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Tropico 5

Haemimont, Kalypso
Jun 16, 2014 - PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5
Strong

OpenCritic Rating

76

Top Critic Average

47%

Critics Recommend

IGN
7.2 / 10
Eurogamer
7 / 10
PC Gamer
78 / 100
Metro GameCentral
7 / 10
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Game Informer
8.5 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
Polygon
6.5 / 10

Tropico 5 Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Tropico 5 is a reasonable strategy sim for those trying to seek their teeth into a sometimes inaccessible genre. It's simplicity and sense of humor helps it stand out from some of it's peers, but not enough for it to become a true classic.


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Critic Reviews for Tropico 5

IGN

7.2 / 10.0
IGN

It's a tropical vacation, always pleasant and relaxing… and one that you're always ready to leave behind.

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Tropico 5 features a number of improvements to its long-standing formula and there's a lot here to like. The humour and in-fighting of your aides provides a lighter tone missing from other management sims, and there's a degree of satisfaction to be found progressing through the distinct eras. It also looks more vibrant than any previous entry. It works well for now, then, but Tropico 5 is clearly more concerned with introducing new concepts atop the old than it is with overhauling its base mechanics. Looking ahead to the future, this long-running series would benefit from having the fires of revolution lit beneath it.

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Not a dramatic reinvention, but still an enjoyable game of construction, economics and election fraud.

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On the PC there are too few new features to satisfy existing fans, but on the PlayStation 4 the joys of being an island dictator still feel enjoyably fresh.

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Tropico 5 cuts out the fat of previous entries and builds upon its strongest features. While the new dynasty system is disappointing, the narrative context provided by eras and world events is outstanding.

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With disasters, elections, and new tasks to complete at every turn, Tropico 5 provides a structured and entertaining city building experience

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Tropico 5's irreverent wit and smooth difficulty curve make governing your own banana republic an easy and enjoyable experience.

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Tropico 5 made me feel powerful in the worst way

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