Test how well you can run a country in the political simulation Oval Office!
Oval Office
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- Win 2000/XP/Vista
- 33.08 MB
- 60 minute free trial
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$9.99
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Game Description
In-depth and intelligent political simulation
Could you do a better job of running the country than the people currently in charge? Sick of corrupt politicians making stupid decisions that benefit only themselves? Are you smart enough to win re-election?
This isn't as easy as it sounds. Your political skill will be thoroughly tested in Oval Office - the ultimate political strategy / simulation game!
As president it's your job to balance the need for taxes against the demands of the voters. Do you want your country to be an eco-friendly green paradise, or a socialist utopia? Will you pander to patriots, liberals or religious pressure groups? Can you keep crime under control without destroying civil liberties?
Tons of political decisions to make:
- Should you reduce foreign aid to help the economy but possibly hurt foreign relations?
- Should the government keep data on citizens to reduce terror threats even though it is unpopular?
- How much money should be spent on national defense?
- What is the best way to reduce air pollution without angering citizens with higher energy and transportation prices?
- How much should the government spend on wellfare?
- Should oil companies be allowed to drill in wildlife refugees to lower our dependence on foreign oil?
Your political savvy will be tested. Oval Office is a must play for all political buffs!
Oval Office Full Version Features
- Unlimited play on up to 5 computers - you own the game!
- Instant activation so you can play right away with no additional downloads required if you have the trial installed!
- No shipping, waiting or CD-ROM necessary.
- 48-hour money back guarantee
- A perfect game for anyone who loves politics & thinking through complex issues!
- Deep simulation provides a realistic and thought provoking experience.
- Large range of political issues to decide on like the environment, foreign policy, economics, military, education, and more.
- Influence realistic citizens with complex needs and desires.
- Tons of replay value so you can enjoy the game again and again!
- Play on any computer you own - no Internet connection required!
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Great!!!(but much to be improved), Apr 09, 2009
by B
The policies are realistic.The starting policies of USA are realistic,although you can adjust several settings.However,I could not find"space program” among the policies.The game could consider involving geological positioning of facilities,and personal security.However,the policies are still good,overall speaking.
The events.There are only larger events in the game and smaller ones like fires or reigonal disasters like hurricanes.They actually affect the country a lot sometimes.There is a lack of news.The events are often very influential,so it is not so bad.There is a lack of news.It could have a line or separate “screen” on the interface marked"news”.However,this could be accepttable.What I most want is a less random event collection.
The dilemmas.I LOVE this bit.It can’t be any better,but it could hopefully be related to events.
Situations.Very good.
The terrorist groups.I have a bit more to say about this one.However,I notice their numbers and threatening level don’t match.This also seems to depend on luck a lot.Much to be improved but a GREAT CONCEPT.
The quarterly report.A very good feature.It could have more info on policies.
The Cabinet feature.Tempting at first,but not very realistic.They should be called “secretaries"instead of “ministers”.That sounds SO twenties!
Also,they should attract some votes.Very interesting issue.They actually don’t do much,so I don’t like this.We NEED to change this.Modders,be on alert!Also,there should be new positions in the cabinet you can add and there should be a minister for defence.
I like the achievements.However,sometimes you get these from the start of the game.While this gives an advantage,it also is unfair.Overall good!
Parties/politics.Good idea,the parties.However,more parties should be added and a customizable party name should be good.The voter groups are very in-depth.
I would recommand this game for everyone.I think it is worth the price,particularly for modders.Enjoy it!!!
Great Political Sim Game, Aug 31, 2008
by Corey Reason (Yorktown, Indiana)
Oval Office is perhaps the best political simulation game I have played. The game allows you to control a number of facets (e.g. policy, finance, public opinion, etc) without making it too cumbersome.
I have played a few other games of this nature and felt the play was too heavy handed, in Oval Office it takes that away.
I think the game is a lot of fun, it would be a good tool for an American History or any government class to use as a method of teaching how policy influences voters and the importance of running a balanced budget, without coming across too preachy.
At almost $20 I thought it was a little expensive, but all and all it was a good game.
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Customer Support
Oval Office Support - Retrieve lost activation codes, ordering help, reinstalling on crashed computers, and some technical support. This support link is for this game only as we use different ordering/help systems for different games.
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