The Communist Manifesto ~ A Visual Novel

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The Communist Manifesto ~ A Visual Novel is a single player action game. It was developed by Non Fiction Games and was released on May 26, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Communist Manifesto ~ A Visual Novel offers an interactive adaptation of Marx and Engels' work, presenting the text through conversational choices and customizable reading options. Players can explore chapters, request footnotes, and unlock extras like artwork, music, and detailed glossaries. This immersive format deepens understanding while engaging with historical content.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is highly educational and serves as a fun format for understanding political theory, making it useful for college students.
The visuals, music, and glossary features enhance the experience, allowing players to engage with the material in an interactive way.
It's a unique way to explore the original texts of the Communist Manifesto, making complex ideas more accessible.

The gameplay is minimal, consisting mainly of clicking through text boxes without meaningful interaction or choices.
The art style and music are criticized for being low-quality and monotonous, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players feel the game lacks depth and fails to provide a realistic or engaging simulation of the concepts it presents.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and how it complements the overall experience, particularly in the context of a visual novel. However, some users suggest that a wider variety of tracks could enhance the gameplay further. The soundtrack's thematic connection to the game's subject matter, such as forced collectivization, adds an interesting layer to the experience.
- “I've got 12 minutes in the game; it has great music and it's a great read.”
- “I enjoyed the visuals, music, ability to save, and the entire experience of going through the material in the visual novel form.”
- “I think a wider variety of music would be good as well.”
- “Accompanied by copyright-free USSR music.”
- “A soundtrack for forced collectivization.”
- “Music?”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the visual novel are praised for their appealing art style, which enhances the overall experience alongside the music and narrative. Users appreciate the visuals as a key component of their enjoyment.
- “I enjoyed the visuals, music, ability to save, and the entire experience of going through the material in the visual novel form.”
- “The art style feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming, with bland textures and uninspired character designs.”
- “The visual effects are subpar, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for lacking substance, with some users feeling it is poorly designed and equating it to a misguided interpretation of violence, ultimately leading to a perception of no meaningful gameplay experience.
- “And the gameplay?”
- “All disguised as a download, written by people who think mass murder is a misunderstood mechanic.”
- “No gameplay.”