The Race for the White House

About

"The Race for the White House" is a political simulation game that allows players to run for the U.S. Presidency. Players must manage their campaign, make tough decisions, and navigate the political landscape to win the election. With various customizable options and a focus on realism, this game offers a unique and in-depth look at what it takes to become the leader of the free world.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game is a fun and humorous political simulator that can provide a few hours of entertainment.
It offers strategic gameplay that challenges players to think critically about their campaign choices.
The game has a unique meme value and can be enjoyable when played with friends or family.

The game is plagued by bugs, glitches, and a confusing user interface, making it feel unfinished.
There is a noticeable bias in the game's mechanics that favors certain political candidates, which detracts from the realism.
Limited replay value and lack of customization options make the game feel shallow and repetitive.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is described as both entertaining and repetitive, with fun mechanics overshadowed by clunky controls that can make the experience feel laborious. While there are moments of engagement, the overall execution leaves players feeling that it lacks fluidity and polish.
- “The mechanics are incredibly fun, and the voice lines add a unique charm to the experience.”
- “As gameplay progresses, there are ample opportunities for the player to break through.”
- “Gameplay is more important than graphics, but it can feel a bit clunky at times.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
- “Don't get me wrong, gameplay is way more important than graphics, but it feels really clunky, almost like a chore to play.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its reliance on various forms of advertising, which complicates the experience without enhancing enjoyment. Players find the vague and simplistic nature of the ads unengaging, suggesting that more persuasive and thoughtfully designed advertisements would improve the overall experience.
- “The inclusion of different kinds of ads (TV, posters, humans, internet) leaves much complexity out and the simplicity adds little to enjoyment.”
- “Surprise is not fun when there are extremely vague phrases used in ads.”
- “Ads are designed to persuade instead of just state.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a standout feature, providing a fun and hilarious experience, especially when played with friends or family. Many users recommend purchasing it primarily for its comedic value, particularly when available at a lower price.
- “If you are looking to buy this game, get it when it's on sale for the humor value.”
- “Honestly, this game is very fun and rather hilarious when playing with either friends or family.”
- “How funny it is!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability, with many users noting that it feels like a one-time experience due to its ease and lack of engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “It's a one-time play; there's not much replay value after that.”
- “This game is just way too easy, which really killed any replay value for me.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered poor by some users, but many feel that gameplay takes precedence in a simulator, even if the visuals can feel clunky and detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are poor, but that really didn't matter to me since this is a simulator.”
- “Don't get me wrong, gameplay is way more important than graphics, but it feels really clunky, almost like a chore to play.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to be somewhat glitchy, particularly in multiplayer mode, leading to a less stable experience. Users express hope for future fixes to address these issues.
- “The game is a bit glitchy in multiplayer, but overall it's okay. I hope the glitches get fixed.”
- “Too buggy.”