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WELCOME TO THE 70s. THE SUITS ARE SHARP, THE MORALS ARE CHEAP.

The country is on fire—literally. Economic collapse, street violence, and political gridlock. Some call it a tragedy. You call it an opportunity.

In Statecraft: Corrupted Democracy, you don't just run a political party; you run a crime syndicate with a legal face. Democracy is just a suggestion. Your goal isn't to fix the country, but to mold it into your personal playground.

VOTERS ARE RESOURCES, NOT PEOPLE

Tired of playing nice? Good. Politics is just a math problem.

Look at the demographics. Are there too many conservatives? Lie to them. Too many liberals? Scare them.

Demographic Manipulation: Use the detailed country data to find weak points in society.

Politicize the Apolitical: Convert neutral citizens into fanatical supporters.

Divide and Conquer: Pit groups against each other. If they are fighting each other, they can't fight you.

CONTROL THE NARRATIVE

Truth is whatever you print in tomorrow’s headline. Did you accidentally cause a famine? No, you "implemented a diet program."

When a crisis hits, spin the story. Use the newspaper system to turn disasters into victories and paint your rivals as the villains.

THE BALLOT OR THE BULLET

Did you lose the elections? Don’t worry. Losing is for honest people.

If the ballot box fails, you have other options. Trigger a civil war, invite the military for a coup, or watch the country burn while you grab the crown from the ashes.

Dirty Diplomacy: Form alliances with radical groups or shadow organizations.

Start a Revolution: If you can't rule the system, burn it down.

Change the Regime: Democracy is dead. Would a Socialist Dictatorship or a Theocracy suit you better?

EXPAND YOUR BORDERS

Have you finally taken over the country? Why stop there?

Your neighbors look weak. Declare war, redraw the map, and turn your domestic tyranny into an international empire.

"In Statecraft, corruption isn't a bug; it's a feature."

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The majority of the game's pixel art assets (approx. 80%) are hand-drawn. Generative AI tools were used to assist in creating certain background elements, icons, and character variations. Specifically, all illustrative images used for in-game 'events' and case files are AI-generated. All AI-generated assets have been manually reviewed, retouched, and edited by the developer to ensure they fit the game's consistent artistic style and quality standards.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains elements of political satire and dark humor. Players are given the freedom to make choices regarding disturbing topics such as human rights violations, political violence, war crimes, social manipulation, and unethical regime practices (oppression, exile, etc.). While these contents do not include graphic violence, they deal with heavy political and sociological themes textually. It includes references to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug traffic within a crime-management context.