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The Republia Times (2012) In 2017, it’s easier for the mind to make the leap from fake news, dishonest media, and hit jobs to a Government-run Ministry of Media controlling all communication with the public. It either takes place in a universe similar to that of Papers, Please or in the same universe but several years after the events depicted in Papers, Please. The Republia Times felt a little like it was beating you over the head with its message in 2012. The premise alone points that way: you’re an.

Adaptive stories where your actions affect the opinions of the people, which affects what happens in the city, which in turn affects the stories you receive. Created during a 48 hour game-making competition, The Republia Times shows a world in which the power of the press comes at a great price. The Republia Times is a precursor to Papers, Please, created in Flash as a warmup entry for Ludum Dare 23. And if The Republia Times, a previous game by the same developer, is any indication, there’s probably some great social commentary to be had here.

Receive letters and messages from public figures, rebel leaders, employees and other characters affected by your actions.

Employees with fleshed out character, who will not only react to your actions, but also discuss them with other colleagues.

While you can’t lie, you don’t have to tell the whole truth either.

Change the content and meaning of your articles by censoring them to your liking.

With an increase of rebel activity and an ever watching government breathing down your neck, whose truth will you print? Features It was a Localization contest, meaning that we were required to translate a videogame, this game in specific The Republia Times by Lucas Pope (if you want to play it you can find it here).

The game tracks only two stats loyalty to the regime, and readership. The authorities are holding your wife and children to ensure your compliance. You are the editor of the eponymous newspaper the war is over and the rebellion has been crushed. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist government. Back in April, I decided to partecipate in a very interesting translation contest. The Republia Times is a cute, graphically crude and snarkily cynical game about press censorship.

PLAY THE REPUBLIA TIMES SIMULATOR

The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party.

It’s a brilliant little game about tabloid, censorship and propaganda in a war-torn nation.

About This Game A game about Censorship, Corruption and Newspapers The Republia Times generated a significant amount of buzz when it was released a few weeks ago, even though it was developed by Lucas Pope simply as a warmup for a 48-hour game competition.