Taghia

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Taghia is a single player strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Oppressive Games and was released on July 16, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Arab Republic of Taghia is an arab spring tyranny simulator. You have followed in the footsteps of your father and been "elected" to lead the Arab Republic of Taghia, and must hold onto power through any means necessary.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music2 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Unique and rarely explored Middle Eastern political simulation setting with good replayability.
Engaging gameplay allowing control over military, secret police, and foreign affairs including the ability to liberate Palestine.
Adds realistic elements such as overspending during wartime and reliance on secret police to maintain power.

The user interface is poor and has accessibility issues, including problems with menus and screen resolution.
Gameplay is very difficult, sometimes frustratingly so, especially after major events like the Arab Spring with limited control options.
The game feels unfinished and bare-bones, lacking depth, polish, and significant features such as tutorials, animations, and statistical menus.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's music is praised for its variety and faction-specific tracks, including culturally relevant songs like Syrian and Iraqi tunes, which enhance the experience and avoid repetitive themes.
- “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 based on your faction, instead of the repeated Syrian Bashar al-Assad song.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users praise the game's high replayability, highlighting its unique Middle East setting and the variety of challenges that keep each playthrough fresh and engaging. They also express hope for future updates or additional content to further enhance the experience.
- “Not many simulators explore the Middle East, and this game has great replayability, allowing it to be played a thousand times with each playthrough presenting a different challenge.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay offers a unique and engaging experience set during the Arab Spring, featuring diverse mechanics like foreign affairs, warfare, and liberation efforts. It is straightforward yet challenging, providing an addictive and fresh strategic experience.
- “The game has a unique and fairly untouched setting (the Arab Spring) with gameplay that's addicting and straightforward but still gives a fair challenge.”
- “There are different mechanics in the game and you can even engage in foreign affairs, wage war, and even liberate Palestine!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is poor, with frequent bugs and technical issues significantly impacting the experience.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the graphics are lacking and suggest adding visual elements like video clips for certain events to enhance the experience.