GameSpy.com
Reviewed by Lee Haumersen, [85/100]. "A shining example for how to create a fun and challenging game based on an extremely boring and dull concept. "
PC Games
Reviewed by Dan Adams, [8.8/10]. "A really in depth and entertaining experience that anyone with an iota of interest in city building games should really enjoy."
ActionTrip
Review, [78/100]. "Although the game is fun while it lasts ..., the pre-defined scenarios do not offer any qualitative innovations."
All Game Guide
Reviewed by Drew Hunt, [4/5]. "Tropico provides a refreshing take on an otherwise tired genre."
The Armchair Empire
Reviewed by Lee Cieniawa, [9.1/10]. "The whole package come together to give you an enjoyable simulation game."
The Adrenaline Vault
Reviewed by Brian Clair, [4/5]. "If you enjoy building simulations or 'god' games, I heartily recommend Tropico for your next incursion into gaming heaven."
The Electronic Playground
Reviewed by Chris Hudak, [8/10]. "Even hardcore sim-nuts won't have any quality issues with Tropico."
Eurogamer.net
Reviewed by Gestalt, [8/10]. "If you can overlook the niggles with the island's economy, Tropico is one of the best city building sims of recent years and certainly the most amusing."
FiringSquad
Reviewed by Terence Wong, [92%]. "I recommend Tropico to anyone who likes sim games, hardcore or not."
GameOver
Reviewed by Westlake, [75%]. "Tropico is merely an average game as it stands now, and the premise was solid enough for it to be better."
Game Chronicles
Reviewed by Mark Smith, [8.9/10]. "Tropico is one of the most fun and addictive strategy games of the year and perhaps the best strategy game to date."
Game Industry News
Reviewed by Chris Richards, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
Game Revolution
Reviewed by Joe Dodson, [B]. "A very good game that really pushes the envelope is terms of immersion and difficulty"
The Gamers Temple
Reviewed by null, [90%]. "While play may get a little repetitive during long game sessions, you'll definitely want to come back for more before too long."
GameSpot
Reviewed by Tom Chick, [8.6/10]. "Tropico is exactly what strategy gaming needs."
Gamezilla
Reviewed by Bill Shefski, [Fans Only]. "A complex and subtle simulation that might seem like paint-watching when first played but will quickly grow on most sim fans."
GameZone.com
Reviewed by Michael Lafferty, [9/10]. "This is a program that the whole family can derive pleasure from, plus spend way too many hours on the computer playing."
Gameworld
Reviewed by Michael Bordelon, [80%]. "The game itself is successful on most points, while being unnecessarily statistic heavy."
Strategy Gaming Online
Preview by Steve Lieb. "I give it a qualified 'thumbs-up'."
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