Pope Simulator

a game by | Golden Eggs Studio, and Asmodev |
Platform: | PC (2022) |
Editor Rating: | 7/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 10.0/10 - 2 votes |
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See also: | Download Simulator Games, Best Casual Games, Best Indie Games |
The ‘simulator’ genre of gaming has taken players to all sorts of different areas which they may not have previously expected. We’ve had simulator games of war, farming, flying and even train/railway operation, but if none of those have piqued your interest then here comes a game which just might: Pope Simulator. Religious or not, Pope Simulator puts players in the shoes of one of the most powerful men in the world, giving you control of the world largest religious powers. For those confused or unsure about this game, the overall goal is to utilize your power for the betterment of humanity, are you up to the challenge?
Gameplay
As far as political-strategy games go, Pope Simulator is unmatched in its ability to realistically show you the true power and difficulties which lie in the hands of the church and its duty to the people who put their faith in the organization.
Throughout the game players are tasked with balancing the power of the church while spreading faith to the crowds of people wherever you choose to travel across the planet. The pope, your character, has a difficult task. With the ability to influence the faith of others, you lose strength yourself. While there is a way to regain this strength; praying restores your power before you head out to another location and begin spreading the good word again. Players may find obvious similarities of this unique game with that of ‘I Am Jesus Christ’ a game set to release in 2022.
Strategy
In terms of most strategy-based simulator games, Pope Simulator gives you arguably the most power and influence of any king, emperor or leader during this time period. During the period of your reign, you will be faced with corruption, scandal, spies and treachery whilst you navigate through these tumultuous times in humanity. Unchecked power can become addicting and even overcome the weak of heart, will you let your power consume you or will you harness it to save humanity? This game doesn’t ignore the true reaches of power and how it’s obtained, to succeed you mustn’t be afraid to get your hands dirty, or at least utilize your power to order others to do so themselves, if your strategy is to be successful.
As far as simulator-games go, this game puts you in control of one of the most powerful religious institutions the world has ever seen, outlasting most dynasties throughout the ages. The game mechanics are exciting to utilize and the overall strategy functions within the game are enough to keep most players interested to see their mission through.
While most games stay out of religious or political areas, Pope Simulator is clearly not one of them. For some this may not be the game of choice within the simulator genre, but if you can take the religious ramifications out of your experience this can be a truly stimulating and exciting game to playthrough.
Pros:
- Strategy component very strong in this game, allowing you to utilize a number of different tactical-combinations in your gameplay.
- Historical significance not missed on players throughout. The game does a great job of explaining through showing the difficulties of the time and how the church impacted history as we know it today.
Cons:
- For those craving an action packed simulator game this may not be the game for you, Pope Simulator relies more on the strategy and tactical control aspects of this genre.
- Those with beliefs which do not align with the religion or have problems with some of the darker aspects of their past may not be able to fully enjoy what this game is trying to be.
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP