Taghia
- July 16, 2020
- Oppressive Games
Get on Steam"Taghia" is a political simulation game where you play as the leader of the Arab Republic of Taghia, seeking to maintain power through balancing the interests of various domestic and foreign factions. Make critical decisions on economic, military, and foreign policies, and navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. Experience the challenges of leadership and the consequences of your choices as you aim to lead your nation to prosperity or collapse, dictatorship or democracy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that explores Middle Eastern politics, offering great replayability with different challenges each time.
- There is potential for the game to grow into something interesting, with randomization of factions and foreign relations adding depth.
- Some players found the game enjoyable and fun, despite its current limitations.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to access settings and navigate menus, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game lacks depth in its political simulation, with many mechanics feeling surface-level and limiting player control over their country.
- Many players expressed disappointment with the game's execution, citing bugs, resolution issues, and a lack of engaging content.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its cultural representation, particularly the inclusion of Syrian and Iraqi songs, which adds a fun element to the experience. However, some players expressed frustration with the repetitive nature of certain tracks, specifically mentioning the overuse of a song associated with Bashar al-Assad. Overall, the faction-based music selection is seen as a positive feature, enhancing immersion.
“Leaders' portraits are just fun to see, and I liked the Syrian and Iraqi songs featured too!”
“Based on your faction choice, you get music tailored to your faction, which adds a nice touch.”
“Based on your faction choice, you'd get music based on your faction, instead of the repetitive Syrian Bashar al-Assad song.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, with users noting that its unique Middle Eastern setting and diverse challenges allow for a fresh experience with each playthrough, making it enjoyable even after numerous sessions.
“Not many simulators explore the Middle East, and this game has great replayability; it can be played a thousand times, with each playthrough offering a different challenge.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics, allowing players to engage in foreign affairs, wage war, and even tackle complex geopolitical issues such as the liberation of Palestine.
“The game features a variety of mechanics that allow players to engage in diplomacy, wage war, and explore complex political scenarios.”
“The gameplay is rich and immersive, offering players the chance to navigate through intricate strategies and make impactful decisions.”
“With diverse gameplay options, players can experience everything from managing resources to engaging in international relations.”
“The gameplay feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The mechanics are overly complicated and not intuitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I found the combat system to be frustratingly unresponsive, leading to a lot of unnecessary deaths.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that oppressive games are plagued by significant bugs and stability issues, leading to a generally negative experience.
“The game is riddled with bugs that make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant crashes that ruined my gaming experience.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I can't recommend this game to anyone.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for enhanced graphics, suggesting the inclusion of video clips for specific events to improve the visual experience.
