A government simulation game in which you act as the president of a fictional Latin American country following the overthrow of its previous dictator.
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This plays almost like a companion piece to Balance of Power and while it's a little light on what most would consider traditional gameplay elements, the politicking is like catnip for those into this stuff.
I mainly remember playing this in high school instead of studying. This and Liberal Crime Squad were low-key enough that teachers never really noticed I was playing a game instead of looking at webpages.
Anyway, it's still a well-presented simulation of a post-revolution environment. Attempt land and education reforms, set up elections, try not to get assassinated by the CIA, it's all here. I do wonder how robust the simulation actually is, I imagine it's actually pretty basic. However, this game is mostly you reacting to proposals you are given, so if you approach it as an political adventure game it hardly matters.
It's playable in a lot of places, so I highly recommend it as it's still one of the best in its genre. Hell, I'd say the very 80's outlook it has makes it that much more worth playing. It's a bit of a time capsule.
Anyway, it's still a well-presented simulation of a post-revolution environment. Attempt land and education reforms, set up elections, try not to get assassinated by the CIA, it's all here. I do wonder how robust the simulation actually is, I imagine it's actually pretty basic. However, this game is mostly you reacting to proposals you are given, so if you approach it as an political adventure game it hardly matters.
It's playable in a lot of places, so I highly recommend it as it's still one of the best in its genre. Hell, I'd say the very 80's outlook it has makes it that much more worth playing. It's a bit of a time capsule.
A short and thought-provoking game from the 80s you can play in your browser in one sitting. Politically nuanced, well-written, good looking pixel art and animation, and outcomes that are actually responsive to player choice. Shows how many different elements have to function in tandem for a nation to remain stable.
this game is really cool!! and you can play it in your browser.