Yang2020 Path To Presidency
- December 29, 2019
- Sam Vallely
Get on Steam"Yang2020 Path To Presidency" is a fighting-style game where you play as Andrew Yang on his journey to the presidency in Story Mode. Compete against friends or the CPU in Versus Mode and unlock various characters, including political figures like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Donald Trump. The game features vibrant graphics and unique special moves for each character.
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Reviews
- The game features hilarious political satire and clever writing that resonates well with fans of Andrew Yang and the 2020 campaign.
- Gameplay is fun and easy to learn, making it accessible for casual gamers, while the story mode provides a quick and entertaining experience.
- The low price point makes it a worthwhile purchase for those looking for a lighthearted and humorous take on political events.
- The fighting mechanics are clunky and lack depth, with many essential features missing, such as the ability to save progress and remap controls.
- The game is very short, with the story mode taking only about an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with character unlocking and controller support, which detract from the overall experience.
- story78 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is praised for its humor, engaging narrative, and unique character interactions, making it a highlight despite its brevity, typically taking around 30 to 60 minutes to complete. While the storyline is entertaining and filled with political satire, some players noted that the fighting mechanics felt clunky and secondary to the story. Overall, the narrative received high marks for its wit and creativity, appealing particularly to fans of the political themes presented.
“The story is riveting and keeps you hooked.”
“The story mode is fantastically fun with very thoughtful work put into the storyline, the jokes, and the overall inclusion of policies here and there that make the campaign so awesome.”
“Great graphics, fluid animation, hilarious storyline.”
“My only complaint is that the game is too short, with the story mode taking only an hour to beat.”
“However, I was able to beat the entire story mode for the game on 'impossible' difficulty in 52 minutes.”
“There are also bugs in the game itself aside from controls, such as music and story backgrounds going missing and occasional crashes if you try to skip the intro.”
- humor72 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and relevance, often poking fun at political events and figures with a mix of inside jokes and witty voice lines. Players find the dialogue and cutscenes consistently funny, making the experience enjoyable even for those less interested in politics. While some note that the humor may not resonate with everyone, it is generally considered a standout feature that compensates for the game's gameplay shortcomings.
“Very fun while also being intelligently funny.”
“The story was funny and had a lot of inside jokes for the yanggang.”
“This game is hilarious; attention to campaign trail detail was immaculate.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with a score of 7/10 highlighting its clunky controls and lack of depth compared to more polished fighting games. While some players find it fun and appreciate the humor and character designs, others note the need for better mechanics and bug fixes. Overall, it appeals to those interested in its political themes rather than gameplay excellence.
“Absolutely worth your freedom bucks for this hour of gameplay.”
“Pretty fun game, controls are a bit stiff but it plays rather well and the fighting mechanics are fun.”
“The game mechanics are pretty good considering it an indie game.”
“The fighting gameplay isn't the greatest; there are a few bugs here and there, but it's a really fun game.”
“It just needs some gameplay polishing.”
“As a game, it needs work on controls and more diverse fighting mechanics.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics received an 8/10 rating, praised for their great quality, fluid animation, and engaging low poly design that quickly became appealing. Reviewers noted that the visuals complemented the game's humorous storyline and were enhanced by impressive music and background stage graphics.
“Great graphics, fluid animation, hilarious storyline.”
“The low poly graphics grew on me real quick, too.”
“For a gag game, it had much wittier writing and tremendous music and background stage graphics than I ever expected.”
“The low poly graphics are quite disappointing and lack detail.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not match the current standards of gaming.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being good and enhancing the overall experience, with many noting its quality and variety across different stages. However, some players reported technical issues, such as music and story backgrounds disappearing, which detracted from the enjoyment. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's humor and atmosphere.
“For a gag game, it had much wittier writing and tremendous music and background stage graphics than I ever expected.”
“Story was funny, music was good, every story fight stage was different so it never felt boring, and even the voice acting was decent.”
“There are also bugs in the game itself aside from controls, such as music and story backgrounds going missing and occasional crashes if you try to skip the intro.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes on the start screen and various glitches that hinder gameplay, such as the inability to view combo lists and difficulty selecting game modes. Users express a strong desire for the developers to address these bugs in future updates.
“Freezes on start screen”
“If the dev really will touch this game again, please make your cast actually diverse, actually get sound clips from the characters, fix the many glitches (including being unable to see a combo list or seeing the actual input for moves, along with it being nigh impossible to select versus). Also, fix your story mode.”
“A bit buggy, rushed, and simple but the humor is on point and there's simply no substitute for watching Andrew Yang and Elizabeth Warren trading blows on her native reservation!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability with 8 playable characters and 8 stages, encouraging players to return for varied experiences.
“With 8 playable characters and 8 stages, it has enough replay value that I can see myself coming back to it.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its appealing designs, though the gameplay mechanics are described as standard and somewhat clunky. Overall, while the characters are visually impressive, the gameplay experience may detract from their potential depth.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a heartwarming narrative centered on a kind-hearted man running for president, who faces continuous challenges, reflecting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
“A heartwarming story of a nice man running for president finding himself challenged constantly... but that's the way it goes.”
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