The Political Machine (2012)
- Developer
- Stardock Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 3.4 of 5, 289 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A lighthearted strategic simulation where you manage a presidential campaign, balancing issues and resources to win an election.
strategicsatiricalcompetitivesimulationturn-basedpoliticalmanagement
What players say
Players are split. Some find it a fun, simple election simulator worth a few bucks, while others are frustrated by the mandatory Stardock account and dated, repetitive gameplay. Concerns about political bias and predictable outcomes appear, but the ability to create custom candidates keeps some engaged.
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