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✓ Great gameVery good game and does make you think. Although it is not worth £4 as completed in under 2 hours.Version: 1.0
✓ Fantastic gameDon't get me wrong it's a fantastic game however, the game needs to be a bit longer for a $ 5.00 game if the studio added content the game would be even better.🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑.Version: 1.0
✓ A good game but a little confusingI really like the game and the style but I’m not really understanding what I’m supposed to be doing. I don’t know who to market towards or how to do that. Please add more specific directions. Still a good game though (:.Version: 1.0
✓ More choicesYou can really only choose to side with the government or rebels or be unbiased. It pains me that you can not be anything other than that. The endings are always where the districts have their different opinions on the government and really doesn’t change. The game is executed pretty good and the font is pretty unique. This has been one of the more pleasant indie games I have played but the similarities between this and the Republia times are questionable..Version: 1.0
✓ Pretty damn goodGood game with a fairly simple concept that's excited very well. You be battling with your urge to report the truth and bring down the corrupt government while making sure they government do t suspect you of being a rebel. 5/5 game however it has a large crashes frequently, mainly on start up however which is Better than having it crash while Playing I guess..Version: 1.0
✓ Could Be Worth 5 Stars But-It's a great game, but the fact that you can never restart the characters is a huge problem. There needs to be a restart option. Otherwise eventually it gets so you can't play the game again..Version: 1.0
✓ Good, but crashes a lot.I’ve been trying to get on this game all morning but it keeps crashing and turning my phone screen sideways. And before I had to close it because all of the pages went black and so I couldn’t read anything. But otherwise I think it’s a fun game, need improvement though..Version: 1.0
✓ This would be great for history and politics teachersIt gives off such a 1984 type game that it even works the same in editing of the news paper articles that you feel like Winston from Oceania. If your a liberal or conservative it helpful and relative to today’s political climate of 2019. While you play it you think with that mindset of censorship and what’s best for the loyalist party. Also directly inspired off of Papers Please with art style and feel but different story and world. I heavily suggest you make it longer and more potential for the player. But other wise I really love this game..Version: 1.0
✓ Great game.The concept of this game is amazing, you work as a journalist choosing what articles to publish and censor. You have to choose wether to support rebels or the government each with its own uniqueness. It is a bit short as only 12 parts to it but a great game nonetheless..Version: 1.0
✓ The "Papers Please" of the App StoreThis game has a lot of elements that I LOVE in a good game. It has an interesting plot that changes based off how you play and not just a single dialogue option or decision, moral ambiguity because neither the government or the rebels are truly the good or evil side, a cast of characters that feel like real people, several different endings for different characters and areas, the list goes on. I think this game deserves to be called one of the all time App Store classics up with The Walking Dead and Hearthstone..Version: 1.0
✓ Great game, can’t play itLoved this game played it a while back and wanted to get back into it, turns out there’s something stoping me since every time open the game it closes right after..Version: 1.0
✓ Great Game!I played the whole thing in 30 minutes it was a thrilling play through lots of corruption and commitment would recommend to friend and I would definitely play again and as I was playing it at the end I saw how much thought and detail was put in I hope there to be more games like this!.Version: 1.0
✓ Very fun gameThis game shows something that is very real in countries with governments that will censor media. That being said I think the subject was handled very well. I played this game a lot and I had a lot of fun with it. It’s something we need more of on mobile. And with games like this and reigns showing what you can do on mobile other then. Games that are money pits with a licensed coat of paint. My only gripe with this game at the moment is that it does not start up properly. To the point where I tap the icon to launch then it crashes. I then have to go to my app that are open. And click it to play. I find this rather annoying. Though I still recommend this game. To anyone looking for an experience on mobile that isn’t pay to win..Version: 1.0
✓ Massively UnderratedI love it, it reminds me of papers please.Version: 1.0
✓ Good But Needs ImprovementThis game looked interesting, but I only got it once it became free. The game is interesting and well-written, and it does a good job of exploring the kinds of political and moral choices people make under oppressive governments. It’s also very nice aesthetically, with good music and fitting graphics. However, the game has never been updated, despite some issues. First off, when I finished the game and started another save slot, my stats from the last game carried over. While that does give some advantages, it doesn’t make sense and seems unintentional. Also, when I finished my second game, it didn’t show me the results of my actions like at the end of the first game. I would like to see the effects my changed strategy had. Also, it’s a pretty short game, they should add some more content or game modes..Version: 1.0
✓ Amazing game, worth the purchase!I love this game. It lets you make your own story, both in the news and out. I personally preferred the loyalist ending. Unlike so many other games, this isn't some uninspired clone, it's a very well thought out, creative game..Version: 1.0
✓ Doesn’t need to be long to be goodSo many reviews are complaining that it’s short... Think of it like a vignette, if you need to. I don’t know, I’m a busy person, and I don’t need iPhone games to swallow up my whole life. It’s absolutely worth the few dollars, people — get over yourselves..Version: 1.0
✓ Great, best indie gameThis game is great, definitely the best indie game I've ever played. It's a smart game too, on par with Bioshock infinite. It is fair for the content you get, and although short, it is highly replay-able. 4 out of 5 stars..Version: 1.0
✓ Great game, too shortThis is a fantastic game, reminds me of the game papers please. Excellent to make you use your brain and really feel involved in the whole story. The only down side is you can easily complete this game quickly and once it's over then that's it you can just replay, nothing really changes. Such a shame as this game has great potential..Version: 1.0
✓ Too shortShould have been around 3 years.Version: 1.0
✓ Exhilarating gameplay, short and glitch doesn’t let you play againThere are so many facets to this game and it is incredibly exciting. However, the end comes sooner than you expect and doesn’t offer the closure and reward you hope for, it basically just has the credits roll. When I try to play the game again, there is a glitch where the results of the previous iteration of the game were affecting me on Day 1. The reporter that got arrested was still gone, and I was receiving notes from the govt. based on what I had published on Day 12 of the last game. Please fix that! Really great still and worth my money and time..Version: 1.0
✓ Please maintain this gameI remember playing this game a year ago, it had an amazing atmosphere and immersed you in this dystopian world. It was the sequel to papers please we never had. But now whenever I try to start the game I crashes before loading in at all. If you could please maintain this game to still work it would make me very happy..Version: 1.0
✓ Fun gameIf you like simulation or management style games this is very good. Had a fun time with the game on release, and just recently played it again..Version: 1.0
✓ Loving itLove the bland colours, just like passport please. A real eastern block feeling to the game. Those moaning its short, 1- it can be played over and no 2 games are the same and, 2- the price of this game wouldn't even buy you a pint of Lager and that would last 20 mins tops. Stop being greedy and marking down what is a game that has had a lot of work put into it and great fun to play. Just finished the game and loved every moment. No bugs, great fun and very well made. Now going back to play again..Version: 1.0
✓ A gem tbhI was kind of surprised by how good this game was, since it is free on the App Store. its kind of like “papers, please” but instead of being in charge of immigration you’re in charge of the news media. for a free game, it is very good. however, the game crashes quite a lot. when i first downloaded the game, i had to open it three times (since it would crash after each time) before the game finally loaded. never got to see the full ending day since it would crash halfway at the end, and i’d have to reload the game, which restarts the day, and the game would crash again, and the cycle repeats. this only happens for the last day though. otherwise, this is a very good game and if the crashing problem gets fixed i imagine it would get much more attention.Version: 1.0
✓ Works fine.It works fine on my ipad, also very good concept, hope it continues to grow..Version: 1.0
✓ Fantastic!This game is one of the best out there. It tells us a story about corruption and manipulation the news can do to us people. Plus, the song in the game is great. I strongly recommend this game..Version: 1.0
✓ Good game, even though a bit shortThis game has a really good idea behind it, that you're the censor and you can control what goes in the news or not. However, it is really short and if you're looking to purchase this game for hours of compelling gameplay, then this isn't for you..Version: 1.0
✓ Hey, It’s FreeThe game has some bugs, some places where gameplay is confusing, and some problems. But hey—it’s free! And it’s a fun way to spend a couple hours. If you like sim games with a political lean like Papers, Please or Democratic Socialism Simulator you’re gonna have a good time. Just download it! And if it crashes the first couple times you open it... just try again. It worked for me eventually..Version: 1.0
✓ A wonderful, story-driven storyThink Papers, Please in the rising years of an orwellian society. That's basically The Westport Independant, except in this case there is a much heavier focus on the ending(s) and the music is a lot better. Definitely a must-play for fans of choice-driven games..Version: 1.0
✓ Fun but...This games really is fun to play, and mega easy to play. My one issue with it is that it is over far too quickly, (I completed it in about an hour) and a bit overpriced for this sort of play time. Still great fun👌.Version: 1.0
✓ 4.5/5I think that this game was really well made, but I have a few minor problems. I think the game shouldn't be $7.99. Though it can keep you occupied for hours, I still think it should be a little less, like $4.99. Secondly, I've had some crashes whilst playing the game but fortunately the weekly progress save system minimises any progress loss..Version: 1.0
✓ Amazing game. Although not worth the priceThis game is spectacular and resembles the real world. Although there's a catch, The game cost 4 dollars!!! That's crazy!!! It's way to short and I feel like after the 12 weeks the newspaper goes rouge and you have to write your own papers for the rebels. Just a suggestion....Version: 1.0
✓ A Masterpiece of the Indie genreAlmost a simulation of Winston Smith job from. Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four. This game introduces the idea of political, social, industrial and celebrity censorship a modernist theme that will stay relevant and apparent in the public zeitgeist for centuries to come. This game develops a world in which you as the player feel immersed in, it does this through the acute descriptions of people, places and events. A Game which balances this serious message with satirical humour. I would strongly recommend in eating in this game..Version: 1.0
✓ Who fact checks the fact checkers?That's it. This should be required for everyone before you vote, for anything. No seriously, it makes you think and proves a point: Everything is not black and white...which news source do you believe or not? Why? The game shows how (most) people can be swayed to believe anything just in using the media. We all think... ohhhh this has been "fact-checked" it must be true! But... who fact- checks the fact-checkers? If you must read 1984 in H.S.... you should also play this game. Actually... what if to get any "news" irl you had to actually play this so you would understand everything is biased? It would be interesting to play many scenarios out w different real-life situations.. like Covid-19. Who and what do we believe and why? This game shows you how demographics such as class, education, maybe even gender and race affects how people see things in the world happening to them and... the world. Play it. That's it:) Excellent game..Version: 1.0
✓ Great...For a timeI like this game. It's fairly origional, fun and addictive. The Westport I dependant has a driving story and interesting game play, which turns an already interesting job into a task of diplomatic storytelling. A key point to note when buying this game is its not just blanking out paragraphs, it's also marketing and planning the paper format. I would say there are 3 main things stopping this game receiving the full 5 stars. 1) length. There are others complaining about this too. The game is great, but it just doesn't last long enough. Be prepared to binge play for 3 hours then close the app and never see it again. Hopefully some new content will appear, as right now it is more of a seed than a full blown story. 2) headlines! Although I love the idea of changing headlines, only two are abilities for each article,this gives very little spread for realism, as you are really just picking, not writing, a paper. 3) Font. Eugh. Anyone have a microscope that works on pixels? I'm on an iPad mini, which may explain this, but a clearer font would help the game flow better. This is not to say the game isn't great. I'm giving 4 stars after all. But it is true I haven't opened it for a few days, because the idea of replaying a 'campaign' isn't as appealing as some of the other real time apps on the market. Keep it up. Long live the rebellion!.Version: 1.0
✓ Pretty goodGreat concept, intriguing storyline. Hopefully the plot will thicken a little in future, as there's a lot of potential with this game. Trying to get the Anarchy in the North achievement is proving to be a little frustrating. It's hard to figure out what actually causes the North to rebel. They say pretty loyal throughout the game no matter what I try..Version: 1.0
✓ Good!... But not for the price'The Westport Independent is a great game, had a lot of fun playing... But with the price tag of $8 I wouldn't recommend it. The game has an interesting plot, a post-war news agency surrounded by corruption. Choosing a side, loyalists or rebels. It's super interesting but they didn't flesh it out as I would like. Choices you make can change the well-being of your staff and society. One problem with this though. I didn't find my self immersed or connect with any of the characters. I edit a massive story supporting the rebels then in the next week, I would start licking the loyalists boot again to make them not suspicious of what I'm writing. The game was surprisingly short. '12 weeks' estimate 5-15 mins per week. The ending is weak, just the summary of the 4 major districts and how they were influenced. The end scene is nothing more than a type writer typing words of the aftermath after the 12 weeks. This game has a lot of potential. I would recommend picking it up at $3-4 AUS.Version: 1.0
✓ AwesomeAmazing game!.Version: 1.0
✓ Awesome game! Needs improvementFirst off, this game is very fun and tells a fairly decent story. This game should not be $5 if it would cost anything, but it was worth the $5 I spent. This game tells a story between the rebels/rebellion and the government in a fairly violent and bloody war. You play as the newspaper who holds the reins over the publics opinions over the two sides. You get publish a weekly newspaper that tells about events that help or hurt the sides and your choices affect how the two sides will fare. The story is neat and deep and I would recommend getting this game. However, I wish this game had more modes and content than just the 45-60 minute mode that is basically the same each time. I would also recommend you wait for more content to come out..Version: 1.0
✓ An interesting experienceA lot of the themes in this game are very fitting for current events. censorship is a very intense issue in many places. it deserves to be acknowledged. i never wrote reviews for games, but this is one of the most amazing games i’ve played in a long time. there is no right or wrong decision, everything is purely moral. you have to make decisions to save yourself and your employees. you have to think things through. the only thing i would suggest is giving a better tutorial to the player. it took me a little bit to understand what i needed to do, i eventually figured it out, though. i’m guessing for other people, it’s the same experience, but even more difficult. overall, a great game, and i can’t imagine deleting it anytime soon..Version: 1.0
✓ Awesome GameI had fun playing it, it worked perfectly fine with no glitches. Nice concept, but the game could be longer.Version: 1.0
✓ PerfectSolid game and I enjoyed it :).Version: 1.0
✓ Fun, but not worth the priceI am enjoying this game but I don't feel it was worth the money. I would pay $3.99 for it. It's very similar to Papers Please, so if you liked that you'll like this..Version: 1.0
✓ Great Game and a Great Theme SongI love this game. I think it is well thought out and well executed. I personally find no similarity between this and Papers Please, other than they are both thought provoking. I love the theme song and I beg of you to put it on iTunes. I would buy it right away! Although it is a very fun game, I find myself tapping the icon multiple times to try to get in. Also, it sometimes crashes, forcing me to restart the week. Also, please do not extend the game, I am very Rebellious, and I would not survive for more than twelve weeks. I would also like some more articles, so each slot and week has more of a diversity. Anyway, this game is one of my favorites and I NEED the theme song on iTunes!.Version: 1.0
✓ Keeps CrashingIv heard so much about this game and Iv tried playing it multiple times but crashes on startup all the time and then I get tired and wait a few weeks try again and crashes. I have the iPhone 2022 SE. iOS just updated so who knows. This game doesn’t have a high rating but it’s a must try! I think this game deserves a higher rating! Iv Seen people play it online and so I’m going on that since it KEEPS CRASHING! Lol My sister and brother both tried the game and it’s crashing for them too..Version: 1.0
✓ Good game but shortFirst of it is a 10/10 game I did not notice any thing that is bad the only thing that I dislike is the game is short it only took me 1 hour to finish the game I do think the game is worth the money though I recommend you buy it.Version: 1.0
✓ ReviewAfter playing papers please, I have been yearning to fill a hole that was Papers Please. I enjoyed the choices that you could take in that game and the effects they would have on the game end and even gameplay whilst all portrayed in a sort of pixelated art style. Westport was able to fill this hole in and with great effect. The game itself can do with a little tweaks but I’m quite happy with everything the game has to offer from the story to the gameplay. Good work guys!.Version: 1.0
✓ Great, but crashesThe game is fantastic. It's is perfect in just about every way. There is nothing wrong with it being like Papers Please because they are both amazing. The only problem I have with it is the stability. Sometimes it take me three tries to open the app. It could be a problem on my end, but please make an effort to fix it. Otherwise the game is great and very replayable. I look toward to having more fun with it..Version: 1.0
✓ One of those types you never find anywhere elseThis is quite the game. Much like Papers, Please it puts you in a country torn in half where your actions can change it forever. Working in the newspaper business and influencing the public you really get a feeling of desperation that is going through Westport. The game may take only an hour, but I find myself playing it over and over trying to find that one ending to tie it all up. My only complaint is that there is no sequel....Version: 1.0
✓ SadThe game is a bit buggy: it crashed for me multiple times on first launch, and at other times while playing..Version: 1.0
✓ AmazingA really in depth story with fluent ergonomics. A well rounded game that excels at everything..Version: 1.0
✓ Reset the Game Option Needed!I'd give this five stars, but I've played this many times, would like to continue, but can't b/c of lack of a reset. I'd be more than willing to pay every time I wanted to reset..Version: 1.0
✓ Very fun but crash when I play againWhen I first played this it was very fun, but when I play it again it crashes on my iPad so is there anyway to fix it please?.Version: 1.0
✓ Developed Superlative Skills With Real World Applications!I picked this gem up on a whim and upon completing it in an afternoon I apparently had a perfect score in censoring content for the fictitious Loyalist Government, so much so that immediately after completing the game I was offered jobs at both the New York Times as well as Fox News. 11/10 would help foster fascism again..Version: 1.0
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