Soviet City

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Soviet City is a single player strategy game. It was developed by chickeninthecornstudio and was released on March 30, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Soviet City" is a city-building and management simulation game set in the Soviet Union. You are tasked with constructing and maintaining a sprawling metropolis while balancing resource management, political ideologies, and the needs of your citizens. Face challenges such as housing shortages, food production, and worker unrest as you strive to build the ultimate socialist city.

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Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

music26 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and darkly humorous take on city-building, with a strong art style and an outstanding soundtrack.
Many players appreciate the innovative concepts and potential for the game, highlighting its satirical representation of totalitarianism.
Despite its flaws, some users find enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics and the challenge it presents, especially for those with a dark sense of humor.

The game is considered abandoned by many, with a lack of updates and support from the developer, leading to a feeling of being ripped off.
Numerous bugs and a confusing interface make the game nearly unplayable, with many players expressing frustration over its lack of guidance and clarity.
Critics point out that the game is not true to its promotional material, with gameplay that feels incomplete and a lack of meaningful content.

music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its outstanding and immersive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some noted that the music can become repetitive, it is often described as catchy and fitting perfectly within the game's context, making it a highlight for players. Several reviewers expressed a desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase, emphasizing its quality and memorability.
- “The art style and music alone are worth experiencing.”
- “This also arguably has the best soundtrack of any game I have ever played.”
- “The music is outstanding, I usually mute in-game music, but not here.”
- “Even though some music gets kinda repetitive...”
- “The music is the only thing that is decent in this game.”
- “Bought this game for the music!”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gritty and beautiful art style, which many reviewers find immersive and reminiscent of classic visuals from 30 years ago. The combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack enhances the overall experience, although some details, like the appearance of pedestrians, have been noted as overly cartoonish. Overall, the art style is considered one of the game's standout features, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The art style and music alone are worth experiencing.”
- “The music and graphics are insanely cool.”
- “Soviet city is quite the spectacle... its art style is quite beautiful and its soundtrack is hypnotic!”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of city-building mechanics and mission objectives, setting it apart from traditional city builders. However, many players find the mechanics confusing and lacking depth, suggesting that the game could benefit from more complex systems related to needs, economics, and politics. While the art style is praised, there is a consensus that the gameplay could be significantly improved to enhance the overall experience.
- “Great art style and some quite unique mechanics and challenges.”
- “With its unique blend of control/city-building gameplay, it is unlike any other game out there.”
- “I was a wee bit concerned with the file size (600mb+) but that was put to rest once gameplay started.”
- “I still don't know how the mechanics work in this game even after 3 years.”
- “Unfortunately, it could be much more (from making the game less 'smartphoney' to more SimCity-like, to including more complex needs, economics, and political mechanics).”
- “Gameplay is similar to just about any other city builder, albeit strongly tied to mission objectives issued from above.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and macabre take on a dysfunctional city-building experience set in a quirky version of communism. Reviewers highlight its clever and humorous implementation, making it particularly appealing to fans of city builders and socio-political satire.
- “Very humorous implementation of a city builder in a dysfunctional setting.”
- “This one takes you into a freaky and funny kind of communism.”
- “I highly recommend Soviet City to people that enjoy city builders, socio-political history, and dark (bordering on macabre) humor.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is criticized for being nonsensical and lacking coherence, which detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is challenging and mission-driven, the narrative fails to provide a compelling context for the objectives. Overall, the story aspect appears to need significant improvement.
- “The game makes no sense story-wise.”
- “The game still has some work to be done; at this point, it's an extremely challenging game, and there is a time limit on nearly every mission.”
- “Gameplay is similar to just about any other city builder, albeit strongly tied to mission objectives issued from above.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been significantly impacted by the most recent update, leading to numerous bugs. While players acknowledge these issues, they attribute them to the game's unfinished state, suggesting that some instability is expected at this stage of development.
- “The most recent update made the game a buggy mess.”
- “Still buggy but completely understandable given the unfinished state.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as a compelling simulation of a world where communism prevails, effectively capturing the essence of the Soviet Union. Reviewers appreciate the immersive environment that reflects this alternate historical scenario.
- “I would name it 'What If Communists Won Simulator' - the game captures the Soviet Union's atmosphere perfectly.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game appears to be intertwined with user-generated content, as some comments are being leveraged for advertising purposes. However, the nature of these comments raises concerns about the game's portrayal of sensitive historical themes, potentially impacting its reception.