Meet the Vice President of the World!
You return home after a long election, hoping for a restful vacation... but instead you are greeted with a series of oddities that lead to one kinda-sorta-logical-yet-kinda-sorta-difficult-to-prove conclusion:
Something is definitely up!
You immediately (after your coffee) embark on a quest to travel the land, battle mutants, gain allies, overthrow a puppet government, snorkel for buried treasure, and if there's time... grab a well-deserved refill on your coffee!
Ask not what you can do for your countrymen.
Ask what your countrymen can do FOR YOU!
There are no "NPCs" in this world. Everyone is a recruitable character, from the neighborhood Baker to the oh-so-smarmy Car Salesman! And best of all... you can capitalize on their talents!
So recruit all 40 citizens and put their skills to use as you fly planes, push boulders, alter weather patterns, dive through dumpsters, synthesize new items from your old junk, and much more!
RPG combat has come a long way since the 16-bit era!
Each of your 40 citizens has an individual set of abilities and a unique play-style. Gone are the days of just spamming the "FIGHT" command... You are encouraged (nay, rewarded!) for using your special attacks!
Every ability either costs Power or helps you acquire Power, and you will constantly be cycling through your Power supply, strategically choosing the best time to nuke, heal, or refuel.
