The latest addition from Stardock gets you on the political side. The Political Machine 2008 is the virtual simulation of the presidential election.
Players start by selecting from a slew of notable politicians including Mitt Romney, Hillary Clinton, and Dick Cheney. Players can also try out historic candidates like John F. Kennedy or just create their own from scratch The gameplay consists of sending your chosen candidate around the US giving speeches, raising campaign funds, and running ads. Raising your poll numbers is as easy as checking the issues most valued in a state and hammering that message hard. The stats of your character (experience, stamina, etc.), the operatives you hire (Smear Merchant, Spin Doctor, etc.), and the consistency of your message hardly seem to matter.
The Political Machine 2008 has one deep flaw: it needs to be played by someone who either has a good understanding of how Presidential elections work in the United States or by someone who is interested in learning about them. I sincerely hope that the game developed by Stardock gets into the hands of people interested in politics .
You should know that you just can't win it in this game. You need to watch out for the actual political leanings of the state where you campaign, know the strengths, easily seen in the attributes, and the weaknesses of your candidate, watch the way the public feeling regarding each political issue develops as the campaign goes on. You also need to be careful in picking a running mate and have all the right answers when you appear on television. The game is by no means a complete simulation of the political aspect of choosing a President, but it does a very good job in presenting some of the intricacies involved. The only thing is that it asks is a bit of time and patience. It's not a game for the casual player, but, as stated above, a game for those interested in politics.
Political Machine 2008 Express Edition is a free demo for The Political Machine 2008.
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