Dummynation
a game by | Alejandro Hernández Ferrero |
Platform: | PC (2022) |
Editor Rating: | 9/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 7.3/10 - 12 votes |
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See also: | Simulator Games, Best Indie Games, Download Strategy Games, Best RTS Games, PvP Games |
Dummynation is a geopolitical management game where you are given a country and tasked to take over the world with it. That may seem difficult at a glance, but fear not for with this streamlined gameplay, you’ll be conquering neighboring countries with ease as all burdensome chores associated with world domination are easily managed. This leaves you free to take full strategic control and bring about a glorious new world order. Goodness knows, you in charge can’t be worse than what we’ve currently got going on. If this sounds like a blast of a time to you, then keep reading as we learn more about Dummynation. Let’s get into it.
Gameplay
So, as I stated a second ago, you are given complete control over a country and must use its resources to conquer other countries and then the world. Its like Crusader Kings 3 but has a more streamlined user interface and gameplay loop. There are a few things to consider as its not all sunshine, rainbows, and genocides to install military occupations, you must consider crucial things like whether or not you have the resources you need to complete a campaign. And, provided you do, making sure you aren’t spread too thin and that your empire crumbles from the strain. Fun fact, that’s what happened to Ancient Rome; they got too big for their britches and couldn’t control everything at once. Little history lesson for you there.
Anyway, resources are located all around and you will have to conquer to find resources to expand to find resources to conquer. That, my friends, is the gameplay loop. And you know what? I don’t hate it at all. It reminds me a little of the management systems in Cities: Skylines. You have to stay on top of what you need and what you can afford to get. This is the stranglehold the game will have on you and you will love it. Just make sure you’re always paying attention. This is not a passive game.
I love playing Dummynation as it provides a simple but efficient world domination game that doesn’t bog itself down with senseless visuals or overcomplicate with nonsense mechanics.
Visuals
The visuals of this title are very simple, as it is mostly looking at maps that show colored regions, representing who controls it, and shifting borders. Icons are used as the visual representations of armies as opposed to any characters or little people; this is again used to keep everything from being too visually overstimulating. For a simple game that does its best to provide you with only what you essentially require to participate effectively.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack to this game is pretty banging. Again, its simple but effective, and manages to successfully convey every emotion you should be feeling during whatever stage of the game you may be in. I found the music to be the perfect accompaniment to the action and only added to the overall experience.
A brilliant strategy game that offers something simple but unique to fans of the genre. You will not be disappointed by this streamlined gameplay.
Pros
- Streamlined Gameplay
- Simple but effective visuals
- Great soundtrack
Cons
- Sometimes the screen can get a bit busy with icons that are a little unnecessary
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP