Tropico 5

Taking control of El Presidente and ruling over a sunny paradise used to be a unique guilty pleasure for RTS fans. Tropico 5 retains some of that, and newcomers might appreciate the gameplay alterations, but overall the franchise seems to be...

Tropico 5 is perhaps only a gentle departure from previous instalments, but it does enough to pull the series away stagnation. It's a little too forgiving and broad to sate the needs of anyone looking for a truly detailed city simulation, but as a...

Tropico 5 succeeded in making me feel powerful, and it enabled me to create a world in my image. But the game so entirely lacks compassion that it made me feel like a bully. There's an undeniable tension between the player, in the role of The Dictator, and the citizens.

Island NationLooks amazingGreat humour throughoutNew era system is a nice changeRiver IslandSome performance issuesLacking in character creation content (expect DLC)Somewhat iterativeYou own this Total You want this Total You had this Total Tropico PC...

The larger issue is that while Tropico 5 definitely introduces some new challenges and ideas, it's still a dangerously simple city-builder. That's always a threat with this genre: a well-run city doesn't really require much from you. But Tropico doesn't give me enough reasons to keep playing once I've finished the tech tree and reached the end.

No fluff. Let's get straight to the point. Tropico 5 is the most fun I've had with the Tropico​ franchise. Though I've seen it all before, the changes that were made to the game completely won over by the island music, the beach, the palm trees, and the...

Fives games in and the Tropico series has really found its feet, creating a cheery and relaxing ambience that sets it quite apart from other city-builders out there. From the music to the bright and colourful graphics and the irreverent wit of your...

The constant power struggle between the game's various factions--both internal and abroad--creates an ever-changing challenge for you to manage as El Presidente, whether through force or appeasement. And while the rest of the world tears itself apart with World War-this and Cold War-that, the simple-minded Tropicans are there to kick their feet up and take it easy for all us sinners.