Info about SuperPower 3:

Official game description:
  
The long-awaited installment to the SuperPower series, SuperPower 3 is a mix of strategical and managerial elements and is the most complete and accurate geopolitical simulation game to date. This iteration brings modern graphics, present day military hardware and technology, as well as an improved EHE/AI technology for a tailor-made experience for every playstyle. The wide variety of approaches to the game gives you unprecedented freedom! You can focus on the big picture, like planning out entire wars, or on the smallest details imaginable. The whole planet will be watching your actions and the decisions you make will play out in front of your very eyes.  
SuperPower 3 takes place whenever and wherever you want it!  
You can choose to play any nation on the planet. Scenarios are based on real-life events and are equipped with actual data. Try to govern your country to the best of your abilities either on your own, or with friends in multiplayer mode.
A CHANCE TO PROVE THEY CAN DO BETTER
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SuperPower 3 is tailor-made for all the megalomaniacs out there who are convinced they can do a much better job at running the world than real politicians and military leaders across the globe. Solve real-life conflicts, with solutions that no-one previously thought possible and see what effect this will have on the world. Can you change history?  
SuperPower 3 will have everything that made this franchise a success in the last 20 years, with modern visuals, game mechanics built with depth from the ground up and a better onboarding for new players.  
*   Global theater of an accurate reproduction of the entire world including 194 playable countries  
*   Expansive strategy and dozens of scenarios based on real-life events  
*   Real data, analyzed and made for gameplay purposes  
*   Character creation with almost every nationality, religion, and typical attire available in real life  
*   High replayability due to no official end to the game  
*   Mod friendly architecture to create your own unique scenarios

Release date: Oct 7, 2022

Categories: Geopolitical Simulation, Strategy, Grand Strategy, Political Simulation, Economic Simulation, Military Simulation, Character Creation, Multiplayer, Real-time Strategy


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Active development and potential (weight 0.3): Developers are actively improving the game, and players see great potential for future enhancements. The belief that the game will be fixed and improved over time is commonly mentioned.
- Character creation system (weight 0.3): The character creation system is well-received, with players appreciating its functionality and impact on gameplay. The character editor is noted for its depth and influence on politics and population perception.
- Deep game mechanics and realism (weight 0.27): The game offers deep mechanics and added layers of realism with features like airports, aircraft carriers, and ports. The RTS control of units and the impact of character creation on gameplay are also highlighted.
- Visual aspects of the game (weight 0.27): Players appreciate the visual aspects of the game, including the nice-looking world and attractive graphics. The overall visual presentation is seen as a strong point.
- Economic ideas and slow speed (weight 0.23): The game introduces some good ideas for the economy, and the fairly slow speed setting can be seen as a positive for some players, allowing for more strategic gameplay.

Common complaints:
- Game is buggy and unfinished (weight 0.97): The game is described as extremely buggy, unplayable, and incomplete, with numerous bugs and constant crashes.
- Game is worse than predecessor (weight 0.43): The game is considered a huge disappointment and a step backwards from its predecessor, with many features removed and poor design choices.
- Singleplayer issues and connectivity problems (weight 0.24): Players experience difficulties with singleplayer mode, including disconnections and inability to save progress properly.
- Lack of content and simplistic UI (weight 0.23): The game is criticized for having little content, a bland map, and a simplistic user interface.
- Poor micro-management and interface issues (weight 0.21): The interface is less user-friendly, with population management issues and harder navigation through menus.
- Limited diplomacy and political options (weight 0.15): The game offers few diplomacy options and simplistic political choices, with no fast-forward or pause options.
- Lack of dynamic and intelligent mechanisms (weight 0.14): The gameplay lacks depth and dynamic interaction, with non-intuitive interfaces and missing core mechanics.
- Slider functionality issues (weight 0.11): Sliders in the game do not work correctly and have little to no effect on gameplay.
- Unit management is tedious (weight 0.11): Managing units is difficult and tedious, with issues in selecting and moving units.
- Poor localization and lack of tutorial (weight 0.11): The game has poor localization with missing translations and nonsensical tooltips, and lacks a helpful tutorial.
- Limited options and choices (weight 0.09): The game offers limited missions, government type choices, army differentiation, and character creation options.
- Map and interface issues (weight 0.09): The map is blurry and GPU-hungry, with a non-informative interface and giant buttons.
- Delayed command execution (weight 0.07): Changes and commands given to units reflect with a delay, affecting gameplay.
- Nuclear mechanics are poorly implemented (weight 0.07): Nuclear missiles act unrealistically, and there is no reaction to nuclear strikes, with poor graphics in nuclear war.
- Lack of active interaction and political actions (weight 0.07): Players cannot exchange territories or perform active interactions and political actions, and the game cannot be accelerated.

Gameplay feedback:
- Comprehensive Gameplay Mechanics (weight 0.86): The game offers a wide range of mechanics including character creation, warfare, population management, and diplomacy. Players can engage in various activities such as managing demographics, conducting military R&D, and adjusting budgets.
- Game Saving and Time Progression (weight 0.66): The game includes functionality for saving progress and time progression measured in days. Players can adjust game speed settings and manage their gameplay efficiently.
- Economic and Political Management (weight 0.38): Players can control economic policies, make strategic warfare decisions, and manage regime changes. The game includes features for economic development, trade treaties, and political adjustments.
- Geopolitical Strategy (weight 0.12): The game is a global geopolitical simulator that combines political, economic, and military management. It offers a grand strategy experience with various political simulation elements.
- Unit Management and Multiplayer (weight 0.1): Players can manage and move military units, with options for unit design and multiplayer functionality. The game allows for detailed unit selection and management.
- Diplomacy and Government Choices (weight 0.1): Players can engage in treaty and diplomacy options with multiple selections for treaties. The game offers choices for government types and political decisions.
- Realistic Military Features (weight 0.08): The game includes realistic military features such as airports, aircraft carriers, and ports. Players can adjust military funding and policies but have limited control over building bases.
- War and Occupation Mechanics (weight 0.08): The game features territory occupation mechanics and continuous war scenarios. Players can experience differentiated army units and warfare gameplay.
- RTS and Speed Control (weight 0.04): The game incorporates key points of the RTS genre, including speed control features. Players can manage various aspects of real-time strategy gameplay.
- Realistic Funding and Roleplay (weight 0.04): The game includes funding levels on a recreated Google Earth and offers roleplay servers with freedom within the game. Players can experience realistic financial management and roleplaying scenarios.
- Religion and Language Discrimination (weight 0.02): The game addresses themes of discrimination and favoritism based on religion and language. Players can navigate social and political decisions involving these sensitive topics.
- Military Control and Adjustments (weight 0.02): Players can control military units and make slider adjustments for various military parameters. The game offers detailed military management and strategic adjustments.
- Nuclear Bomb Mechanics (weight 0.02): The game features nuclear bomb mechanics, allowing players to engage in nuclear warfare scenarios. This adds a layer of strategic depth to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Server and connectivity issues (weight 0.11): There are significant problems with server connectivity, including delays, disconnections, and the requirement to connect to single-player mode. These issues disrupt the gaming experience.
- Slow game speed (weight 0.08): The game's speed settings are perceived as too slow, with no options to increase the speed. This makes the gameplay feel sluggish and less enjoyable.
- Slow multiplayer interactions (weight 0.03): Multiplayer interactions are reported to be slow, which can affect the overall gaming experience and make it less enjoyable.

Recommendations:
- Not recommended for purchase (weight 0.26): Many reviewers advise against buying the game in its current state. They suggest waiting for significant improvements or purchasing alternative games like Total War Warhammer 3, Crusader Kings III, or Superpower 2 instead.
- Needs significant improvements (weight 0.03): Reviewers hope for significant improvements, particularly in simplifying management screens. This suggests that the game's current state is not user-friendly and needs more work.

Other player notes:
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Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 2.04): Players feel disappointed due to the game's rushed and unfinished state, with many bugs, poor performance, and missing features compared to its predecessor. The game did not meet expectations, feeling like a step back from previous versions and lacking depth and content.
- Frustration (weight 1): Players are frustrated with the game's excessive bugs, performance issues, and poor design choices. The game's technical problems, unclear mechanics, and lack of meaningful gameplay contribute to a frustrating experience.
- Anger (weight 0.52): Players are angry due to the game's poor performance, crashes, and the feeling of being misled as the game was sold as finished but is actually in a poor state. The lack of refunds and developer communication adds to the anger.
- Hope (weight 0.2): Players express hope that the game will improve over time with developer support and updates. They believe in the game's potential and want it to succeed.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.08): Players feel nostalgic as they compare the game to Superpower 2, recalling fond memories despite its bugs.
- Hopefulness (weight 0.08): Players are hopeful that the game will be fixed over time and appreciate the addition of new layers to the game.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Some players enjoy the game despite its need for improvements, finding satisfaction in its current state.
- Regret (weight 0.04): Players regret not being able to refund the game after trying to give it a chance.
- Outrage (weight 0.04): Players are outraged that the game continues to be sold despite being broken.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Das Spiel erfüllt die Erwartungen nicht und hat viele Mängel.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): El juego está lleno de bugs y los sistemas no funcionan correctamente.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): O jogo tem muitos problemas e não atende às expectativas.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Oyun, SuperPower 2'nin yanından bile geçemiyor ve birçok eksikliği var.}