eRepublik is an online real world simulation game, available free of charge. This is a text based browser game with strategy and social networking elements. Players join one of the world’s nations and must find work, train their military skills, and eventually get involved in their nation’s politics and wars. The game can be played for a few minutes a day, or much longer if players chose to get more involved. Players create a citizen and chose a real-world country to start their new lives in. Players can organize political parties, create newspapers, and participate in battles against foreign nations. Seasoned players can even start their own companies and hire other players. There are many roles you can play in the game depending on your personal preferences:
- If you are interested in politics and think you can do better than real-life politicians, you could try your hand at running your country in the game. You could join a political party that shares your ideologies and visions for the country. You could run for congress and help decide how the country is run. You could even run for president and decide the direction and political alliances of your country. Elections are held every month, making the game very dynamic with things changing all the time.
- If you are more interested in smashing things and beating the enemy, you could consider becoming a part of the military. Train to be a super soldier and fight for your country and her allies. Become a resistance fighter and help liberate territories from invading nations. Or become a part of your country’s military leadership and decide how to defend your country and which battles to send your troops to. (Thankfully, there are no weapons of mass destruction in this game.)
- If you are more inclined towards the business side of things, you could buy and run a corporation in the game. Help your country by making sure it has enough raw materials, manufactured goods, food, infrastructure and weapons for your troops. Or take advantage of neighboring countries that are at war or have under-developed industries by selling them essential goods at inflated prices. You could also run a media company and become a propaganda or recruitment machine for your country.
There are plenty of roles to play in eRepublik depending on your preferences and limited only by your imagination. If you look beyond that though, and are willing to immerse yourself in the social aspect of the game, eRepublik is a real gem that will provide you with a truly original and engaging gaming experience.
Pros:
+ Huge global community.
+ Eeasy to navigate.
+ Casual friendly.
Cons:
- Slow paced gameplay.
- Limited daily activities.
- Must pay real cash for many features.