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• gamedeal user

  Jun 18, 2014

  ok so first i was in doubt because all of the bad review but i´m so glad that i bought this game. i was looking for the real thing and i can say i found it. if you are looking for amazing graphics then this is NOT your game. if you are looking for massive battles to just conquer the world easily... this is NOT your game go buy something like AoE. but if you want a game where every action has a consecuence, where taking power is not easy, where staying in power is not easy, where you need to think far beyond the easy gathering of resources, then you have found the game. this game is so serious is almost crazy. even in the tutorial you can mess it up really bad. let me say this clearly enought... if you are dumb in political knowledge and ecomics you may want to rethink it before buying a GEOPOLITICAL simulator, good news is that there are links inside the game to teach you, so youll learn a lot. another thing to mention is that most of the bad comments on the games are not even related to the game and for $50 bucks i think the game is worth it, and if people buy it there should be no reason for the company to close. as for the bugs they reported i have not encounter any of them so far. do i recommend it? yes, i do. go ahead try to stay in power.
• gamedeal user

  Jul 11, 2014

  I highly recommend this game for anyone who is a political geek. The game is extremely in-depth. It goes from well-known laws like freedom of speech/demonstration/religion to tiny aspects you'd never see in a geopolitical simulator; blood toxicity level, driving age, maximum age for school, and speed limits on trunk roads, city roads, and highways. It also has a very realistic atmosphere to it. Setting aside the fact the map and characters look like 90s era games, it gives the game a feel no other geopolitical simulator has given me; realism. It goes from setting meetings with political figures and world leaders, to having small talk and influencing well-known figures in your country to vote for you or support your bill publicly. When a law doesn't pass through, a reform can be made. Adding laws into this reform that is bipartisan will increase the chances of it being passed. More features include asking nations for authorization to build a pipeline through their territory, building pipelines for oil or gas, detailed trade agreements that allow you to set the price, quantity, and duration of the agreement (Example: Russia's Natural Gas Agreement with China that will last for 20 years), the game also allows the construction of various buildings or transportations like oil and gas pipelines, high-speed trains, nuclear power plants, oil rigs, gas and oil fields, and even increasing the number of hospitals, homes, schools, or solar fields. The game also has a very complicated economic system. I have been having trouble with it, but I did have some success as Jordan earlier. Continuing on, the game is very recent. It isn't like SuperPower 2 where it was created just before the NATO expansion or the break-up of Serbia and Montenegro, but it was released in 2013, meaning it has the world's youngest country, South Sudan. The game features terrorist groups in every country, ranging from the Mafia to Total Jihad groups (Al-Quaeda). You have the options to infiltrate the groups if they live in your territory, to funding them with weapons, money, and 2 semi-trucks with rockets and explosives if they are in other countries to help them take down that country's government. But if you do this, you have the chance to be caught red-handed. And this will transfer into the news, and Parliment will impeach you. I suffered that while playing as Russia and funding New Zealand terrorists. The game offers so much detail to their options, like adding more medical staff and adding more police staff. You can also investigate politicians and well-known citizens to reveal a scandal to use against them, to spying on heads-of-state or countries to find evidence that will gain the approval of the United Nations Security Council and allow military action against the country. Which brings me to the Organizations of the game. The game has made Organizations possible, which bring various or all world organizations into the game including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, European Union, and North American Free Trade Agreement. It then gives you the option to create your own Organization, allowing an Economic Market (NAFTA), Producing Countries (OPEC), Monetary Union (EU), and Political-Military Organization (NATO). This then allows you to choose members states, the budget, the voting system, the secretary general's holding of the seat, and who the secretary general is. You can then meet to set the prices of the product, make changes, etc. Like with OPEC, you can propose to change the average oil price. You can also launch reelection campaigns, even visiting the Olympics, military barracks, and universities. Instead of a SuperPower 2 style diplomatic relations, there are two types of relations. First is economic. Just because the country does not favor you does not affect trade relations. Second is military, allowing certian permissions like allowing air, ground, and naval bases in your/their country while considering the amount, allowing you to edit this at any time via meetings with head-of-state. Diplomatic relations come with various things, like managing embassies, allowing nationals to enter or leave, and forcing ethnic Israeli's living in Lebanon to return. Lastly, the game makes it perfectly with this. As all military and geopolitical games have, the feature nuclear weapons. Naturally, this game has them. But for the first time, you need to go through politics when proceeding with a nuclear attack. First, you must authorize the use of nuclear weapons. Second, you must make a meeting with the Chief of the Army. Third, you must ask him to authorize the use of nuclear weapons. Forth, you must ask him for the code for the nuclear weapons. And the game never remembers it, You actually need to write it down. Lastly, enter your code when firing nuclear missiles. But in this game, it features something never seen in any game I have played - Chemical and bacteriological weapons. You can actually use the weapons hated internationally. Though it is almost difficult to use them, you need to have a high standing with the chief of the army. Authorize the use of chemical and bacteriological weapons, ask him to authorize their use, and if he allows it, you can freely launch chemical attacks against anyone. Beware - Using nuclear, chemical, and bacteriological weapons are EXTREMELY frowned upon domestically and internationally. If used, you will be thrown out of office, and if not that, the UNSC will send a resolution to authorize military intervention. Overall, the game is very fun. So far, I have not run into any major bugs like crashes or gameplay interventions. Only bug I have notices was on the Newspaper where it was supposed to say the President of Russia's name, but showed random lettering or coding. I rate it 8/10. If you love geo-political games and have major interests in politics, this game is perfect. Besides the 90s looking interface, no game has ever gone so in-depth. Many offical reviews say the same.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 3, 2014

  Game concept is great. Game execution not great. Anything more than $5-10 Game price: Not worth it. Now that I won it, I'll keep playing it, but it is really not as polished as it should be. I bought the add-ons. Examples: South Korea has a Vietnamese city called Saigon. US outstanding Debt is about half that of Germany. In reality US is about 17 trillion to Germany's 5-600 billion. The AI for war/conflicts is horrendously bad. Never leave the direction fo your troops to your general. Even when a country no longer exists your AI thinks the conflict is continuing. If a NATO member is attacked (i.e. Russian invasion of Poland), NATO doesn't mobilize. The number of interactions capable with leaders/advisors is extremely limited. Again, this is a great concept for a game. If it was polished and had more features I would rate it 4.5 out of 5 or higher. As it is right now it is like a 1.5 out of 5. The concept keeps you engaged, the gameplay doesn't. STRONGLY suggest you don't buy.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 19, 2014

  Pretty terrible. Besides basic graphical elements missing like mouse scrolling of the map, the economic modeling/decision making is aweful. Interest rates and trade contracts? Really? That's essentially it? Sure it's fun to buy essetentially useless tanks and power plants for a decade while you watch your economy/budget freefall every time. Even the IMF is unrealistic--as Turkey they forgave me 300m in debt just because I was running a budget surplus. Their message was basically here's your reward for balancing your budget...what? The IMF in reality will only forgive debt they know they're never get back anyway. If you can pay, they'll take every bit they can get. Lastly, political instability is a joke. Playing as several African nations in sequence, I was overthrown by the healthcare syndicate (WTF?!?,) forced out of office while I had 100% popularity, had two military coups, and was conquered by Ethliopia (granted playing a Somolia) ALL WITHIN THE FOR 30 DAYS OF GAMEPLAY!!! Well, wasted $50 here writing this only so others can avoid the same thing. Go buy a Paradox Interactive game for a lower price and get a polished, fun game...and not have a bunch of doctors run you out of office when you have all the guns...
• gamedeal user

  Jul 25, 2023

  Short review

  I can't recommend this game right now considering it's price. If you are interested you should buy it's sequel "Power & Revolution". However, "Masters of the World" is a complex and thought-provoking game that undoubtedly caters to the strategic minds of players who revel in the intricacies of global politics and economics. As someone who thoroughly enjoys simulations and simulations-based experiences, I found this game to be a captivating endeavor, offering a unique opportunity to immerse myself in the world of geopolitics.

  Long review

  In Masters of the World, just like in its predecessors, the player's goal is simple: to control a nation at will. Presented with a wargame-styled map (slightly more beautiful and detailed than in the past), the player can legislate as they see fit, choosing, for example, to tax financial transactions, deforestation, or even pets. This allows funding for various projects related to research, education, sports training, construction, and more. As was the case in the past, the possibilities are immense, and the player can embody the president they desire, even going as far as arranging meetings with terrorists to achieve their goals, selling weapons on the black market, arresting members of other parties or troublesome organizations, exiting the European Union, privatizing the media, shutting down nuclear power plants, launching a space exploration program, legalizing same-sex marriage, and so on. In short, almost everything that is possible in reality is possible in the game. However, be aware that while it's possible to propose laws, not all of them come to fruition. The Assembly cannot be easily bypassed, and many projects fall through. Nevertheless, this third installment brings some new features to make things easier: now it's possible to group reforms into a single law that will be voted on as a whole, or to resort to a referendum that, coupled with a televised speech, can change the game. In general, this installment is quite generous with novelties, starting with sliders that modify the terrorist threat, the likelihood of natural disasters and wars, as well as the people's reactions. Additionally, the game introduces credit rating agencies that influence interest rates on loans and, therefore, impact debt, new constructions such as pipelines between countries, civil airports, and more. There are also new scenarios like the third world war, a war between Israel and Iran, a few additional playable countries, elite commandos capable of discreetly striking, a research tree, and the ability to control multiple states simultaneously. The game's attention to detail is commendable, with various regions accurately reflecting their real-world counterparts in terms of cultural, economic, and political factors. As you take the helm of your chosen nation, you'll find yourself challenged to navigate through nuanced decision-making processes, weighing the consequences of each action carefully. This level of intricacy keeps the experience fresh, as every playthrough feels distinct based on your chosen path. Nonetheless, while the depth and complexity of "Masters of the World" are its strongest selling points, it may also act as a double-edged sword for some players. Newcomers to geopolitics simulations might find the learning curve quite steep, with a plethora of information to digest and an overwhelming amount of options to choose from. Some may be deterred by the amount of time and effort required to fully grasp the mechanics and enjoy the game to its fullest potential. Another minor drawback lies in the game's user interface, which could be more intuitive and streamlined. The abundance of information on the screen can sometimes feel cluttered and lead to a slightly disorienting experience. However, with patience and perseverance, players can eventually become more comfortable with the interface and appreciate the depth it offers. In conclusion, this game is quite good but why should you buy it when you can buy it's more polished and less buggy sequel?
• gamedeal user

  Apr 28, 2015

  windows 8 32bit not supported!!!! exception_access_violation error you are deceiving people
• gamedeal user

  May 9, 2015

  get this game off steam, or get the devs to update this buggy game.
• gamedeal user

  Jun 6, 2015

  The game is awesome, probably the best strategy game i've ever played. One of the probles on the game are the bugs, for exemple: When the high speed train arrives in 46,000 km, when i'm going to cunstruct more, the game crashes, or when the game arrives in 23:00 p.m the game crashes too. I lost 2 in 2023 and 2025. Another problem is the lack of updates, we are already in June and there isn't any update, to fix any bug that is since 2013. I woud recommend the game to my friends if doesn't had so many bugs that spoils the game.
• gamedeal user

  Jul 4, 2015

  Masters of the world - An amazing concept, if only the final product was as good. One of the few political simulators on the market; MOTW:GPS definitely has potential - but a lot more work needs to be done. Especially considering the dev team are asking for £39.99 to own a copy. This is much a message to the dev team as it is a review. If you truly love political sims you could look past the graphical glitches, or the horrifying voice acting and enjoy what this game has to offer. But if you expect something seamless and polished along the lines of the Tropico franchise - you'll be in for a shock.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 16, 2015

  This game has several game breaking bugs that can just stop you from playing a game, forcing you to start again. For example I was kicked out of my country for having a defecit, when i was still shown as having surplus, my income was more than my expense, yet I was kicked out. Several other people have similar problems. The devs seem not to care about their fanbase at all. Price is too high for the quality of the game, and the price was not dropped in time like most other games. If you have 50 dollars to throw around, I would buy this game, as it is still the best domestic and internatiol political simulator out there, but dont expect to get too much out of it.