Underplayed Gems

Shape of America: Episode One (2018)

Shape of America: Episode One cover
Developer
kuklam studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, story-heavy political journey where every decision nudges the path through a 1990s landscape of ambition and moral compromise.

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What players say

Players praise the unique premise of a text-based political RPG set in the 1990s, with dialogue replacing combat. The game is short, about 2-5 hours, and offers multiple plotlines. However, many warn it is only episode one of an unfinished series, and as of 2019 the second episode was canceled, leading to mixed recommendations.

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