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Tropico 6

Tropico 6 is a highly addictive city and government simulator that has realistic game mechanics with an easy to use build and management interface. A marvelous, challenging, enjoyable and non complicated experience.
81%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, grinding
86% User Score Based on 24,344 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 46 reviews

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Tropico 6 - Next Gen Edition is a city-building simulation game where you play as a dictator of a tropical island. Experience the game in native 4k resolution and manage multiple islands, building infrastructure and transport systems. The game offers new transportation possibilities, customizable palaces, and multiplayer for up to 4 players, with revised political research and election speech systems.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 24,390 reviews
story500 positive mentions
stability356 negative mentions
  • The humor in Tropico 6 blends dark satire with lighthearted comedy, creating an engaging experience with witty dialogue and humorous scenarios.
  • The vibrant graphics and stunning visuals enhance the tropical setting, contributing to a lively and immersive atmosphere.
  • The core gameplay loop of building, managing, and politically maneuvering is satisfying, with a good balance of fun and complexity.
  • The humor can feel repetitive and less impactful compared to earlier installments, with some players finding the caricature of the dictator annoying.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer modes, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
  • The missions are often criticized for being dull and repetitive, lacking a cohesive campaign and failing to engage players over the long term.
  • story
    3,029 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of Tropico 6 has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of a cohesive campaign compared to previous titles. Instead of a continuous narrative, the game features 15 standalone missions that offer unique challenges but feel disconnected from one another, leading to a less engaging experience for some players. While the missions are often humorous and creatively designed, they can also be repetitive and frustrating, with many players noting bugs and difficulty spikes that detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The missions are great at setting up scenarios that teach you all the different game mechanics and there's a lot of depth you may be missing out on if you don't go through these.”
    • “The campaign missions are generally hilarious and each offer a different challenge that requires unique methods to complete.”
    • “The missions provide some guided content if that's your thing, or the traditional sandbox is also great.”
    • “The missions are too limited to inspire a rematch on them.”
    • “The missions are dull and not fun, I really dislike that you have to manually export things to make money.”
    • “I miss the campaign both the story and the ability to make choices/decisions.”
  • gameplay
    2,194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Tropico 6 has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics, vibrant graphics, and humorous elements, while others criticize it for being overly simplified compared to previous installments. The introduction of new features, such as multi-island management and various gameplay mechanics, adds depth but can also lead to confusion and frustration due to a lack of clear explanations. Overall, while the game offers a fun and addictive experience, it struggles with balance and clarity in its mechanics, leaving some players longing for the complexity of earlier titles in the series.

    • “The core gameplay loop of building, managing, and politically maneuvering is satisfying and can easily be enjoyed over multiple playthroughs.”
    • “With its vibrant visuals, engaging gameplay, and witty humor, this city-building simulation is a delightful experience from start to finish.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics in Tropico 6 are deep and satisfying.”
    • “Tropico 6 is a little dumbed down compared to its predecessors; the mechanics are more transparent and it's generally easier to keep control of your population and stay in office.”
    • “The game does a poor job of introducing, let alone explaining, game mechanics.”
    • “The missions kinda suck, but the expansion missions are worse, often introducing new annoying game mechanics.”
  • graphics
    1,602 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Tropico 6 have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant and lush visuals that enhance the tropical setting, while others feel the improvements over Tropico 5 are minimal or even disappointing. Some users noted that despite the game's beautiful aesthetics, it can be demanding on hardware, leading to performance issues, and there are reports of graphical glitches. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered appealing, opinions vary on whether they represent a significant upgrade from previous installments in the series.

    • “The visuals are stunning, with lush tropical landscapes, bustling cities, and dynamic day-night cycles.”
    • “The graphics are colorful and vibrant, and the soundtrack is catchy and fitting for the tropical theme.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the tropics with vivid colors and lively animations.”
    • “The graphics, even if on the highest settings, are worse than those of Tropico 5 (and more demanding on the machine).”
    • “The graphic and textures are bad and don't look like promised in the shop... sad and unplayable for me.”
    • “The graphics aren't really much of an improvement.”
  • music
    1,274 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Tropico 6 has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy Latin-inspired soundtrack that enhances the game's vibrant atmosphere and immersive experience. While some fans appreciate the upbeat tunes and find them integral to the gameplay, others feel that the music lacks the memorable quality of previous installments, noting a desire for more variety and a return to earlier soundtracks. Overall, the soundtrack is often described as enjoyable and fitting for the tropical theme, though some players have expressed that it can become repetitive over time.

    • “The soundtrack is an absolute masterpiece—rich with Latin rhythms that make you feel like you’re right in the heart of the Caribbean.”
    • “Whether you're plotting your next move or just watching your citizens go about their day, the music adds a layer of warmth and immersion that’s hard to find in other games.”
    • “The soundtrack deserves its own praise, making you feel like the important dictator that you're pretending to be while you're definitely not partying all the time.”
    • “The biggest downside to the game for me is probably the soundtrack.”
    • “The current soundtrack is a little too quiet.”
    • “The music overall has continued to deteriorate in quality.”
  • humor
    1,182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Tropico 6 is a defining feature, blending dark satire with lighthearted comedy, making it an engaging experience for players. While many reviews praise the witty dialogue and humorous scenarios, some note that the humor can feel repetitive or less impactful compared to earlier installments in the series. Overall, the game successfully maintains a playful tone, allowing players to enjoy the absurdity of ruling a tropical dictatorship while navigating complex political and economic systems.

    • “Tropico 6 is a game that lets you live out your ultimate dictator fantasies in a vibrant, satirical sandbox where you shape the destiny of a tropical island (or archipelago) as its beloved—or feared—'el presidente.' With its blend of city-building, political strategy, and hilarious dark humor, Tropico 6 strikes a perfect balance between fun and complexity.”
    • “The humor is spot-on, and the occasional banter keeps things light, even during the most intense political moments.”
    • “The characters working with you are hilarious satires of real-life personas likely to influence political life.”
    • “The caricature of the dictator is supposed to be funny but it's just annoying.”
    • “The game is too serious and not funny in any way compared to previous Tropico games.”
    • “Poor interface, uninspiring missions, frustrating asset placement, nonsensical unfunny aesthetic.”
  • stability
    380 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users have experienced a smooth experience with minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game is plagued by frequent crashes, visual glitches, and game-breaking bugs, making it frustrating for many players. Despite its potential and enjoyable gameplay, the game's stability issues remain a major concern for the community.

    • “The game looks and runs great.”
    • “Game is polished, runs great, looks beautiful, and is a lot of fun.”
    • “Big improvements over Tropico 5; the game looks and runs great even at high speeds, and the core mechanics have been refined quite a bit.”
    • “Tropico 6 is the worst, don't buy it; full of glitches, bad missions, I hate this and wish I could get a refund.”
    • “Game is buggy, to the point of having to reboot your game every hour or so to bypass tourist counts, reset approval ratings calculations, etc. For having multiple DLCs released already, the presence of core game bugs is unacceptable.”
    • “From connectivity issues to game-breaking glitches, the technical flaws hinder the overall experience.”
  • replayability
    196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its multiplayer mode, sandbox features, and diverse gameplay options that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some critics note a lack of content and linear progression that can diminish long-term engagement, suggesting that while it offers significant replay value, it may not sustain interest for all players. Overall, the game is seen as having good replayability, especially with its variety of factions and missions, but it could benefit from additional content to enhance longevity.

    • “Whether you're cooperating to build thriving islands or sabotaging each other's economies, the multiplayer mode adds even more replay value.”
    • “With its gorgeous graphics, deep gameplay, and endless replayability, it's a game that's sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.”
    • “The sandbox nature allows great replayability; the graphics are gorgeous, the voice acting is amazing, and the stories/missions are fun for the most part.”
    • “My only negative thing about the game is that it has low replayability; it needs more missions to play or something to make it more intriguing in the long run.”
    • “Once you have played once, there's literally nothing left to do, so replayability is quite low.”
    • “The game has always had an extremely linear progression that means replayability is kind of limited - you can go around again and be a dictator, but there's only so many times you can do it.”
  • grinding
    168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with players feeling overwhelmed by constant demands and micromanagement tasks. Many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of missions and the lack of engaging gameplay, leading to frustration and a sense that the game resembles a job rather than a fun experience. Overall, players express a need for significant improvements to reduce the grind and enhance enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The game is like a job - long and tedious.”
    • “It's incredibly inefficient, and turns archipelagoes into even more of a pain as moving things around is long and tedious.”
    • “The missions are pretty boring and just end up relying on your grinding your way to success.”
  • optimization
    167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and no crashes, while others report significant issues such as frame rate drops, visual glitches, and poor optimization on certain platforms, particularly Mac. Many users feel that the game is not well-optimized for larger cities or complex scenarios, leading to stuttering and crashes. Overall, while some aspects of the game are praised for their optimization, many players believe that substantial improvements are still needed.

    • “Haven't really encountered any issues; it's never crashed once and performance is excellent.”
    • “There are many little optimization tricks to learn that make for a game that is hard to master, and where your victories feel earned.”
    • “Great fun, well optimized, and infinite scenarios.”
    • “Terribly optimized to the extent it's unplayable.”
    • “The performance is bad on PC while it is unplayable on Mac, and I won't even start ranting about the numerous bugs.”
    • “Just about all of it is poorly optimized.”
  • atmosphere
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its vibrant, tropical charm, enhanced by a catchy Latin-inspired soundtrack and stunning graphics that capture the essence of island life. Players appreciate the humorous dialogue and engaging gameplay that contribute to a lively and immersive experience, although some feel that earlier installments had a stronger atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully maintains the beloved Tropico vibe while introducing new mechanics and features.

    • “The soundtrack, full of catchy Latin tunes, enhances the vibrant atmosphere.”
    • “Tropico 6 is an amazing game with a beautiful atmosphere and intertwining politics and economy.”
    • “It truly feels like you're building your own island paradise, complete with colorful characters and a lively atmosphere.”
    • “The charm is missing, as is the atmosphere.”
    • “It was totally missing the atmosphere of the original games.”
    • “The general atmosphere also felt a lot more boring, plain and uninspired this time, opting for a more realistic approach at times while trying to retain some of the light-hearted nature.”
  • monetization
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that relies on misleading advertisements and a lack of substantial content. Players express frustration over the increasing number of lackluster add-ons and the feeling that essential features are being withheld to be sold separately. Overall, the sentiment suggests that the game exploits its franchise's reputation without delivering a worthy experience, leading to calls for a significant price reduction and a rebranding as "early access."

    • “This is a wack@$$, half-baked cash grab with the Tropico name attached.”
    • “Just get Tropico 4 or 5, don't waste your money on this cash grab.”
    • “It seems it just pure laziness for an easy cash grab and the worst part is that it seems to work given the current rating of the game which clearly does not deserve it.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players feeling a lack of engagement and emotional resonance, particularly regarding its handling of complex historical themes. While a few users appreciated the immersive dialogue that fostered a sense of connection to their decisions, many criticized the game for missing opportunities to explore deeper emotional narratives and for failing to evoke excitement or fun. Overall, the emotional experience appears to be underwhelming for a significant portion of the player base.

    • “I think that the people who created this game and this series have really missed a great opportunity to not only celebrate the rich history of indigenous struggle and self-determination, but also an opportunity to create a game that is deeply intellectually and emotionally satisfying in its exploration of the complex historical relationship that is found in imperialism and revolution.”
    • “Like I had dialogue with penultimate and individual citizens and it made me feel more like I was actually the person behind the decisions.”
    • “I did not at any time laugh, get excited, or have any type of emotional experience that would express fun.”
  • character development
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    In "Tropico 5," character development is noted to be more substantial due to characters remaining in the game longer, with Penultimo's evolution being a highlight. However, overall character design has been criticized for lacking creativity and depth, echoing issues from previous installments, which detracts from the game's potential for engaging character arcs.

    • “In Tropico 5, the characters also stayed around longer, which allowed for more character development.”
    • “Penultimo, though, what a new twist in his character development.”
    • “In Tropico 5, the characters also stayed around longer, which allowed for more character development.”
    • “Over the last few years, Tropico has suffered a decline in the quality of the assets, shaders, UI design, character design, mission design, and the general ability to be creative.”
    • “Shitty character design just like the old Tropico games, same political jokes, very little building variation (and no modding tools to fix that); the in-game menus are huge and bulky, the multiplayer is empty and flavorless.”
    • “In Tropico 5, the characters also stayed around longer, and this way had more character development.”

76%Critics’ scoreBased on 47 critic reviews

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