Platforms
- PCAug 30, 20118.2playscore7.918 Critics8.98.94K Players
- Xbox 360Oct 21, 20117.7playscore7.43 Critics8.59.53K Players
18 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- It's certainly got the “accessibility” part down, and – despite its lack of long-term appeal – it's a uniquely humorous city builder that's worth a look on the merits of its well-honed core mechanics alone. As a sequel, though, Tropico 4's just passable. If only its developers had time control powers; then maybe they'd have eased off the fast forward button and taken the time to flesh out their game.
Nathan Grayson · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on PC, X360Read full review - Digging into the finer points of hiring/firing workers, arresting malcontents, and managing building modes is a pain on the controller (and you’ll want to do violence to the 360 d-pad if you don’t have one of the new improved ones), but top-level stuff works fine. Overlook the occasional framerate dips and the awful sound bug and you’ll find one of the best city builders in years here.
Adam Biessener · Sep 20, 2011 Reviewed on PC, X360 - I'm having a blast with Tropico 4, but I know it's not for everyone. Tracking stats, managing an economy and building a million projects at once keeps me engaged, but without a little patience to learn the interface it'll overwhelm many a strategy newcomer.. Still, if you're the type that's spent hours with the likes of Civilization or Sim City, or has an unhealthy need to be in control, then it's time to become el presidente.
Anthony Gallegos · Sep 13, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Crammed with optional challenges and intermediate goals, the campaign episodes feel more structured and, perhaps, a tad easier than those in Tropico 3. They are, however, just as silly, and just as effective at turning spare time into sprawling shore-to-shore cityscapes. You know how it goes.
Tim Stone · Sep 11, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It's best to look at Tropico 4 as port of entry for new players. If you've never set sail for the island paradise's sunny climes, you'll be happy to know that the improvements allow you to enjoy a more accessible version of Tropico 3 without feeling like they've dumbed-down the content. ...It may be the best the game in series yet, but that's only because it bolsters an already-admirable framework.
Game Trailers · Sep 09, 2011 Reviewed on PC - It's not a sequel that's trying to change the game, it's just trying to make sense of all that extra stuff in Tropico 3 that had very little explanation. The pacing and presentation of objectives is what's really different: They make Tropico 4 feel fresh, despite the truly remarkable ripeness of the franchise's core mechanics.
Alexander Sliwinski · Sep 07, 2011 Reviewed on PC - It remains one of the most enjoyable and charming city building games of current times. Best of all, it's one of the few games that you can just as easily play lazily from your couch with a controller as you can play it hunched over your keyboard. It would've been nice if there had been more to Tropico 4 than just "more of the same," but criticisms of little actual change aside it's still one of the most relaxing of its kind you're likely to play all year.
Maurice Tan · Sep 05, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Tropico 4 has gotten broader but not deeper. While the tweaks to the economy, government, and mission assignments make it a better game than its predecessor, you go over the same old ground too often. Still, these changes make for a marginally better game, and newcomers to city building should find the game very easy to get into, thanks to the mission structure and constant advice.
Brett Todd · Sep 02, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Tropico 4 honestly doesn't do a whole lot different than Tropico 3. But that's not necessarily a bad thing; Tropico 3 was a glorious return to the gameplay style of the original game, after all. While Tropico 4 may not be a huge leap for the series, it polished and fine-tuned its mechanics and visual appeal well enough to make another trip to Tropico a meaningful one.
Josh Wirtanen · Aug 30, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The same issues that people took with the PC version of Tropico 4 remain here, though, with the graphical leap over the previous game small, too many samey career missions and a sandbox mode that struggles to remain interesting after a short period, but the game at the core is still great – and for those who have never played a Tropico game before - of which there are many on console - should be in for a treat.
Alex Donaldson · Nov 11, 2011 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Tropico 4 expands on the gameplay of the previous game with new political additions ? including more superpowers to negotiate with, along with the ability to elect ministers into power to help get your more controversial policies passed. But remember to keep your friends close and your enemies closer as everyone has an agenda! Your political mettle will be thoroughly tested, as new natural disasters will have the populace clamoring for you and your cabinet to help them recover from some of the worst Mother Nature can dish out.
Tropico 4 also brings a new level of social interaction with the addition of Facebook and Twitter integration. Post comments on Twitter direct from the game and have updates go out when you complete missions or unlock new achievements. You can even take screenshots of your burgeoning island and post your dream creation on your Tropico 4 Facebook page and compare your interactive Dictator Ranking on the online leaderboards.
Developer: Haemimont Games