Tropico 4

Haemimont Games · Aug 30, 2011

Teen

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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.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.9 (18 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.2

Xbox 360

Critic 7.4 (3 critics) · Gamer 8.5

7.7

Critic reviews

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Nathan Grayson · Jun 24, 2012
7.0
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.
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Game Informer
Adam Biessener · Sep 20, 2011
7.8
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.
IGN
Anthony Gallegos · Sep 13, 2011
8.5
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.
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PC Gamer
Tim Stone · Sep 11, 2011
7.2
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.
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Game Trailers
Game Trailers · Sep 09, 2011
7.9
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.
Joystiq
Alexander Sliwinski · Sep 07, 2011
8.0
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.

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