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❤ Directly Control Stalin's Hands

The game puts players in control of Joseph Stalin's hands, tasking them with juggling a growing number of responsibilities and distractions. Using the mouse, players independently manipulate each of Stalin's hands to accomplish various objectives, such as answering ringing phones, stamping important documents, and maintaining a precarious grip on the nuclear launch button.

❤ Manage Escalating Stress

As the gameplay progresses, the number of tasks and interruptions steadily increases, causing Stalin's hands to shake more and more. Players must carefully balance addressing these mounting challenges while avoiding accidentally pressing the dreaded red button. Smoking a pipe and drinking vodka can help alleviate stress, but these actions also take hands away from the button.

❤ Adapt to New Obstacles

With each level, the game introduces new elements that players must incorporate into their strategies. These include a punching bag for stress relief, a revolver for dealing with traitors, and additional telephones and documents that demand attention. The evolving nature of the gameplay requires players to continuously adapt their multitasking techniques to overcome increasingly complex scenarios.

❤ Immersive and Comedic Experience

Many reviewers praise the game's ability to evoke genuine stress and panic, with some even reporting physical reactions to the intense gameplay. However, the absurdist premise and over-the-top scenarios also provide a great deal of comedic relief, as players find humor in the increasingly desperate attempts to manage Stalin's escalating workload.