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Year 1976, the stormy Cultural revolution has died down, hard times of hongweibing and public critics are coming to an end. Old and sick Mao Zedong will soon leave China to his comrades from CPC. The Cold War is coming into a new phase...
China: Mao's legacy is a political sim, strategy and simulation game
developed and published by Nostalgames.
Released on May 24th 2019 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 2 languages: English and Russian.
It has received 1,015 reviews of which 933 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.05€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ (32-bit, 64-bit)
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10 (shader model 4.0)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS 10.12+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04+, SteamOS+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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China: Mao’s Legacy is a grand strategy game that plunges you into the turbulent decades of 20th-century China, from the death of Mao Zedong through the seismic shifts that shaped the modern nation. Developed by Peryite and published by Slitherine, this title is a detailed political simulator that blends historical fidelity with player-driven alternate history, challenging you to navigate ideological battles, economic reforms, and foreign diplomacy. This game is a masterclass in complexity and nuance. You step into the shoes of Chinese leadership during a period fraught with political intrigue, reform, and unrest. From handling internal factions to managing agricultural reforms and foreign relations, every decision ripples across the fragile fabric of the state. The level of detail is impressive — population groups with shifting loyalties, economic sectors that require constant balancing, and international pressures that can either make or break your regime. Unlike many grand strategy titles that focus on war and conquest, China: Mao’s Legacy shines by immersing players in the political and social engineering challenges unique to this era. Policies are not just abstract sliders; they represent real tensions and trade-offs. Push economic liberalization too fast, and risk alienating your communist base. Clamp down too harshly on dissent, and you might provoke rebellion or international condemnation. The game’s dynamic event system keeps you on your toes, introducing crises and opportunities that test your adaptability. Diplomacy with Cold War superpowers and neighboring countries adds another intricate layer. Balancing Sino-Soviet relations, navigating the Sino-American rapprochement, and responding to regional conflicts require a keen strategic mind. While not a graphical powerhouse, the interface is clean, informative, and well-suited to its complex gameplay. Maps, charts, and event windows provide a wealth of information, helping players make informed decisions. It’s a UI built for strategists — not casual players — but it manages to be accessible once you get the hang of it. China: Mao’s Legacy is undeniably deep, and with depth comes a steep learning curve. The game offers tutorials and documentation, but newcomers to grand strategy may feel overwhelmed. That said, the satisfaction of mastering its systems is rewarding, especially for players interested in modern history and political simulation. What Could Be Improved: -Some event outcomes can feel unpredictable, requiring multiple reloads for the “right” path. -The pacing can drag in the mid-game, especially if you stick too long in economic or political micromanagement. -A more dynamic AI could enhance replayability, particularly in diplomatic relations. China: Mao’s Legacy is a unique and engrossing grand strategy experience that offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century’s most transformative nations. It’s a challenging, thoughtful simulation for players who want to explore the intricacies of political power, ideology, and reform — not just battlefield conquest. If you’re a fan of historically grounded strategy games like Hearts of Iron or Victoria, and crave a deep dive into China’s complex legacy, this game is well worth your time. Rating: 8/10
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If this game were just a little bigger, I think I would lose all of my time to it. This game gripped me, a longtime GSG addict, in the same way that learning EU3 did a decade ago. I have been recommending this to all of my friends and I can't wait to see what this studio works on next.
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There is a bug in the newest version that when Carter becomes the USA' president in 1977 and the "rentier bourgeoisie" modifier exists, the relations with the USA doesn't +1 every two weeks.
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the fact this game is only 8.99 is crazy, it is also way more polished compared to citk and Ostalgie which is why i have spent over 90 hours on this game compared to 14 hours on Ostalgie and 14 on citk. yes the english translation is not great and yes there is a learning curve but compared to citk and ostalgie it is not super hard to master.
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Basically the best game by this studio. This game is much less cryptic, you see the effects of increasing/decreasing budget (Unlike in crisis in the kremlin where you just had to guess), the UI is much better, and I love the new real time mechanics instead of just pressing on a book to progress the game. The game is also less punishing and less frustrating than other games, I had quite a good ending in my first game. You would probably not get to be a mighty superpower in your first run and miss a lot of possible outcomes, but you won't collapse horribly if you try and play historically. Overall, really fun and definitely buy this if you liked their other games!
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China: Mao's legacy is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam.
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China: Mao's legacy received 933 positive votes out of a total of 1,015 achieving a rating of 8.67.
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China: Mao's legacy was developed and published by Nostalgames.
China: Mao's legacy is playable and fully supported on Windows.
China: Mao's legacy is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
China: Mao's legacy is playable and fully supported on Linux.
China: Mao's legacy is a single-player game.
There are 7 DLCs available for China: Mao's legacy. Explore additional content available for China: Mao's legacy on Steam.
China: Mao's legacy does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
China: Mao's legacy does not support Steam Remote Play.
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Nostalgames
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24 May 2019
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