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1996 · Cyberpunk · Government simulation

CyberJudas

CyberJudas is a presidential simulation video game for MS-DOS-compatible computers, and is the sequel to Shadow President. CyberJudas contains many of the same cyberpunk/dark science fiction elements of the original game, but adds themes of espionage and treason.

Released
30 June 1996
Platforms
MS-DOS
Genres
CyberpunkGovernment simulationSimulationStrategy
Developers
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Publishers
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Modes
Single-player
Country
United States
Age ratings
ESRB E

Keywords

  • world domination
  • conspiracy
  • economy
  • presidential candidate
  • nuclear bomb
  • air strike

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The player takes the role of the President of the United States of America, and must handle an ongoing timeline of world events by making political decisions and engaging in diplomatic, economic and military interactions with other computer-controlled states. The player is attended by a cabinet of computer-controlled advisors, each with their own area of responsibility, who will offer advice on actions to be taken.

The game features three modes of play. In the Presidential Simulator, the only goal is to remain in power by maintaining sufficient popularity to avoid electoral defeat, impeachment or assassination. If popularity is maintained, the player's term as president can continue beyond the US' real-life limit of two terms, however terms must be consecutive: being voted out ends the game. In the Presidential Simulator, the player's cabinet work in the player's interest and deliver relatively unbiased advice.

Reception

Tasos Kaiafas of Computer Game Review opined, "CyberJudas does show its age, which may have a dual effect." He found it technically dated, but argued that its gameplay attains "a level that transcends today's viscerally oriented 3-D worlds."

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
MS-DOS30 June 1996North America · Worldwide 31 December 1996 · Europe 31 December 1996

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