Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold

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Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by BattleGoat Studios and was released on July 9, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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."

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gameplay4 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and complex strategy experience, allowing players to manage various aspects of a nation including economy, military, and diplomacy.
Many players find the game addictive and rewarding once they overcome the steep learning curve, enjoying the challenge of world domination.
The game has a nostalgic value for long-time fans, with a unique charm that keeps players returning despite its age.

The game is criticized for its painfully slow progression, with many players feeling that it takes too long to build and research, leading to frustration.
Numerous bugs and AI issues detract from the gameplay experience, with units often behaving erratically and the AI failing to provide a challenging opponent.
The user interface is considered clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game's mechanics.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
79%
9%
Gameplay is characterized by a steep learning curve due to numerous complex mechanics and a lack of comprehensive tutorials, making initial experiences frustratingly slow and opaque. While mastering these mechanics can lead to rewarding tactical unit management and deep strategic gameplay, many players find the game incomplete and plagued by significant issues, particularly with AI and performance. Overall, while the gameplay can be challenging and engaging, it often requires extensive research and external modifications to enhance the experience.
- “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.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant glitches and buggy mechanics that hinder gameplay, while others note improvements over previous versions, citing it as one of the more stable titles available. However, many users express frustration over incomplete content and poor AI, suggesting that despite updates, the game still feels unfinished and prone to issues. Overall, the consensus indicates that while there are moments of stability, the presence of persistent bugs detracts from the overall 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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and rudimentary, which may deter players who prioritize visual quality. However, many reviewers appreciate the gameplay, suggesting that the graphics do not detract significantly from the overall experience. There is a desire among some users for a remastered version that enhances the graphics while maintaining the core gameplay elements.
- “I wish the game creators would make a new 2020 gold version strictly based on the current setup as to all dealings of research, buying new units, placing units, and only improve on graphics as to land and water and multiplayer, maybe weather but otherwise leave the game intact, maybe call it old school version of 2030.”
- “If graphics are a priority for you, then this is not the game for you.”
- “Probably the most underappreciated grand strategy game of all time, largely due to the relatively rudimentary graphics.”
- “The graphics and visual effects might be a little outdated, but the gameplay itself can be challenging and is spot-on.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game is incomplete and lacks the necessary polish, particularly in terms of AI and user interface, leading to a perception of poor business ethics from the developers. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its optimization shortcomings, making it difficult to recommend.
- “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. 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.”
- “For what it sets out to do, the game is not nearly optimized enough - and that's not great, but we can chalk that up to a lack of experience if we want to be nice about it.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is engaging and features a variety of fun missions, some of which are inspired by popular themes or franchises. Players appreciate the diverse mission design that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is limited, featuring a repetitive 3-minute track that loops throughout, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the tutorial offers minimal guidance, further diminishing the impact of the soundtrack.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its extensive selection of playable regions, including every country from 2008, U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and select European cities, allowing players to explore diverse scenarios and strategies.
- “Pretty much every country in the world is playable from the year 2008 in the Shattered Worlds scenario, which is awesome. US states, Canadian provinces, and even certain European cities are playable too.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”

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Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold is a real-time strategy game with warfare theme.

Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 50 hours playing Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold.

Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold was released on July 9, 2009.

Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold was developed by BattleGoat Studios.

Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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