70
The combination of clever, strategic gameplay with hopelessly niche subject matter almost guarantees cult classic status for this one. But Political Machine 2008 is definitely worth playing, particularly if you're a fan of politics -- no other game to date better represents our embattled system.
73
For twenty bucks, The Political Machine 2008 isn't necessarily a bad deal, but it's a one-note affair that inhabits that misty gray region between comfortable familiarity and dull predictability.
75
Political junkies and board-game fans should love The Political Machine 2008, even if it is a bit too close for comfort to its predecessor.
3
The Political Machine 2008 is, sadly, the one awful game (beyond its predecessor) to come from ****, a blemish on an otherwise good company history.
It's graphically ugly: The interface is atrocious and the bobbleheads hardly look like anyone they're supposed to.
The game mechanics are clunky and at times confusing, there's some horrible balance issues, the candidate creator is terrible...
All together this feels like an alpha for a game we never got. I refuse to believe this is really a finished game.
The Political Machine 2008
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Jun 24, 2008
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90
Political junkies will almost certainly find themselves sucked in, along with those who have only a smattering of knowledge about the American political process.
81
PM08's sense of humor, topical subject matter, and discount price ($19.99) make it a candidate I'd happily endorse. [Sept 2008, p.75]
76
Folks whose interest piques upon hearing the words “political simulator” and missed the original would do well to give the 2008 edition a shot.
73
For twenty bucks, The Political Machine 2008 isn't necessarily a bad deal, but it's a one-note affair that inhabits that misty gray region between comfortable familiarity and dull predictability.
70
Aligning yourself with special interest groups, hiring different political aides, and participating in television interviews add even more depth to the already somewhat convoluted experience, but without these options it wouldn’t really feel like politics.
70
The combination of clever, strategic gameplay with hopelessly niche subject matter almost guarantees cult classic status for this one. But Political Machine 2008 is definitely worth playing, particularly if you're a fan of politics -- no other game to date better represents our embattled system.
50
With more focus on the real-world conflicts and unpredictable events that plague campaigns, running for office might be a bit less tiresome.
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SummaryThe Political Machine is a strategy game that takes the real world mechanics of political campaigning and uses it to create an award-winning strategy game. Raise money, hire spin-doctors, win the endorsements of important groups, go on TV interviews, take out ads, fight off smear merchants and much more in your quest to win the 270 elec... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
