, and I was rather impressed with what happened. I have not seen anything like this in a game. As soon as I got my troops there, the country I had my troops next to said they were worried that I was going to do something to them, and as soon as they sent that, they ordered their troops next to my border to have a quick response to my invasion force.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the quirky dialogue of advisors and leaders, which some players find amusing despite the game's challenging mechanics. Overall, while the humor adds a lighthearted touch, it contrasts with the game's serious financial management aspects.
“The advisors and leaders speaking to you sounded weird to the point of humor, which I liked.”
“I like being the boss of my country! It's funny because there aren't many games like this.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game suffers from poor replayability, suggesting that it lacks elements that encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.
“And that makes for bad replay value too.”
