Sim Junta
- August 17, 2015
- Icehole Games
Get on SteamIn "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
Reviews
- 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 enough, especially when purchased at a discount, appreciating its charm despite its simplicity.
- The gameplay allows for experimentation with different strategies, providing a unique experience of trying to stay in power while managing resources.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor graphics, lack of resolution options, and frequent bugs that hinder gameplay.
- Many players found the game to be overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and meaningful choices, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The user interface is described as clunky and cryptic, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game effectively.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, resembling a subpar browser game rather than a polished title. Reviewers noted a lack of options for resolution and customization, which further detracts from the visual experience. While the gameplay itself is considered solid, the overall graphical presentation is seen as a significant drawback.
“There's no options 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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
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 is considered solid by some users.
“Do something 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 and will already be forced to restart the game.”
“Yes, the game has issues, but those are primarily with the graphics; the actual gameplay is solid.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and freezing problems that hinder gameplay and multitasking. Users find the experience frustrating and unengaging due to these technical shortcomings.
“The game window sometimes freezes and doesn’t cooperate when switching to another program.”
“The game is buggy and lacks excitement.”
“The game is minimalist, but the stability issues make it frustrating to play.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of "Tropico," while incorporating elements from the "Papers, Please" soundtrack. This combination creates a unique auditory experience that enhances the text-based gameplay.
“The music does remind me of Tropico.”
“It's text-based Tropico, with the Papers, Please soundtrack.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, with users likening it to a low-quality browser game being sold on Steam as a cash grab, lacking the engaging features and depth found in similar titles like Tropico.
“This game feels like a cash grab, lacking any meaningful content or engaging gameplay. It's just a poorly executed browser game being sold on Steam.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it seems designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide a quality gaming experience.”
“I can't believe how much they charge for in-game purchases. It feels like they prioritize profit over player enjoyment.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features a dynamic interplay between various factions that actively plot against the player, either attempting to incite a revolution or eliminate them. This creates a tense and engaging narrative where player choices significantly impact the unfolding events.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding mechanics tedious and boring, criticizing the way progress is calculated and presented.
“The whole system of how this is calculated and displayed to you is tedious and boring.”
