Democratic Socialism Simulator

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I want to like it but no save point. And some cards offer you the chance to explore the topic in more detail until you make a decision... but other cards seem to do that and then don't let you i.e. you're actually just making a decision but you don't realise it. Needs an undo button! In general I think it's a positive game idea but I question the realism, and would like to see where these estimates of polling and funding come from. If this was actually realistic then why does a politician not do this? Now that would be an interesting simulation... one where you think you're doing great due to various biases / local distortions to your sense making but actually you tank the election / economy / environment / all three... perhaps like Depression Quest does it with disabled options. Overall happy I bought this but frustrated it doesn't save points to progress.

I like it! It's somewhat short, but there is replayability there. The graphics are well done, the gameplay is fun and insightful, and the price is fair. Give it a try! And in between rounds, go protest, advocate, and be the change you want to see.

Very fun game! a bit simplistic though

A fun game to play with friends or solo, will you save the country or be hauled out before a 2nd term? A & B choices, swipe left or right to make a decision of how to govern the country. The game gives you 3 stats to be aware of: Money / Power (for the people) / and Environmental impact. The decisions you make can be previewed prior to committing allowing you to see potential drawbacks or benefits of a choice. The average run takes around half an hour to complete, and once you have done it a few times you will get better at balancing what you can and can not do. If I had one critique of the game it is that when you know how the scenarios play out you can easily do very good, as the outcomes of decisions do not change. I wish there was a random aspect, Perhaps sometimes the decision I made has a different out come next time. The humor is good, presentation is solid, and most importantly it is fun.

An amusing game if you have an interest in politics.

A surprisingly well made game. I truly had no expectation when seeing the title, but this game is well made, excellently written, fun to replay, and easy to learn while being hard to master. It illustrates real issues with translating radical ideas into practical (established) politics, and ways in which systems fight or support change. It's also really funny!