| eRepublik is a massively-multiplayer social strategy | | | | are interested in politics and think you can do |
| game in which you get to change the world and | | | | better than real-life politicians, you could try your |
| rewrite history. Think you can do better than | | | | hand at running your country in the game. You |
| your country's political, business and military | | | | could join a political party that shares your |
| leaders? (Admittedly it's not that hard in some | | | | ideologies and visions for the country. You could |
| cases...) Try your hand in this virtual copy of the | | | | run for congress and help decide how the country |
| real world! | | | | is run. You could even run for president and |
| The players in eRepublik - also known as citizens - | | | | decide the direction and political alliances of your |
| come from all corners of the world and number | | | | country. Elections are held every month, making |
| over one million at last count. And it is the citizens | | | | the game very dynamic with things changing all |
| that control every single aspect of the game, | | | | the time. |
| from the policies and goals of each nation to the | | | | If you are more interested in smashing things and |
| wars and revolutions that are constantly occurring. | | | | beating the enemy, you could consider becoming |
| Events like these cause the world of eRepublik to | | | | a part of the military. Train to be a super soldier |
| be constantly evolving, and the political and military | | | | and fight for your country and her allies. Become |
| landscape can change on a daily basis. | | | | a resistance fighter and help liberate territories |
| For example, at the time of this writing, France | | | | from invading nations. Or become a part of your |
| has been all but conquered by Spain and Poland | | | | country's military leadership and decide how to |
| (hardly surprising); England has just managed to | | | | defend your country and which battles to send |
| kick Canada off its shores; and China is organizing | | | | your troops to. (Thankfully, there are no weapons |
| a rebellion to retake a province that was | | | | of mass destruction in this game.) |
| previously invaded by Russia. There are also | | | | If you are more inclined towards the business side |
| plenty of global alliances with countries helping | | | | of things, you could buy and run a corporation in |
| each other in military campaigns. | | | | the game. Help your country by making sure it |
| The basic mechanics of eRepublik are very very | | | | has enough raw materials, manufactured goods, |
| simple. Every day, a citizen can perform a work | | | | food, infrastructure and weapons for your troops. |
| action at his job and earn in-game currency. He | | | | Or take advantage of neighboring countries that |
| can also train to improve his military ability. He also | | | | are at war or have under-developed industries by |
| has to make sure he buys enough food to keep | | | | selling them essential goods at inflated prices. You |
| from starving. And that's basically it! As the game | | | | could also run a media company and become a |
| keeps emphasizing, eRepublik is a social strategy | | | | propaganda or recruitment machine for your |
| game. Without embracing the social aspects of | | | | country. |
| the game, you will find the mechanics and the | | | | There are plenty of roles to play in eRepublik |
| game itself really boring. | | | | depending on your preferences and limited only by |
| The social aspects of the game are what makes | | | | your imagination. Admittedly, due to the nature of |
| it shine, and involve working with your fellow | | | | such an online community, there is a bit of |
| citizens toward the prosperity and success of | | | | "epeening" and "trolling" on the various forums. If |
| your country. Every country in eRepublik has its | | | | you look beyond that though, and are willing to |
| own community outside of the game. They have | | | | immerse yourself in the social aspect of the |
| forums and IRC channels where fellow citizens | | | | game, eRepublik is a real gem that will provide |
| can connect and discuss various aspects of the | | | | you with a truly original and engaging gaming |
| game and how to make their country stronger. | | | | experience. |
| There are many roles you can play in the game | | | | Rating: 4.5/5. |
| depending on your personal preferences. If you | | | | |