Maybe I find this game to be absolutely great because I am a political junkie. Maybe I find it to be a great game because I am crazy and senseless. No matter what your overall opinion of the game is, it is hard to argue that Political Machine is an original concept. For the first time in my memory, I am able to play the part of a campaign manager in a presidential election. The mechanics of the game are rather simple. You control your candidate, who is responsible for fundraising, running ads, ect. against your opponent. The game spans for forty-one turns, making it short enough o play in a single sitting and since you have the option of randomly assigning “issue” importance and other values, the game has nearly unlimited replay ability. The graphics and sounds are admittedly not the game’s strong points, but you usually do not play a strategy game for these aspects (if your looking for a graphical and audio feast, go play Doom 3). Despite this, fans of strategy games looking to try their hand outside of waging wars or running countries/empires might find running a presidential campaign enjoyable. Also, the game should definitely appeal to the political crowd. Overall, I think the Political Machine is well worth the money you pay for it.
It would be all too easy to pass by The Political Machine after glancing it on store shelves in favor of flashier titles, or to dismiss it as another mediocre budget game cashing in on a quick buck in an election year. B... Read Full Review
The Political Macine is a very fun and educational game all rolled into one. It provides a fun simulat with very user friendly controls and menus. It may take some time to get used to but it is definately one of the best... Read Full Review
