Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold
- July 9, 2009
- BattleGoat Studios
- 50h median play time
Get on Steam"Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold is a strategy game that simulates a global economic crisis causing political and military instability. As a leader, command sophisticated military forces, engage in diplomacy, and manage economics to restore order in this detailed and realistic world. The game includes Supreme Ruler 2020 and the Global Crisis expansion."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great strategy game with a lot of depth and complexity.
- Highly addictive and engaging, allowing players to manage various aspects of a nation.
- Offers a unique experience with the ability to play as any country and engage in detailed economic and military management.
- The game is extremely slow-paced, making it frustrating for players who prefer quicker gameplay.
- AI behavior is often poor, leading to unchallenging and unrealistic military engagements.
- Many features feel unfinished or poorly implemented, leading to a lack of clarity and enjoyment in gameplay.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a complex array of mechanics that present a steep learning curve, with minimal tutorial support, leading to a frustrating initial experience for many players. While mastering these mechanics can lead to enjoyable tactical unit management and deep strategic gameplay, the lack of clarity and slow pacing detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, significant issues with AI and performance, along with some poorly designed mechanics, have led to mixed reviews regarding the game's completeness and overall quality.
“Once you become more or less adept to these mechanics, such as transporting units (along with figuring out transport weight limits), economic management, and diplomacy/warfare, you'll actually start to have fun...”
“And I'd say, give it a good shot... even after hundreds of hours I still learned new things and some mechanics are stupendously deep.”
“The graphics and visual effects might be a little outdated, but the gameplay itself can be challenging and is spot-on.”
“There are tons of mechanics that come with a steep learning curve and there isn't much more than a basic tutorial.”
“Virtually every game mechanic is completely opaque, and zero effort is made to explain any of it.”
“However, I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this game for a very simple reason: it's incomplete and has several hefty issues with elements that are vital to the gameplay (AI and performance), and thus borders on a scam; at the very least, it reflects poorly on Battlegoat's business ethics.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and rudimentary, with many players expressing a desire for improvements, particularly in land, water, and weather effects. While some appreciate the gameplay, the visuals are often described as slow and lacking polish, leading to frustration during complex unit movements. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with a consensus rating around 5/10, indicating they may not meet the expectations of players prioritizing visual quality.
“Okay graphics for a game made in 2008.”
“Probably the most underappreciated grand strategy game of all time, largely due to the relatively rudimentary graphics.”
“Spent a few hours, enjoyable, if graphics is a priority for you then this is not the game for you.”
“The graphics and visual effects might be a little outdated, but the gameplay itself can be challenging and is spot-on.”
- stability7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players highlighting significant glitches and buggy mechanics that hinder gameplay, while others note improvements over previous versions and commend its overall stability. However, many users express frustration over incomplete content and poor AI, suggesting that despite some stability, the game still feels unfinished and clunky. Overall, the consensus indicates that while there are stable aspects, the presence of bugs and incomplete features detracts from the experience.
“The game is not buggy; it is one of the most stable titles on the market.”
“It really sucks to spend hours and hours learning a complex game just for it to be broken due to stupid glitches.”
“The game did indeed receive several content updates and additional features but, sadly, Battlegoat abandoned the game before the addition and/or revision of several critical features, leaving the game with a stupid AI, pretty damn buggy and, worst of all, content incomplete (which shows - there are buildings, designs, research that are completely pointless because the corresponding parts of the game were never implemented).”
“It just seems like an alpha game; I want to like it but it's so buggy and a chore to play.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent ambient sound, but it suffers from a lack of variety, with players noting a repetitive three-minute loop throughout. While the audio experience is rated poorly by some, the inclusion of audio players allows for customization, offering a potential remedy for those dissatisfied with the default soundtrack.
“Music as well, but that can be fixed with anything you want it to be thanks to audio players!”
“The tutorial explains very little and there isn't much in terms of a soundtrack, with me hearing the same 3-minute track of music looped throughout the game.”
“Music/sounds 4/10”
“Decent ambient music.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, poor performance, and a lack of effective use of computer resources. Many feel that the game is incomplete and suffers from significant issues that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment. Overall, the optimization shortcomings are seen as a major flaw that undermines the game's potential.
“Gave it a fair chance but sorry, there was loads of potential but it just comes short in terms of UI and the obvious lack of optimization and use of computer power.”
“However, I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this game for a very simple reason: it's incomplete and has several hefty issues with elements that are vital to the gameplay (AI and performance), and thus borders on a scam; at the very least, it reflects poorly on BattleGoat's business ethics.”
“I played it a lot more than my record says, and there are few games that have crashed so often on me as this one (which is why I eventually stopped playing when you guys announced that you were moving on - it got to the point where it was simply not enjoyable because the game became more unstable and lost a lot of performance as the world progressed and units were built).”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers extensive replayability with the ability to play as nearly every country, U.S. state, Canadian province, and select European cities, providing diverse scenarios and strategies. However, the overall replay value is subjective, with some players finding it high while others rate it around 6/10, indicating that enjoyment may vary based on individual preferences.
“Pretty much every country in the world is playable from the year 2008 in the Shattered Worlds scenario (which is awesome). US states are playable, Canadian provinces are playable, and even certain European cities are too.”
“The replay value of this game is really dependent on the player; for me, it's a good bit.”
“Endless hours of replayability from a game that you can learn but never master.”
“Replay value: 6/10”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story features a variety of engaging missions that provide a fun and immersive experience, with some missions inspired by popular themes or franchises.
“There are even missions based off of the story.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the extensive calculations required in the game significantly slow down the pace, leading to a frustrating grinding experience.
“All those calculations turn the game into a grinding halt.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for being amusing and engaging, with players appreciating its comedic elements. However, some users have experienced limitations, such as character limits, which may hinder their ability to fully express their enjoyment.
“Funny, I hit the character limit!”
