Railroad Tycoon

a.k.a. Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon

published by MicroProse in 1990, developed by MPS Labs, running on MS-DOS
type: manag./econ., strategy
genre: Historical, Train simulator
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player
languages: eng
4.5/5

Official description

You are an entrepeneur in the early 1800's. You understand the changes that are sweeping the land. Factories are rising. The population is swelling. The nation clamors to move West. You see the opportunity for phenomenal wealth and power. You plan to seize it for yourself.

- See the separate parts of your sprawling empire operate together like clockwork in colorful, detailed animations.
- Direct the action easily using a clear interface with concise pull-down menus.
- Fell the thrill of controlling whole worlds of intricate interactions - all centering on you!
- Hear the rich, distinctive sounds of business and industry in the 19th Century.

# 2006 - official description

Editor note

There is a remake of this came called Railroad Tycoon Deluxe that was Sid Meyer was not involved with. There were more track building options, engines, features, cargo types, and the continents of Africa and South America were added.

The original is available for free download at the official site (which is flashing flashed based. FLASH!).

(Zerothis) - # 2006

Authors / Staff

design

Sid Meier (designer)

External reviews (14) - average: 91.6% - median: 93.5%

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ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)uk351990-08943/100094%
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Aktueller Software Markt (ASM) 9-de441990-0910/1283%
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C&VG (Computer & Video Games) 085-199uk1041990-0794/10094%
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Génération 4 (1-82)fr231990-0696/10096%
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Joystickfr61990-0682/10082%
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Micro News 6-44fr371990-06-155/5100%
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PC Leisureuk21990-065/5100%
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Power Playde281990-0792/10092%
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The Games Machine Italyit221990-0795/10095%
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The Games Machineuk311990-0695/10095%
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The One for 16-Bit Gamesuk211990-0693/10093%
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Tilt 39-113fr791990-0617/2085%
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VideoGames & Computer Entertainmentus211990-109/1090%
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Zerouk91990-0783/10083%
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