Theocracy

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"Theocracy is a single-player, turn-based strategy game that takes about 20 hours to complete. As the leader of a theocratic empire, you must use divine power, military force, and miracles to convert and conquer enemy regions. Manage and improve your territories, cast miracles, and watch out for heretics. With various ways to approach each situation, the game offers a unique and engaging experience."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+12

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game successfully channels the classic Civ3 energy while introducing fresh mechanics, making it feel both familiar and new.
It features a streamlined design with simple mechanics that keep gameplay engaging and addictive, allowing players to focus on strategy without overwhelming complexity.
The incorporation of religion as a central gameplay element adds depth and variety, with unique bonuses and miracles that enhance the overall experience.

The game lacks certain features common in traditional 4X games, such as workers, roads, and diplomacy, which may disappoint some players.
There are technical issues, including a full-screen only mode and limited sound options, which can hinder the user experience.
The user interface is minimal and can be confusing for new players, lacking some quality of life features like production queues and clear information access.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics that prioritize religion as a central objective, reminiscent of Polytopia. Players appreciate the balance between simplicity and complexity, avoiding overwhelming micromanagement while still offering intriguing twists that encourage exploration and discovery.
- “Simple mechanics, interesting gameplay.”
- “Theocracy makes the religion mechanics of later civilization installments shine by turning it from an afterthought into the main objective and simplifying everything else, pretty much like Polytopia did.”
- “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.”
- “Not drown you in overwhelming layers of too many overlapping mechanics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music volume defaults to being turned off, which some players appreciate, but it lacks an option to adjust sound effect volume independently. Users must adjust the overall system volume to balance sound effects before fine-tuning the music volume within the game.
- “I appreciate that the game allows players to customize the music volume settings.”
- “It's great that the music volume can be adjusted, providing flexibility for players.”
- “The ability to set the system volume outside the game to balance sound effects and music is a useful workaround.”
- “The music volume can be changed, but there is no way to change the sound effect volume.”
- “The workaround 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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are simple but effective, appealing to players who enjoy a classic 4X experience reminiscent of older titles like Civ II. It features a random map generator and modding capabilities, with future updates planned to enhance visuals, including potential unit animations.
- “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 similar to Civ3 and Civ2: Test of Time) in the future too.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are bland and lack detail, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments are uninspired and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its clever commentary on the relationship between science and faith, often presented in a lighthearted manner. Players appreciate the balance of simple yet engaging mechanics that lead to amusing situations, along with unexpected twists that enhance the overall experience.
- “The design is very neat and simple, and there's something really funny about how television can reduce science and increase your faith on one hand, while too much science can be detrimental to your theocracy.”
- “The mechanics are simple enough that you don't end up micromanaging your cities, but they also have complex (and sometimes funny) elements that 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 too much on the tutorials later in the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's interface is primarily optimized for mouse use, which may result in small text that can be challenging for some players, but overall, it remains functional and usable.
- “The interface is optimized for a mouse, making the game quite usable despite the small text.”
- “The optimization of the game allows for smooth gameplay and efficient resource management.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring that even lower-end systems can run the game effectively.”
- “The text is a bit small and the interface is optimized for a mouse, which makes it less user-friendly for those using a controller.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play even on high-end hardware.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacts the overall gaming experience.”