Democracy 4 is the new game developed by Positech Games and distributed by Auroch Digital. Two years after its release on Steam, we can finally enjoy the fourth opus of the saga on our consoles. From Xbox Area we would like to thank Auroch Digital for providing us with a digital copy of the game.
Democracy 4
Depending on the country we choose, we will face a level of difficulty. Japan or Europe are among the countries that encounter the most difficulties when it comes to gambling. While Canada or the United States are “easy” to manage. The difficulty of each country is displayed before selecting it, as well as different values such as GDP, crime or unemployment.
The perfect game for the in-laws
The dream of many Spanish brothers-in-law and after-dinner family meals is none other than to repair the country. Well, thanks to Democracy 4 This is possible. At the helm of the country we choose, we will have to play with different types of government measures. Whether by changing taxes or government spending or launching new measures. To make these decisions, it is necessary to have “political power”, which is obtained at every turn of our Council of Ministers.
With this power, in each turn we will have a series of decisions available based on it. These decisions can come from Foreign Affairs, Economy, Treasury, etc. And depending on them, certain sections of the population will be happy and others not. This also applies to our ministers, since they also have their personal preferences.
As we make decisions that do not suit them, their loyalty will diminish, thereby reducing the political power they give us, making it more difficult to implement new measures or change existing ones. This is where the first piece of advice that the game gives us from the start comes into play, and this is it We cannot satisfy everyone. A very important basis to take into account not only here, but in our daily lives.
We must not only pay attention to government measures. Also for the security of the country because there will be extremist groups of all kinds that can cause headaches. Depending on the country we are playing with, certain measures will be permitted by the game’s legislation. This article may regulate the possession of weapons, the level of weaponry of police officers, the requirement for identification documents, etc.
It is important not to neglect this section, otherwise it could happen to you like in one of my games where a religious extremist group committed an assassination against the government president (against the player), thus ending the game prematurely.
Everything we touch throughout the game impacts voting groups. Since banning guns, for example, removes support from “patriots.” Increasing the road network increases public spending but reduces unemployment and makes “motorists” happy and environmentalists angry. Other tax measures for the benefit of one or the other will anger one sector and please another. This game teaches us at all times to seek balance in our decisions.
Dilemmas to face, decisions to make
Even with everything mentioned above, Every time we make changes we are taken to a tab where we see news related to our country in one way or another. If we have taken certain measures, we will see that we will lose our attractiveness for foreign investment or that there will be a risk that a certain sector will go on strike. By clicking on these news items we can see the groups affected and the measures involved. This makes it possible to modify them to resolve these negative situations and contribute to the prosperity of the country.
Along with these types of measures, decisions will arise that we will not be able to avoid. How to condemn the actions of foreign dictators, acts of protest in other countries or situations that arise in our own nation. Each of them will have an impact on both voting groups
A technical section that is not the protagonist
As we have seen throughout the analysis, the game is all about action, about playing, about decision making. To do this, Positech Games has managed to optimize the gaming interface from PC to consoles for use with a controller. Moving through all of the game’s menus is simple. Although it is quite common to forget to review certain crucial sections so as not to lose track of the country. Beyond that, The game’s soundtrack is quite catchy and enjoyable. What helps us focus on action and taking the country we choose and improving its situation.
In conclusion, Democracy 4…
Democracy 4 presents us with a game where the important thing is decision-making and the search for balance in order to improve the country we “govern”, all through a game interface and soundtrack that make the duty of governing more enjoyable for the people. Democracy 4 It is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. As always, if you’re interested in learning more about analytics like this, be sure to stop by here in Xbox Space.
Democracy 4
Pro.
- This allows us to “know” how to manage a country
- Good range of countries to play
- Good adaptation from PC to console
Contra.
- Access to certain menus is more complicated than in the PC version
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