Games Computing


1984

Publisher: Incentive
Machine: BBC Model B

 
Published in Games Computing #12

1984 (Incentive)

Most people at some time in their lives have claimed that they could run the country better than the Government, well here is an opportunity to put your money (or balance of payments) where your mouth is.

1984 is a game in which you take on the role of Prime Minister, guiding the country along the road to economic prosperity, fighting inflation and unemployment in this comprehensive economic simulation.

At the end of each year in office your performance is displayed in the form of histograms covering such economic indicators as inflation and average earnings. Should you survive 5 years in office you must place yourself at the mercy of the electorate in a general election and pray for leniency.

Overall this is a very professional program, it is a good game and it could well be suitable for use in an educational environment.