The Mexican Dream

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The Mexican Dream is a single player casual strategy game with a violence theme. It was developed by Idea Cabin and was released on September 5, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"The Mexican Dream" is a simulation game where players manage a Mexican village, facing challenges such as drug cartels and corruption. Players must make strategic decisions to improve the lives of villagers while dealing with the harsh realities of Mexican society. The game features a dynamic storyline and various endings based on the player's choices.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a massive amount of achievements, appealing to completionists.
It combines tower defense and FPS elements, providing a unique gameplay experience.
With practice, players can improve their skills and overcome challenging levels.

The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of visual polish.
Difficulty is erratic and poorly managed, making some levels feel nearly impossible.
Gameplay mechanics are restrictive, with limited tower options and no upgrade system.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it interesting and offering multiple playstyles, while others criticize it as clunky, confusing, and inconsistent, particularly due to poor graphics and erratic difficulty. Many express a desire for improvements in a potential sequel, indicating that the current mechanics and execution leave much to be desired. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as a significant drawback for the game.
- “This game has riveting gameplay with multiple ways to play.”
- “If the lore of the game can be contested, the gameplay is interesting.”
- “Do not buy this to play, the gameplay is trash, the dialogue sounds like it's from a 1970s radio with a broken speaker and it's just horrible in general.”
- “The game’s attempt to mix AI-controlled and first-person shooting elements results in a confusing and inconsistent gameplay experience.”
- “Very clunky gameplay; towers are highly inaccurate.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as "ugly" and "underdeveloped." The top-down visuals are considered passable, but the first-person 3D elements are particularly criticized. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, contributing to the game's poor reception.
- “The top-down graphics are passable, but the first-person 3D towers are sorely underdeveloped.”
- “The uneven graphics, erratic difficulty, and restrictive gameplay mechanics make it a tough sell.”
- “Graphics are ugly, both in top-down view and first-person view.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as a blend of dark comedy, particularly evident in "The Mexican Dream," which offers a satirical take on sensitive topics. Players note that the AI's high intelligence adds a layer of absurdity, with some humor stemming from the feeling that the AI is almost mocking the player's defenses. Overall, the humor is appreciated by those with an open mind, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its controversial themes.
- “The Mexican Dream is a truly hilarious black comedy tower defense game, if you can keep an open mind and are not too sensitive about the issues presented in this game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is marked by a sense of uncertainty and tension, as players experience a lack of clarity regarding their actions and their consequences, particularly in combat scenarios. This ambiguity can heighten the emotional stakes, as players grapple with the impact of their decisions in a chaotic environment.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered average, with players finding it neither outstanding nor particularly disappointing.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the sheer number of achievements can cause their PCs to freeze when attempting to view them. This suggests a potential performance problem that may affect overall gameplay experience.
- “The amount of achievements freezes my PC just trying to look at them.”