Yang2020 Path To Presidency
- December 29, 2019
- Sam Vallely
"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.
Reviews
- The game features hilarious political satire and clever writing, making it enjoyable for fans of Andrew Yang and political humor.
- Despite its flaws, the game is fun and provides a unique experience of fighting against political figures, which many players found entertaining.
- The story mode is quick and engaging, with a lot of inside jokes that resonate with supporters of Yang and the 2020 campaign.
- The gameplay mechanics are clunky and lack depth, with many players noting issues like stiff controls and limited character diversity.
- The game is very short, with many players completing the story mode in under an hour, leading to concerns about replay value.
- There are significant bugs and technical issues, such as problems with character unlocking and resolution settings, which detract from the overall experience.
- story39 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is widely praised for its humor, engaging narrative, and clever political satire, with many players finding it entertaining despite its brevity, typically taking around 30 minutes to an hour to complete. While the storyline and character interactions are highlighted as standout features, some reviewers noted that the fighting mechanics feel clunky and secondary to the story. Overall, the story is considered a strong point of the game, with many players appreciating the witty writing and inside jokes, particularly for fans of Andrew Yang.
“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.”
- humor36 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 dialogue. Players appreciate the comedic voice lines and engaging storylines, which keep the experience entertaining despite some gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the humor resonates well, particularly with those familiar with the political context, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Very fun while also being intelligently funny.”
“The voice acting was interesting, and some of the fighters had hilarious voice lines ('video games cause violence, and so do I.').”
“This game is hilarious; attention to campaign trail detail was immaculate.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many noting that while the controls are somewhat stiff and the mechanics can feel clunky, the overall experience remains enjoyable and fun. Players appreciate the character designs and humor, but caution that those seeking high-quality fighting mechanics akin to major titles like Street Fighter may be disappointed. Overall, the game is seen as needing polish and more diverse mechanics, yet still offers a worthwhile experience for its hour of gameplay.
“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.”
“Pretty standard controls and slightly clunky gameplay, but overall the character designs are super cool.”
“The fighting gameplay isn't the greatest; there are a few bugs here and there, but it's a really fun game.”
“As a game, it needs work on controls and more diverse fighting mechanics.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received an 8/10 rating, praised for their great quality, fluid animation, and engaging low poly style that enhances the game's humor. Reviewers noted the impressive writing and music, which complement the vibrant background stage graphics, exceeding expectations for a gag game.
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality and variety, enhancing the overall experience with witty writing and engaging background graphics. However, some users reported technical issues, including missing music and occasional crashes. Overall, the soundtrack 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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including freezing on the start screen and various glitches that hinder gameplay, such as problems with the combo list and move inputs. Users express a desire for improvements in these areas, alongside a more polished story mode.
“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), and also fix your story mode.”
“A bit buggy, rushed, and simple.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the character designs are praised for their appeal, the gameplay is noted to be somewhat clunky, suggesting that character development may not be fully realized through smooth interactions.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's unique story.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their growth and relationships.”
“Each character has a distinct personality and backstory, which makes their development feel authentic and engaging.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a heartwarming narrative centered around a kind-hearted man running for president, who faces continuous challenges, reflecting the emotional struggles and resilience inherent in his journey.
“A heartwarming story of a nice man running for president, finding himself challenged constantly... but that's the way it goes.”
“The emotional depth of the characters made me feel connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
“I was moved to tears by the poignant moments that captured the essence of love and loss.”