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Review
This is basically a 'deafeat Hitler government simulation', which is a pretty fun concept.
You have a deck of cards and can hold a hand of 3 at any time, each card use counting as a month of in-game time, as well as special 'advisor' hand of up to 3 people, which can be used more rarely (every 6 months, I think).
Gameplay is complex; you need to balance funding, the demographics of the people you appeal to, keeping your allies placated to maintain government strength, and opposing the rise of the Nazis.
The writing is good, and the commitment to historical accuracy (or at least the appearance of historical accuracy, as I am not educated enough to tell the difference) is really cool.
Overall, I think the game is telling both in what it says about the 1930s and what it says about today. A lot of the game felt very similar to modern political events I've lived through.
Overall, it was a bit too complex for me to want a second go around after I lost. I kept getting tripped up because I didn't know things like the difference between Leftist and Labour. If I learn more one day, I will return!
