Republic: The Revolution

Republic: The Revolution – a political strategy game from the British studio Elixir Studios, released in late August 2003 and published by Eidos Interactive. This is the first game from Demis Hassabis's studio, and instead of armies and tanks, it features agitation, recruitment, and the struggle for influence in a post-Soviet country.

Novistrana and its president

The action takes place in the fictional Novistrania, a former Soviet republic in which the authors blend elements of Belarus, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. The country is ruled by Vasily Karasov, elected president for life. The game's protagonist is a young man whose parents were once arrested by the secret police. He begins with a tiny group of like-minded individuals, and his goal is one: to assemble a movement capable of overthrowing the regime.

Power, money, influence

All mechanics are built on three types of ideology: power, wealth, and influence. Each character, faction, district, and action has its own balance of these three values. Supporters are recruited, sent to agitate, print leaflets, pressure competitors, or restore order with the help of tough guys. The day is divided into morning, afternoon, and night, orders are carried out during the next free turn, and resources are awarded every morning. The city is divided into districts, and each one must be fought for separately. There are ten factions in the game, and you must build your own line against each.

Ambition and outcome

Before its release, the game was promised to be a near-country simulator with thousands of factions, but the final version significantly scaled back its scope. Critics praised the bold idea and unique theme, but criticized the confusing interface and sluggish pace; the game has a Metacritic score of 62. Renowned composer James Hannigan wrote the game's music. A sequel to Republic Dawn was never released: Elixir shut down in 2005. Download torrent Republic: The Revolution On PC you can find it on this page.

Features of the game

• Political struggle in a fictional post-Soviet country.


• Three ideologies: power, wealth and influence.


• Recruitment of supporters and campaigning in the districts.


• A day of three moves: morning, day and night.


• Ten factions with different interests.