Written by Anthony L. Cuaycong
Title: Riot - Civil Unrest
Developer: Leonard Menchiari, IV Productions
Publisher: Merge Games
Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Price: $19.99
Also Available On: PS4, Steam
Inspired by personal experience demonstrating against the construction of a train line connecting France and Italy, Valve editor Leonard Menchiari launched in 2013 an Indiegogo endeavor seen to propel the development of a game aimed at entertaining as well as educating. His intent was clear: Show both perspectives of conflicts by allowing gamers to side with either policemen or with dissenters. And depending on the initial choice, the interface can be either strategic or tactical in nature and experience.
To this end, Riot: Civil Unrest succeeds, and how. It features surprisingly deep gameplay featuring events that approximate real-world dissensions; four campaigns spread across Greece, Spain, Egypt, and, needless to say, Italy (along with some 30-odd single-level scenarios in such notables as France, Venezuela, Germany, and Argentina) are on tap. There's a learning curve, but the standardization of the interface across varied and diverse circumstances enables gamers to keep up with the frenetic pace. For all the initial planning, quick decisions are valued, and every action has consequences. Even public perception is taken into account in attaining long-term success. It's an acquired taste all told, but, with the right crowd, one of ingredients mixed to last.
THE GOOD
- Deep gameplay
- Stunning pixel art and sound mix
- Outstanding representation of real-life events
THE BAD
- Clunky controls
- Quirky Artificial Intelligence
- Quality of Life issues
RATING: 7/10
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