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Summary: A definite must buy!
Review: ...This game is about almost all of the aspects of running a railroad empire, you build stations and lay track that connects them, then you buy a locomotive and decide(depending on circumstances) what cargo to haul. You have a LOT of locomotives to choose from(steam,diesel,electric) and about 28 cargo cars, a diner and a caboose. However, this game does not neglect the financial aspects of running a business. There is what we can call the second part of the game- the stock market. It can make or brake you and your company. You can buy out a company or be taken over, or you can earn cash from dividends. For those people who are not entirely excited about stock market, the game gives you an option to turn OFF most of the aspects of the stock market. A definite plus for parents concerned about the violence in today's video games, I can say with confidence that YOU CANNOT KILL anyone in this game. Nobody can die or be killed, no cussing occurs and blood is ever spilled. For some people it is a plus. For me it is a great relaxant to see trains chugging from station to station. ...things.
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Summary: Great strategy & lots of fun
Review: A thinking man's video game. Lots of strategy, good graphics, engrossing. No one dies, but there's plenty of violent business competition. My 10 year old loves it and is learning the principles of economics too.
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Summary: Still number 1!
Review: I first played RR Tycoon 2 Platinum at a friend's house and was hooked. This is a game that gives you the player a realistic and challenging railroading experience and at the same time does not overwhelm you with details. The scenarios in this game are fantastic, the only problem I have is that you can't build tunnels or stone bridges in the 1830's for the 1st scenario with the B and O. Other than those small problems this game is great!
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: I first played RR Tycoon 2 Platinum at a friend's house and was hooked. This is a game that gives you the player a realistic and challenging railroading experience and at the same time does not overwhelm you with details. The scenarios in this game are fantastic, the only problem I have is that you can't build tunnels or stone bridges in the 1830's for the 1st scenario with the B and O. Other than those small problems this game is great!
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Summary: Excellent railroad enterprise simulator
Review: I remember my old 80486 DX2 66 Mhz and one my first games (with Civilization and Centurion) was Railroad Tycoon.
I really loved the idea of establishing a RR company from the beginning and laying the first tracks...
Well, this game perfected and adapted that old version while adding some new features and scenarios.
You can now play all over the world and on fantasy worlds as well. My favorite scenario is the European where you have lots of territories and the scenery is complex (connecting Italy with Germany for instance). You can play alone and accomplish a set of goals by a certain year or you can play against AI opponents. I really like the game and the tutorial helps you get through most of the important things...
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Summary: Excellent Follow-on to Railroad Tycoon!
Review: If you had the privilege of playing the first version, you'll love the second. (Even if you didn't - I think newbies will like it as well). The graphics and gameplay are updated and look much more realistic. The strategy and simulation effects, while not perfect, are extremely well thought-out and implemented. A nice feature is the "sand-box" mode for those that don't care for the excitement and complexity involved in the business side of things. It makes the game much more enjoyable for younger children. The scenarios with "medal rounds" are a nice added touch to fullfil those competitive urges. Overall am excellent strategy and simulation game. My compliments to PopTop Software for an excellent sequel!
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Summary: Still number 1!
Review: If you have Railroad Tycoon Gold, there is no need to buy this one. There isn't anything new except for a few new maps. That was disapointing to me. But if you have neither of the previous Railroad Tycoons, this game is by far the most entertaining game I own. If you like economic type games, one that tests your skills in owning your own business, then this is the game for you. Also, the stock market effect in this game is awesome. Very good game and one that is addictive. The graphics are excellent and the levels of difficulty are fairly easy to down right impossible. If you do not have this game, I highly reccomend it!
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Summary: Railroad Tycoon 2 Platinum Edition
Review: My 11-year old son loves this game, which he bought last week for 1/2 of the recommended price. This game will work with Windows XP Home Edition but may have to be run in Windows Compatibility Mode.
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Summary: Railroad Tycoon 2 Platinum Edition
Review: My 11-year old son loves this game, which he bought last week for 1/2 of the recommended price. This game will work with Windows XP Home Edition but may have to be run in Windows Compatibility Mode.
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Summary: I want a refund!
Review: This game has a lot of problems. The track-laying tool is so unwieldy as to be almost useless in steep terrain. There is no help facility (you have to go to the manual), and no "undo" tool. You can only run 6 cars per train. If you want a car to stay with the train, you have to re-enter it at every station. The program emphasizes business/money aspects, not operations or engineering. To succeed, you have to deal with non-railroad aspects such as investing in other companies' stocks. Try Zoo Tycoon instead.
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