Games Computing


1984

Publisher: Incentive
Machine: Spectrum 48K

 
Published in Games Computing #9

1984 (Incentive)

If you have ever fancied being the person in the hot seat running the country then this is your chance.

This is agame where you choose what benefits to be paid out and what taxes to levy. This version of an old theme comes with adequate documentation (a 12 page guide to running the country) and reasonable loading instructions.

The object is, of course, to last in office as long as possible. You start with the figure balanced (an unlikely story!) and that's the way to keep them. Can you keep unemployment and inflation down! You have to negotiate wages, taxes, benefits and just about everything else to survive.

Could you survive a general election or two? Full graphic displays, histograms and annual performance rating make this a good game to buy. A word of warning: don't increase or decrease anything by too much or your resignation will be accepted.