Social Justice Warriors
- February 27, 2015
- Nonadecimal Creative
Get on Steam"Social Justice Warriors" is a satirical RPG set in a world overrun by political correctness. Players navigate Twitter-like and Tumblr-like social media platforms, battling enemies with hashtags and arguments. The game offers a humorous yet thought-provoking critique of online social justice culture. Note: This description is based on general information available and may not fully represent the game. I couldn't access the specific game via the provided Steam ID.
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- The game offers a humorous simulation of online arguments, providing a relatable experience for many players.
- The concept of battling trolls through a turn-based system is interesting and thought-provoking, with potential for deeper social commentary.
- Some players find the gameplay surprisingly fun and appreciate the strategy involved, despite its repetitive nature.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short period of play.
- Many players feel the game lacks depth and variety, with limited character customization and predictable mechanics.
- The execution of the game's concept is seen as poor, with a heavy reliance on RNG and a lack of meaningful choices.
- gameplay56 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being simplistic and repetitive, often likened to a rock-paper-scissors mechanic with minimal depth and variety, leading to a quick loss of interest. While some players find moments of fun and appreciate the underlying message, many agree that the mechanics are poorly explained and lack engaging content, making it feel shallow and unfulfilling. Overall, the game struggles to balance its thematic elements with compelling gameplay, resulting in a frustrating experience for many.
“The gameplay was surprisingly fun, especially the super strong hero powers when you manage to use them - it was a refreshing change.”
“The fast-paced, turn-based gameplay is really well done, and the soundtrack sets the scene beautifully.”
“This strong message combined with mechanics that are both simple and solid makes this a game excellent for short bursts of play.”
“The gameplay is terrible and repetitive, and there is maybe 20 minutes worth of content.”
“Unfortunately, the game has so little actual content or gameplay that the gimmick wears thin after about ten minutes and then you're left with gameplay that is nothing but dice-rolling.”
“The actual gameplay, in any case, is where things fall down the most.”
- humor40 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it initially funny and satirical, particularly in its portrayal of internet arguments and social justice themes. However, many reviewers note that the humor quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a decline in enjoyment after a short period. Overall, while the game has moments of clever satire, its simplistic gameplay and reliance on repetitive jokes leave it feeling mediocre and overpriced for some players.
“A humorous simulation of arguing with people on the internet, social justice warriors is a marvelous satire, a parody that is at once righteous, educational, and authentic.”
“The game is brilliant satire and a funny little distraction but it seems better suited to Newgrounds and the like than $7 on Steam.”
“Its always refreshing and pretty funny at times to defend social justice as a warrior, cleric, mage, and rogue.”
“This game is repetitive, not funny, and overpriced.”
“Purely stupid, not funny even though I thought the concept would be interesting, and could run on an 8-bit Nintendo.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for their lack of detail and consistency, resembling hastily created images with no artistic variety. Many reviewers feel that the visuals are more suited for a simple flash game rather than a more polished title, detracting from the overall experience.
“However, the gameplay is very shallow, the graphics seem like they took 2 seconds in paint, with no variety to them or a consistent art style.”
“It's a fine idea for a flash game to kill a pair of minutes, but this... and faux pixel graphics adds insult to the injury.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of depth, often presenting simplistic arguments and characters that are easily categorized as good or evil, leading to a disjointed narrative experience. Despite these shortcomings, some players express a fondness for the storyline, suggesting that it has potential if further developed with quests and more nuanced characters.
“That being said, I love the storyline.”
“The 'story' is non-existent, seemingly having to battle strawman after strawman, with some people being objectively wrong and easy to take down, while others actually seemed to be right despite the game telling me they were evil.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from low replayability, with players noting that its minimalistic design and reliance on random number generation lead to a lack of progression and diminishing enjoyment after a few attempts. Many reviewers express that the initial novelty quickly wears off, resulting in a repetitive and ultimately boring experience.
“A few plays in and you'll start to wonder what exactly the developer was trying to achieve with this title that is so minimalistic that it actually loses its gimmicky replay value after your first few deaths.”
“It gets boring real fast and doesn't really have much replay value.”
“It's like Morrowind in that everything is thrown into a number generator instead of actually just working; however, unlike Morrowind, this game never progresses and it has little replay value.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the fast-paced, turn-based gameplay, with a soundtrack that beautifully sets the scene. Players appreciate the thematic connection to classic Final Fantasy elements, as the music complements the diverse character attacks inspired by the franchise. Overall, the combination of music, concept, and animation contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The fast-paced, turn-based gameplay is really well done, and the soundtrack sets the scene beautifully.”
“Love the music, concept, and animation.”
“The game features a soundtrack reminiscent of classic RPGs, enhancing the experience with its diverse themes.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of online discussions is characterized by a wide range of behaviors, from supportive and friendly interactions to malicious trolling aimed at emotionally vulnerable individuals. This dynamic highlights the potential for both positive connections and negative experiences in digital communication.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with many users feeling that the developer is attempting to profit from the current political climate, leading to a consensus that it resembles a cash grab.
“Definitely feels like a cash grab by the developer trying to capitalize on the political climate at the moment.”
