The Mechanics of a Pandemic: A Strategy Game Review

Experience the spread of a dangerous pandemic in the modern age with Pandemic 2, a strategy game that puts you in the role of the virus. Unlike other medical-themed games, Pandemic 2 allows you to see the mechanisms by which a virus may spread, and how it can become a global threat. As a casual game with simple mechanics, Pandemic 2 lets you make deep, meaningful choices to spread your virus as far and wide as possible, gaining experience points and purchasing upgrades along the way. You can choose from a list of different symptoms, each with its own unique way of helping the virus spread. But be careful, this is a time-management game, and you'll need to upgrade and wait to see if your disease is progressing before your time limit is up.

Instructions

Playing Pandemic 2 is easy. First, choose your mode: relaxed or realistic. Realistic mode is more challenging, so if this is your first time, you might want to start with the relaxed mode. Then select one of the three available microbes, which vary in difficulty. You can click on each country to see how well they're doing or go to the main map in the upper left-hand corner to move around the red square. The left-hand column shows recent news about the spread of the disease. As you gain evolution points, you can upgrade your microbe by adding more symptoms, modes of transmission, and resistance. But be aware, as your virus evolves, you may encounter resistance from governments and medical communities. The ultimate objective of the game is to spread your virus as far and wide as possible.

Conclusion

In summary, Pandemic 2 is a casual strategy game that offers a unique perspective on the spread of dangerous viruses. With simple mechanics, meaningful choices, and challenging gameplay, this game will keep you entertained for hours. So, what are you waiting for? Start spreading your virus today!