Tropico 3

[SteamWake]

Released today !

Live on Steam now prob on store shelves as well.

Get yours now :salute:

Dammit I'm broke again.. has to wait :oops:

[stabiz]

*bought*

[kiwi_2005]

Is this kinda like Anno 1404 game - ive been playing this game for 3 days straight, man its addictive.:o

[SteamWake]

No its quite different fron Anno.

The only thing I can compare it to is either Tropico (the previous versions) or a little bit of railroad tycoon but only because thats what its roots are.

Basically you play the part of a dictator benevolent or othewise of a small tropical island. Trying to keep the money rolling in and keeping the citizens happy or at least under control ;)

One of the things that has always fascinated me about this game is that every single 'person' on the island has a personality, story, wants and needs right down to where they were born their education level family ties and so on. You can even read their 'mind' to see what there thinking. Some humorus things in there too like "Im hungry I guess I will just eat rocks instead".

One thing that has always bothered me about this game is the issue of taxes. It is more or less glossed over with the sole exception of a 'tax cut' edict which will raise their happiness for a short while (usefull in an election cycle).

I'm not sure that the new game goes into that kind of detail.

[Spike88]

How is Tropico 3 compared to Tropico? I loved the first, if the third is just as good I'll use my next couple pay checks to build a new computer just to play it, if its not I'll wait until christmas.

For the most part I've seen 80%'s for the reviews.

[Dowly]

It does pretty good job on staying true to the original. Atleast from the few hours I tried it, it felt mostly as the original with updated graphics.

[Spike88]

Besides the new graphics,the new dictator character, and the fact you can finally build roads, what's new in Tropico 3?

[Arclight]

Just a note: if you're alright with digital purchase, check out D2D; it's not region-locked (ie. 1 version available worldwide). Got it a bit cheaper than the offering on Steam or retail. ;)

[Highbury]

I never played the first 2 to compare but this one must be pretty good. I sat down for about 45 min to test it out and got back up almost 4hrs later!

Stupid addictive games :doh:

[stabiz]

I never played the first 2 to compare but this one must be pretty good. I sat down for about 45 min to test it out and got back up almost 4hrs later!

Stupid addictive games :doh:

Hehe, it was like that for me too. Time just flies.

[Ilpalazzo]

Yea, I never played the first two either. I just finished the demo after some hours. I think I'm going to order it from Newegg (36.99usd and free shipping apparently). Personally, I kinda prefer having an actual disc. Don't know why:hmmm:.

It is a humorous and addictive game. Strangely enough I just saw that this is an xbox game too. Didn't feel like a console game. One of my favorite moments was watching the presidente run up to some rebels and opening fire on them. Balls of Steel, but shortly after that he was seen "Strategically Retreating." Then the rebels blew up a farm and a lot of bananas. Jerks.

The only problem I can say I had with it, after playing the demo, is that I couldn't seem to make some plain dirt roads. Just looked weird to me having those nice freshly paved roads winding around. Also, cars going through people kinda irks me from time to time.

ps. Nice music, but I hope like hell the full game has more songs. If not, I'll have to make my own playlist of fitting music.

[SteamWake]

Yea, I never played the first two either. I just finished the demo after some hours. I think I'm going to order it from Newegg (36.99usd and free shipping apparently). Personally, I kinda prefer having an actual disc. Don't know why:hmmm:.

It is a humorous and addictive game. Strangely enough I just saw that this is an xbox game too. Didn't feel like a console game. One of my favorite moments was watching the presidente run up to some rebels and opening fire on them. Balls of Steel, but shortly after that he was seen "Strategically Retreating." Then the rebels blew up a farm and a lot of bananas. Jerks.

The only problem I can say I had with it, after playing the demo, is that I couldn't seem to make some plain dirt roads. Just looked weird to me having those nice freshly paved roads winding around. Also, cars going through people kinda irks me from time to time.

ps. Nice music, but I hope like hell the full game has more songs. If not, I'll have to make my own playlist of fitting music.

Look and see if you cant find the tracks to tropico 2 some of the best music ever in a game and freely available. Oh the music won a few awards back then.

Got to agree with the roads you should be able to choose a dirt road or a paved road.

[ajrimmer42]

I've never played any of the games but having read this I decided to download the soundtrack to Tropico 2. It's awesome! lol :yeah:

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Basically you play the part of a dictator

Good enough for me! *loads Steam*

[Syxx_Killer]

I have never played Tropico before. I wanted the original back in the day but never got around to it (got SimCity 3000 instead). I never got the second one either. I've been reading about it on the site and I have a question. Does it have something like a skirmish or sandbox mode where you don't have to do missions?

[Arclight]

Yes to sandbox mode, there are "challenges" as well, though the list is empty. Perhaps for downloaded user-created scenarios. :hmmm:

In sandbox mode, you set a number of parameters for the island, click generate, select your Presidente and just play. There are no objectives at start, but there might be random, optional ones as you play, haven't really checked it out yet.

[Ilpalazzo]

Thanks for the tip SteamWake. Got Tropico 2 music and it's nice. I also acquired some music by 'Buena Vista Social Club' and it's good. I've read that I should check out Tito Puente too. I remember the name, but I don't think I've ever heard much of his music. I also have these so named 'Cigar Lounge' cd's. There are some gems on there.

[SteamWake]

Well I finally got my copy (via steam) last night.

All I can say is the graphics blew me away. The demo does not do it justice. The day/night cycles is really nice with some spectacular sunsets. I tried to run with everything maxed and while it ran it was a little bit laggy so I changed it to "Ultra" and it still looks good and runs fine.

I really only got to play a short while last night and am still getting started on the first 'chapter' "Fruita's" of the campaign". Not doing so well actually but hey its my first time... heh ... there are some strategic changes from the previous version.

The music is okay but limited and repetative and no where near as good as Tropico 2.

[SteamWake]

Well crap, just when I was beginning to get back in the swing something has happened.

I went to save a game and it froze up and now I cant start a map :doh:

I have some posts over on their 'offical' forums but no response yet.

Grrrrrr... Ill keep you posted.

[NeonSamurai]

reason #15235 why I don't like steam

Pain in the butt having to do a complete reinstall.


I suspect your save files are corrupted, I would try finding them and move them out of the folder (ie soft delete) them.

[SteamWake]

It required a removal of local content, then manually removing all other remaining remanants of the game and a re-install.

Its working now.

[Arclight]

Tropico 3 Succumbs To Absolute Power In May (http://kotaku.com/5483002/tropico-3-succumbs-to-absolute-power-in-may)

Expansion incoming. :yeah:

[Spike88]

I bought this about a month ago when it was on sale on steam. I love the game, but I suck at it. Within a year my country crumbles. :haha:

The main problem I have is setting up the infrastructure takes too long in my opinion. Anyone have advice?

[TteFAboB]

My advice is to build 3 or even 4 Construction Offices; having dozens of builders will ensure all further projects get built in a decent time.

On the other hand, if you do this you must use your building prowess to generate a source of income fast, as paying all those builders will be quite a drain on your budget.

Later on, when all the basics are up and running and you are turning a steady profit you can begin tearing these Construction Offices down to a single one if you need the space for something else or if you think they are ugly or if you want to boost your profits further by moving those builders to lucrative jobs.

[stabiz]

Also check out the layer thingy that shows where resources are high, and build different types of farms, etc.

[Arclight]

2 or so farms for food, and 2 or more cash-crops. Surplus food can be sold, and the cash-crops harvest goes directly to export. Good basis to start from before you move into more substantial industry.

Also, it takes a while for crops to grow; farms aren't profitable the first year. Keep money in reserve to get through the first 1-2 years (~5000-10000). I think your just spending too much. :hmmm:

[Spike88]

I'll try the tips.
I really want the expansion just so I can have gravel roads. :haha:

[Spike88]

So I've given up on Tropico 3 until the expansion pack. Mainly because I want Gravel roads. :haha:

[Camaero]

So doods! Tropico 3 Steam Ed is on sale for only $7.50 right now... I'm gonna check it out. Just thought I'd let everyone know.

[Arclight]

Expansion "Absolute Power" available for purchase. :yeah:

[papa_smurf]

Got Tropico 3 yesterday form Steam, 5 quid - bargin. Took me a while to get things going on the first map, but now the profits are rolling in:D.
Is there a good way of keeping both US and USSR happy, or should I just chum up with one side and take my chance?

[Arclight]

Keep them both happy, or get an alliance with 1. They'll invade if they're not happy with you. ;)

Make sure you have good housing and happy people for Soviets, capitalista are trickier, but ussually helps to build... that diplomatic building. :hmmm:

[papa_smurf]

Went 100% with Russia, US wasn't best pleased but didnt invade. Just started 2nd island - one were you have to export 5000 lots of Iron ore, and this time gone for a presidente backed by the CIA - should be interesting...