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Summary: Not for children
Review: This is a great game, but it's too complex for kids under 13. I got original Tropico when I was about 11, and I was pretty confused. After many tedious hours of playing this game I figured out enough to not get kicked out of office or be invaded by the U.S. after a few years, allowing me to experience the more fun aspects of the game. This game is similar to sim city because you need to keep your people healthy, enducated, safe, and employed(and happy). It also adds new challenges like keeping good relations with the United States and Russia, political factions, and winning elections (or rigging them). What I'm trying to say is; if you like city sims and you understand politics, get this game.
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Summary: Fun but ...
Review: .... don't expect the complexities of SimCity/Sims games. It's entertaining and certainly more realistic time-wise on building/construction/finances; and I really have enjoyed playing it, but after several games it gets repetitive.That's not necessarily a bad thing. And the game does have its funny parts -- the humor of your adviser, the rebels in the forest, the thoughts of the slob tourists/your workers -- all very clever and well thought out. It will, at the very least, make you smirk. The reason I bought this game is that I was looking for another SIM-type game to play -- having tired of the ones currently on the market. I don't regret spending the money on this game, I've enjoyed many hours playing it. And if you're looking for a sim-type game like I was, perhaps you'll enjoy it as well.
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Summary: An excellent sim strategy game with a political twist
Review: Fans of sim strategy games like SimCity and the Tycoon games will find much to love about Tropico. This game takes the whole SimCity concept and adds a political, Carribean twist. You play the role of "el presidente" of a small tropical island nation. Your goals include keeping your people happy, building a strong economy, and establishing good relations with the U.S. and Russia. You can build your economy around farming, mining, logging, fishing, industry, and tourism...you choose the resources that will be the most profitable for you. You also have to build churches, health care facilities, and provide adequate entertainment and housing to keep your citizens happy, and build schools and universities to keep them educated. If you don't keep your citizens happy they will likely to vote against you in the elections, but you can always choose not to have them. Be careful though, your citizens may rise up against you...better build up your military! There are also a number of edicts you can issue which can affect your success. There are a number of different scenarios you can play, but if you've played them all or just want to try something different, the "build your own game" mode lets you create your own. You choose the conditions on your island, level of difficulty, game length and victory conditions. Then comes the fun part: building your dictator! You can choose from a variety of personalities, rise-to-power methods, character traits, and flaws to build the type of ruler you choose to be. All of these will affect your gameplay and overall strategy. You can be a benevelent ruler who strives to make his people happy or a ruthless dictator who oppresses those who oppose him. The possibilities are endless! With all these choices, it's hard to play the same game twice. This replayability makes Tropico a game you're sure to enjoy for a long time. If you decide to get this game, get the Mucho Macho edition. It includes the Paradise Island expansion pack which provides you with a number of new scenarios, buildings, and more. Most of the additions focus on your tourism industry, but there are other nice additions as well. It also has twice as much music on its soundtrack than the original. (Did I mention the soundtrack is excellent?) There are also a few extra goodies included, like a strategy guide and a few behind-the-scenes videos on the making of Tropico. It's a good deal. Two thumbs up.
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Summary: Can't believe I'm still playing this game...
Review: Granted, my machine is pretty old and can't handle much more complicated than Tropico. But I still play this game at least once a week. It is that interesting and addictive! The music is wonderful, the graphics are not spectacular but are bright and easy to see on my old monitor, and the gameplay is varied and very open. I like the variety of scenarios as well. If you have an older computer and need a game, get this one!
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Summary: mucho macho mucho fun
Review: I bought the original Tropico when it first came out and later the expansion. I sold them in order to buy a gamepad. I regret doing that and was pleased to see the "Mucho Macho Edition" which has both. I purchased it just the other day after seeing it in the stores for quite some time. It contains Tropico, the Paradise Island expansion and is patched to the latest version. It also includes an updated manual and a strategy guide (altho I was a tad bit disappointed to discover the guide is contained on one of the two CDs as I prefer printed manuals). It is a great game and I've already started a new island and restored all my saved games which I had neatly zipped on my hard drive. Great game and a great deal. Don't pass this one up!
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Summary: mucho macho mucho fun
Review: I bought the original Tropico when it first came out and later the expansion. I sold them in order to buy a gamepad. I regret doing that and was pleased to see the "Mucho Macho Edition" which has both. I purchased it just the other day after seeing it in the stores for quite some time. It contains Tropico, the Paradise Island expansion and is patched to the latest version. It also includes an updated manual and a strategy guide (altho I was a tad bit disappointed to discover the guide is contained on one of the two CDs as I prefer printed manuals). It is a great game and I've already started a new island and restored all my saved games which I had neatly zipped on my hard drive. Great game and a great deal. Don't pass this one up!
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Summary: Pleasantly Addicting
Review: I can't stop playing this game. It's a lot like playing Sim City, but with a tropical twist. I enjoy the political spin, as well. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys simulation games.
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Summary: Fun and Additive.
Review: I have not lost this much sleep since the Sims came out.You get to run a island full of problems on what seems real time.If your a Sim player your going to love this game.
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Summary: Pleasantly Surprised
Review: I purchased this game on a whim, I never thought any game other than The Sims would have me rushing home from work. This game is a lot of fun for true simmers and would be a great addition to any PC game library.
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Summary: WOW
Review: I think it is a great game. I mean over all you would be saving a ton of money if you buy this package and not each one seperatly
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