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Theocracy

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70%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Theocracy is a single player tactical turn-based strategy game with medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Marcel Strbak and was released on November 25, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Classic 4X turn-based strategy game, where you manage a theocratic empire, conquer and convert pagans and enemies by divine power or brute force, cast mighty miracles and enact dogmas. Advance and expand your theocracy into dominant world empire. And if necessary... release the Kraken!

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • Engaging and addictive 4X strategy gameplay with a fresh religious twist, delivering the classic Civilization experience with unique mechanics like miracles and city conversion.
  • Streamlined and simplified mechanics reduce micromanagement, making it accessible while still offering strategic depth and challenge.
  • Colorful, clear graphics and an intuitive interface that supports a smooth learning curve with good tutorials and in-game help.
  • Performance issues, especially lag and slowdowns on some systems, can affect gameplay experience, though some problems can be mitigated with developer suggestions.
  • User interface drawbacks include a tiny, unreadable UI at high resolutions, missing UI scale options, lack of production queues, and limited control customization.
  • Fullscreen-only mode and some technical limitations, including inconsistent sound volume controls and difficulty running on some platforms, reduce convenience and accessibility.

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and unique mechanics, such as miracles and rebellions, offering an engaging experience without overwhelming complexity. It combines city-building elements akin to Civilization with a strong focus on religion, supported by a helpful tutorial that eases players into advanced strategies. Overall, it strikes a good balance between accessible mechanics and meaningful decisions, keeping players interested without excessive micromanagement.

    • “I like the simplicity and slightly alternative mechanics of the game, such as miracles, chaos with the rebellions and monsters.”
    • “The mechanics are simple enough so you don't end up micromanaging your cities but also complex (and sometimes funny) to keep you hooked for one more turn. There are also a few surprising twists, so it's better to discover them on your own rather than relying on tutorials.”
    • “The gameplay is similar to Civilization in that you have regions (cities) that you want to grow and develop.”

  • optimization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game faces performance issues, particularly in mid to late gameplay and on lower-end PCs, largely due to limitations of the engine used. While developer suggestions helped mitigate some problems, slowdowns and optimization challenges may affect the experience for some players. The interface is mouse-optimized but generally usable.

    • “Edit: Kind of solved the performance issues with the developer's suggestions in his replies to this review.”
    • “This is a great game, and it's mostly the innate nature of the engine used that causes the performance issues.”
    • “The game concept is really good, but the performance and slowdowns in some areas (especially if you're using a low-end PC — mine can run Endless Space 2 very well but struggles with this game) might be jarring for some players.”
    • “Edit: kinda solved the performance issues with the dev's suggestions in his replies to this review.”
    • “This is a great game, and it's mostly the innate nature of the engine he used that causes the performance issues.”
    • “However, the performance is what actually feels slow and creeping by mid to endgame.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are simple but appealing, reminiscent of classic Civ2 visuals, which supports easy modding and customization. While currently basic, planned future updates aim to enhance visuals with features like unit animations. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the game's engaging 4x gameplay.

    • “I really like the graphics.”
    • “The game has a random map generator, supports easily accessible and very Civ2-like rules and graphic files, making it good for modding. The author plans to add scenario creation tools and possibly unit animation (presumably Civ3 & Civ2 Test of Time-like) in the future.”
    • “If you don't mind simpler graphics, this is a 4x game that satisfies that "just one more turn" itch.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    Users appreciate that the game defaults to music volume being muted, allowing easy adjustment, but note that sound effect volume cannot be independently changed, requiring external system volume adjustments to balance audio.

    • “Music volume can be changed, but there is no way to change the sound effect volume.”
    • “The work-around is to set the system volume outside the game so that you are happy with the sound effect volume, and then adjust the music volume.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is subtle and clever, often arising from its satirical take on television and science's impact on society. It balances lighthearted, amusing twists within its simple yet engaging mechanics, encouraging discovery and keeping players entertained without overwhelming complexity.

    • “The design is very neat, simple (contrary to Dominions), and there's something really funny in how television can reduce science and increase your faith on the one hand, and how too much science is bad for your theocracy.”
    • “The mechanics are simple enough so you don't end up micromanaging your cities but also complex (and sometimes funny) to keep you hooked for one more turn... :) There are also a few surprising twists, so don't read too much into all the tutorials later in the game; it's better to find them on your own.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability due to its engaging concept, though some users note that occasional slowdowns can affect the overall experience.

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20h Median play time
20h Average play time
20-20h Spent by most gamers
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Theocracy is a tactical turn-based strategy game with medieval and historical themes. Common tags for Theocracy include turn-based, indie, magic, isometric, mythology and others.

Theocracy is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 20 hours playing Theocracy.

Theocracy was released on November 25, 2022.

Theocracy was developed by Marcel Strbak.

Theocracy has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Theocracy for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Theocracy is a single player game.

Similar games include Aggressors: Ancient Rome, Ozymandias, Stars in Shadow, Ara: History Untold, Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete and others.