Skip to main content

Browse GamesGame JamsUpload GameDeveloper LogsCommunity
Indie game storeFree gamesFun gamesHorror games
Game developmentAssetsComics
SalesBundles
Jobs
TagsGame Engines

Playtest & Feedback Exchange Jam #2

Hosted by One Joyful Day
37
Entries
OverviewSubmissionsResults
Community2
Submission feed
A jam submission

POTUS - Election Simulator DemoView game page

Build your candidate’s backstory, battle through the primaries, choose your running mate, and fight for 270.
Submitted by Dackers Studios — 25 days, 18 hours before the deadline
Add to collection

Play game

POTUS - Election Simulator Demo's itch.io page

Leave a comment

Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.

Comments

herecomestheriver210 days ago

Wish to play it, but unfortunately, an issue where the weekly actions do not show up made it largely unplayable. I'm playing on Chrome OS so maybe it might just be a compatability issue?

Reply
Dackers StudiosDeveloper209 days ago

If you are using the AI mode then you have to scroll down to see the chat box in which you tell it what to do.

Reply
Furness804217 days ago (2 edits)

Great game, but I have encountered some issues, and I also have some suggestions for expanded features.

Issues:

  • The AI text input doesn't seem to know what the states of Iowa or Washington are. For example, in one instance, I typed "rally in Iowa," but the AI started talking about Indiana. Wyoming is Indiana too, apparently.
  • Almost everything my character says at rallies or debates causes the same generic response about it affecting different parts of the room in different ways.

Suggestions:

  • More policy areas:
    • Transportation (Amtrak, TSA, airlines, etc)
    • Crime (currently, opponents can run "tough on crime" ads, but you can't actually take a stance on crime yourself)
    • Drugs
  • Ability to respond to those scandal pop-ups
  • Ability to choose a background where your character was:
    • in the House of Representatives
    • in the air force
    • in the navy
    • a diplomat
    • a head of a trade union
Reply
spraynpray3105Submitted225 days ago

Pretty Good! I felt the UI was pretty interactive - though I felt like I didn't really understand what things I could do to improve my chances of winning aside from running ads and targeting.

The UI was clean and responsive - it felt well polished.

Definitely something I will find myself playing again.

No major issues - Though I didn't understand what the articles on the right were and what to do with them. This could be because I didn't pay any attention to the tutorial, LOL.

Final note: I recommend having the background with just background chatter. After each turn you could add crowd related sound effects, too - that'd be nice.

Submitted
CDN Guy (Early Access)
Reply
Dackers StudiosDeveloper225 days ago(+2)

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll get some of these improved in the next weekly update

Reply
mordeng230 days ago

is it borken right now? i actually dont know what to do or do anything? i can target the a state....not ssure what that does? is there a time running? any explanations on what things do?

Reply
Poty233 days ago

Well, it is in fact a very niched game. But is seems very well put together!

1. Imo, the music should be almost an environment, something closer to the sims (when in the neighborhood view);

2. That all in tutorial at first is a bit overwhelming.

Overall, nice job on this.

Reply
GuildworksSubmitted234 days ago

This was a neat little game. I would like to see the scope expanded to include neighbouring nations. Additionally, I did think the music was a tad repetitive.

I quite enjoyed it and look forward to seeing where this goes. Super repayable, nice job.

Submitted
AUTOMANCER: XENO-RECON
Reply
Dackers StudiosDeveloper234 days ago

Thanks for the feedback, I have thought about neighbouring nations, but obviously that would be a massive task considering the US alone is 25,000 lines of HTML, so I've been wondering what countries would people want, so I don't mess it up and waste time on something people don't want.

Reply
Furness804217 days ago

I don't think any country has a system that works like the US, so expanding into another country will likely be a big commitment. But if you do, you could give Australia, the UK, or one of the UK's constituent countries a try (I'd enjoy seeing that). Another suggestion could be trying individual US state elections.

Reply
adfxgamesSubmitted235 days ago

Why does the window get wider if I choose traditional conservative? 

The music is a little repetitive. I think a more ambient track along with different music for different situations may help.

The UI is good. 

Submitted
False Kings
Reply
AboutFAQBlogContact us
Copyright © 2026 itch corp · Directory · Terms · Privacy · Cookies