Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell, a satirical role-playing video game starring Donald Trump, appeared as arcade cabinets this week at the DC War Memorial and the National Mall in Washington D.C. [1, 2]
The game was created by a pseudo-anonymous artist collective known as The Secret Handshake [1, 2]. Players control Trump as he wages war with Iran and attempts to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz, combining geopolitical satire with classic RPG mechanics [1].
In its pixel-art style, the game draws influence from some of the most iconic RPGs, including Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Pokémon, offering a nostalgic aesthetic alongside biting humor [1]. NPCs in the game reference figures from the Trump administration and include satirical foes like "low flow showerhead" in Iran and schoolchildren as enemies [1, 2].
The soundtrack has drawn praise for its smooth transitions and quality that complement the retro gameplay experience [1]. Critics have described the title as a scathing satire that remains surprisingly well-crafted in its gameplay and design [1, 2].
Players who cannot access the arcade cabinets can try a web version of the game on the Secret Handshake website [2].
A Kotaku writer commented, "If the Trump administration keeps using video games to spread its propaganda online, I guess it’s fair that people use video games to make fun of him, as well." [2]
The arcade cabinets arrived in Washington D.C. parks in May 2026, providing a public venue for experiencing the game ahead of any wider release [1, 2].
