Sim Junta

25%
Game Brain Score Based on 39 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • stability
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In "Sim Junta," you are the dictator of a small, poor country, tasked with staying in power, stealing money, and staying alive. You'll face challenges from various societal parties, guerrillas, Americans, and potential successors, all while managing statistical and strategic elements. This retro, humorous game presents a challenging and brutal depiction of politics.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

25%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has an interesting premise of managing a dictatorship and balancing various factions, which can be engaging for players who enjoy strategy and management games.
  • Some players found the game entertaining and fun, especially when played with the mindset of experimenting with different strategies.
  • It offers a unique experience of being a dictator, with various actions that can lead to different outcomes, making it somewhat engaging despite its flaws.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor graphics, a lack of resolution options, and a glitchy interface that detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players found the gameplay to be overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and meaningful choices, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • The game is often described as a cash grab, with little effort put into its development, making it hard to recommend even at a low price.
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, lacking customization options and resolution settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the visuals are subpar compared to similar titles, leading to the impression that the game is a cash grab rather than a polished product. While the gameplay itself is considered solid, the graphics significantly undermine its appeal.

    • “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
    • “Yes, the game has issues, but those are primarily with the graphics; the actual gameplay is solid.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its limited options, leading to quick game overs that prevent players from fully understanding the mechanics. However, despite some graphical issues, the core gameplay itself is considered solid.

    • “Do slightly different from the very few significant options you have at your disposal and it is game over with barely minutes of gameplay.”
    • “The player won't even have time to grasp basic mechanics before being forced to restart the game.”
    • “Yes, the game has issues, but those are primarily with the graphics; the actual gameplay is solid.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with frequent freezes and issues when switching between programs, leading to a frustrating user experience.

    • “The game window sometimes freezes and doesn't cooperate when switching to another program.”
    • “Buggy and boring.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game evokes a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of "Tropico," while incorporating a soundtrack similar to that of "Papers, Please," creating a unique blend of thematic elements that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The music reminds me of Tropico.”
    • “It's a text-based Tropico, with the 'Papers, Please' soundtrack.”
    • “The music does remind me of Tropico.”
    • “It's text-based Tropico, with the 'Papers, Please' soundtrack.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, likening it to a low-quality browser game that lacks engaging features and depth, suggesting it is primarily a cash grab rather than a well-developed product.

    • “This game feels like a cash grab, lacking any real depth or engaging gameplay, and is just trying to profit off players with its monetization tactics.”
    • “The monetization model is frustrating and feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “It's disappointing to see a game that could have been great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the game's difficulty level challenging, suggesting that a reduction in difficulty could enhance the humor and overall enjoyment of the experience.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on, making even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
    • “I love how the game balances difficulty with hilarious moments that keep me laughing.”
    • “The witty dialogue and funny scenarios add a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story features a dynamic narrative where various factions actively plot against the player, attempting to instigate revolutions or eliminate them, adding a layer of tension and intrigue to the gameplay.

    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding mechanics tedious and boring, criticizing the system for its cumbersome calculation and display.

    • “The whole system of how this is calculated and displayed to you is tedious and boring.”
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