Tropico 6
Release Date: March 29, 2019
Strategy, economic, RTS, Cold War, city builder, EA Play, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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One of the installments in the economy strategy game series started in 2001 - Tropico. The game has been developed by Limbic Entertainment - the creators of Might & Magic X: Legacy and Might & Magic: Heroes VII. In Tropico 6, the player assumes the role of El Presidente - the leader of a banana republic.
Last Update: March 15, 2019
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Videos and Screens
[1:15] Tropico 6 Going Viral DLC trailer
[2:07] Tropico 6 New Frontiers DLC trailer #3
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Gameplay: Many players enjoy the freedom to manage their island nation, whether as a dictator or a benevolent leader. The game allows for varied play styles, which adds to its replayability.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The game's visuals and soundtrack, particularly the Latin rhythms, create an immersive tropical atmosphere that players appreciate.
- Complexity and Challenge: Players find the game to be a satisfying challenge, particularly in managing the economy and resources across multiple islands.
- Improved Features: The game has been praised for having more buildings and better graphics compared to previous installments, enhancing the overall experience.
- Immersive Experience: The humor, charm, and meaningful decision-making contribute to a captivating gameplay experience.
The main cons of the game
- Economic Struggles: Many users find the economy harder to manage than in previous titles, leading to frustrations with profitability and resource allocation.
- Worker Efficiency Issues: The multiple island system can make worker movements inefficient, negatively impacting gameplay.
- Technical Issues: Some players report bugs, crashes, and other technical problems, especially on certain platforms like M2 Macs.
- Overpriced DLCs: There are complaints about the cost of downloadable content being too high relative to the value it adds.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Full Voice Acting: Players expressed a desire for the game to have full voice acting instead of relying heavily on text.
- Improved UI and Management Tools: Suggestions include adding features like a Harbour Master to streamline trade management and reduce micromanagement.
- Better Music: Some users feel that the soundtrack does not match the quality of previous games in the series, particularly Tropico 5.
- More Tutorials and Guidance: Newer players indicated a need for better tutorials to help them navigate the complexities of the game and improve their financial management skills.
Summary
- Overall, while Tropico 6 has received praise for its engaging gameplay and aesthetic appeal, it also faces criticism regarding its economic balance, technical issues, and certain missing features.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 154 votes. 134 players anticipated the game.
Tropico 6 Description
Tropico 6 is a yet another installment in the economic strategy series, in which a player assumes the role of El Presidente, who rules a country located across tropical islands. The game has been developed by Limbic Entertainment – the creators of Might & Magic X: Legacy and Might & Magic: Heroes VII.
Mechanics
Like in the previous installments, in Tropico 6 for PC, PS4 and XONE a player is tasked with ruling a banana republic, maintaining his position as the ruler and completing all the tasks at hand. Because of that, one has to canvass the support of the society, tend to country's economy, erect new buildings, enter alliances with the neighboring countries, and suppress the opposition. Even though the gameplay's core has not changed since the previous installment, the developers decided to implement certain interesting improvements into the game.
For the first time in the series' history, in the PC, PS4 and XONE release of Tropico 6 the country is spread across multiple islands, all of which have to be managed by a player at the same time. This new element brings with itself new transportation opportunities – a player can build bridges and tunnels to join particular locations. The inhabitants can use these structures and cross them with their cars but also with public transport – buses, taxis, and even aerial cable cars.
The game also features the agents, who can be dispatched to different corners of the world. Their task is to steal technology – this includes blueprints of certain structures, such as the Statue of Liberty and The Eiffel Tower. As El Presidente, a player has to have a wonderful palace that can be customized using a wide range of accessories prepared by the developers.
A player has to consider his people in all his actions. In order to gain their favor, one can ensure them with a high standard of life or rule with an iron fist, turning the country into a police state. It is crucial for a player to have the support of the citizens whenever needed. What is worth mentioning, gameplay exhibits a light, even bantering atmosphere.
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Tropico Series
A series of humorous management simulations with elements of economic strategy, created by PopTop Software studio. The brand is currently owned by Kalypso Media. Haemimont Games studio was involved in the creation of three parts (from the third to the fifth), while Limbic Entertainment team is responsible for the sixth part.
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Tropico 6 Summary
Early Access:June 7, 2019
Platforms:
PC / Windows March 29, 2019
PlayStation 5 March 31, 2022
Xbox Series X/S March 31, 2022
Switch November 6, 2020
PlayStation 4 September 27, 2019
Xbox One September 27, 2019
Developer: Limbic Entertainment
Publisher: Kalypso Media
Tropico 6 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-3550 3.3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 380 or better, Windows 10 64-bit
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