Tropico 5

VIVA EL PRESIDENTE Y VIVA TROPICO

Tropico 5 isn't a bad iteration on the series, but it makes a lot of changes to the formula and ends up losing some of the charm from its predecessors.

Tropico 4 + Modern Times (and a couple other DLC), is a more fun Tropico experience which maintains the core gameplay I always loved from the series. If you like a chilled city builder that doesn't constantly breathe down your neck, that's in many ways a better game.

This one is ok for some variation, has more challenge and more micromanaging with economy/trade. The annoying part is that it typically comes in form of tasks to accomplish on a timer, which means often restarting maps until you find a working strategy. But that mostly applies to the campaign, and there's always free play.

DLC are mostly crap, though. Even heavily discounted the only ones worth consideration are Waterborne, Espionage and Generalissimo.

I would really like to give this game my recommendation. I've been playing it off and on for years and every time I give it another go I walk away disheartened as another bustling town is ruined by a shoddy politics system. The game forces you to play a very specific play style choosing only those options that will pander to your people. Anything else will result in ever increasing hoards of rebels spawning every couple minutes on your island regardless of approval ratings. I've been as high as 89% approval and still had the whole island rise up and destroy everything. Breaks my heart everytime.

A great game series, this one is on the silly cultural side of Hollywood and Youtube poops basically across the board of theme scales of media. 1st one and pirate's cove are the only others I played, played some other pirate games as well, and city builders of peace, not sure what it is when it comes to USA having farming classes in all public schools all 50 states equal to Math, English, and P.E. classes, K-12 grades, sports optional double physical strengthening for those who want it, farming for those who do not, for we do not like the war elements of sports anyway, and this ruling makes the war types also farm too. Equality. Never-mind, Blackwater mercenaries of corporate machine might do me in and I'll be goe, dead.

Dominic Toretto doesn't like this, my dynasty member choose to join USA instead stay with her own family.

Best Tropico, i like the Dynasty system pls bringing him back in Tropico 7

I've played it across different platforms and this game is always a blast. Never know what will happen.

I liked 4 and 6 better but when it's on sale it's a definite buy. I like that it's only a couple of gigs on my hard drive and my mid tier tablet can play it in hotel rooms if I get bored.

I am a long time fan of the series and it has been one of my most replayed.

Very challenging!

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This is my second favorite version of Tropico, but perhaps the one I play the most when I get the itch to be a big dictator.

The Pros:
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1) It has a native Linux client that performs very well. I wish everyone would target Linux. I'm a huge supporter of developers that do.

2) There is an overarching story that drives the campaign. Each mission builds on the previous mission in a great way so it doesn't always feel like you are starting from scratch when beginning a mission.

3) Penultimo...nuff said.

Cons:
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1) They took out El Presidente giving speeches to the citizens of Tropico. That was one of my favorite features of Tropico 4. I miss giving the speeches.

2) In fact, El Presidente doesn't really do much in this version. You have El Presidente and his family, but they don't really do anything but walk around. El Presidente has had more important roles in previous versions. If your going to role play as a dictator then make that role somehow important to the game. This has relegated Tropico 5 to nothing more than a city builder. Sure, you can assassinate people or have them jailed, but there really isn't a good reason to do that. The inner politics of Tropico have been dumbed down a great deal, in favor for more juggling of support from external powers. As a result, Tropico loses that zany banana republic feel it had in previous versions.

the campaign is only 2 islands, wow the spectacle. each island its a continuation of the previous mission. the idea is okay but should have been an extra "legacy" campaign style or something.

the enjoyable part of the challenge to challenge campaign where you get a new scenario, some new or expanded characters, and a new island to figure out how to exploit: is gone in this. Instead you have to continue the previous build without any knowledge of whats next.

So when i entered into world war (okay...) i previously thought you wanted houses and business' on your coastline in front of your palace. Naw gotta destroy all this and put in army this, army that, and still rebuild all your homes and business'.

I really like the tight budget of these games, i like that there is a need for military. But i didn't need the "challenge" of auto battler command and conquer with all the wasted resources of my last build. Challenge is in quotes bc i could start all over, leave a big blank zone between my palace and the shore, then only fill it in with the new unknown needs i must fulfill so i don't have an excessive amount of rebuilding.

the campaign style just lost me on this one. i loved 4 so much, but i'm going to go back to finally finish 3.

Its different alright and thats what makes it good. a City builder, with timelines/stakes, and an overhanded but in doing so intentionally funny political dynamic on top

7/10;
-Greater variety offered with the multitude of DLC's, but not that much of an improvement from the last version.
-Some interesting concepts with Co-Op and challenge modes.
-Minimal technical issues.
-"I will not educate the children"

I would recommend this game on sale at 70% or greater.

Playable and likable but falls short of T4. Still the sequels and DLCs (worthless) keep coming..

Fun city build more streamlined/restricting, compared to anno or sim city.

Its civilization set in 1950s cuba. I mean, self explanitory. Love it.

Great Game !!!!!

great game

El Presidente

Campaign is good, though be warned that progression carries over, so if you rush to finish a mission while everything is going to hell around you, everything will still be going to hell in a mission or two when you get back to the same city.

A city builder with a lot of humor, great background music, its fun 7.5/10

I love it, my only complaint is the unnecessary fog of war which they rightly dropped after this.

great fun

great game, put a church inbetwix your houses :D

Tropico is an absolute classic. Good management sim with a brilliantly humoristic side to it.

Gave it a try game is just not fun

You're El Presidente, the benevolent dictator who can build schools, arrest elderly loving couples across the street... or just tax the heck out of bananas and pineapples. Guide your island through the ages, from colonial times to modern chaos, all while dodging coups, bribing superpowers, and pretending you know how an economy works. Viva El Presidente!

island build thing

perfect for when u want to be in your own little world

Ugh its freakin tropico. It might be like the last but its still fun being an island dictator...

Awesome game! I lose hours and hours playing this.

Tropico 5 makes dictatorship a comedy goldmine. The economy thrives mostly on exports, mainly bananas and sarcasm.

Fun, whimsical game that doesn't take itself too seriously. The multiplayer is pretty broken and after a while the game gets repetitive, but the initial play through was very fun.

Compared to Tropico 3 it's more of a demo, and all the DLC is the full game.
The devs really messed up, if they had released the game and all the dlc together in one purchase, even if it was £50, people would be able to have "fun" (what games are made for) and they'd make bank. but instead no, same as tropico 4, they just want to egg you on with transactions here and there.

It's literally a skeleton compared to tropico 3 and whatever sandbox it's supposed to have in it, it doesn't have. Every map i've beaten, I had to beat 1 single specific way and if i strayed from this choice i wouldn't be able to succeed. That's a very bad game design choice for any kinda of colony/city builder sandbox simulation.

If anyone reading this needs to scratch that city builder itch, just go buy New Cycle, it's literally endless fun in comparison to this trash, doesn't have any dlc, and it's frequently updated.

Great for one player strategy and build your own empire. I enjoyed this game very much when i wanted to hide and relax

Peak music, Peak vibes, Peak game, Peak childhood

easily best game of the series, got back into it after playing 6 and seeing how garbage it was. Great and easy mod support too. Definitely the best city-sim. The problems with vanilla (max population, traffic, housing, content) can be fixed with mods that are super easy to install. Plus the lack of bloat 6 has works in its favor as u can easily have 50,000-100k person cities despite every AI having its own thread.

very nice

Putin would be proud!

i have no idea why i love these games so much. might be the colonizer inside me

Great

It is still fun, though I would say it isn't really better than other entries in the series. I would recommend 3 and 4 more.

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hours of fun , I love It

it sucks

This is one of the most restricting and limiting city builders I've ever played. It's as if every decision the developers made was to limit how you could play.

Pick any Tropico game other than this one.

Tropico 5 is a vibrant sandbox of strategic brilliance that manages to captivate both newcomers and dedicated fans of the series. As a devoted gamer, I found myself completely enthralled by the rich tapestry of gameplay mechanics, immersive graphics, and an intriguing storyline that only Tropico could deliver.

One of the standout features of Tropico 5 is its introduction of the multiplayer mode, which adds a refreshing layer of competition and cooperation to the series. Playing with friends, I've experienced the thrill of building alliances and rivalries, making each session unpredictable and exciting. The shared joys and challenges of governing together or plotting against each other brought a new dynamic to the game that was both engaging and endlessly entertaining.

The new dynasty system is another innovative addition that has deepened the strategic elements of the game. Creating and developing a family dynasty allows players to invest in their successors, providing a personal touch to the leadership of Tropico. This feature added a compelling layer to my gameplay, as I found myself carefully nurturing my lineage to ensure a prosperous future for the island. Watching my family grow and evolve over time added a sense of continuity and legacy that was deeply satisfying.

Graphically, Tropico 5 is a feast for the eyes with its beautifully rendered environments that encapsulate the tropical paradise vibe. The attention to detail in the architecture, lush landscapes, and bustling cityscapes make the game a joy to explore. It's easy to get lost in the vibrant visuals while managing the various aspects of your island empire.

The storyline weaves through different eras, from colonial times to the modern age, and each period brings unique challenges and opportunities. This progression keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, as players must adapt their strategies to the evolving political and economic landscapes. As someone who appreciates a good narrative, I found the historical context and clever satire to be both informative and entertaining.

Overall, Tropico 5 stands out as a shining beacon in the city-building genre. Its combination of strategic depth, humorous storytelling, and stunning visuals provides an experience that's not only rewarding but also immensely fun. Whether you're a seasoned El Presidente or stepping into the role for the first time, Tropico 5 offers an island adventure that is both accessible and richly complex. It's a game that challenges you to think creatively and act decisively, all while ensuring you have a blast doing it.