Pros: Good Simulation
Cons: I've had an occasional crash

This is a great game. It combines the realism of turn of the century history with a simcity like expansion. The object is to build railroads and connect cities. You decide where the railroad goes, how the station is constructed, what cars/products the...

Pros: good engine, graphics, cool financial model
Cons: some scenarios could use improvement

This is a pretty well done game. I was a huge fan of the original, playing it for many many hours. During the years that followed, many sequels to other Sid Meier games were released, and I knew it was only a matter of time before a Railroad Tycoon...

Pros: Great graphics, Challenging Scenarios ,Free Internet gaming , Realistic Economic Models
Cons: None I could find

I chose this game because I was a business major in college and wanted to see how realistic the economic model was. I had read some very good reviews in PC Gamer which I find is correct about 99% of the time on the games they recommend.

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Pros: addictive, lots of details to gameplay but not overwhelming, a game that will force you to think
Cons: none

I remember the first time I was introduced to Railroad Tycoon II by a college roommate. My thoughts were, "Oh, a railroad game, that sounds like a lot of fun." (tongue in cheek, of course) How much fun could a railroad game be, anyway? It...

Pros: Easy to learn, hard to master
Cons: More economics would be nice

Way too long, it seems.

But I can't help myself. This is definitely one of the most addictive strategy games around. It is a sequel to the first edition of the game by the famous Sid Meier. Although he didn't work on this version, the magic...

Pros: Ease of play and Easy to become involved
Cons: You'll stay up all night and be late for work

This is one of those games where you could spend days playing it once you figure it out. It is for any gamer that loved simcity or civilization. It is not that hard to figure out it just takes some time to learn the best way to go about things. I was...

Pros: Everything fans of the originals dreamt of.
Cons: Not as addictive as the original.

-- In response to the comments made about this review, I will say this, the box, the web site, and professional reviews describe WHAT the game is, I'm talking about the things that MATTER to ME about the game.

I remember a few years ago now...

Pros: Relive rail history, manage a complex network
Cons: Hard to learn, lots of details

I've spent over 200 hours playing RR Tycoon 2 and think it is a great game. It is not for everyone; it is for people who like to work with complex systems and make them work and for people with an interest in Railroad history.

Many of the...

Pros: Real-time, challenging strategy game
Cons: Obsessive and time-intensive; not for people who sleep

RRTII has now been joined by the expansion pack, Railroad Tycoon: The Second Century (which is available stand-alone at under $20, and available bundled with RRTII for rather more; RRT:TSC cannot be installed and played without the original,...

Pros: realistic, fun to play
Cons: difficult to get the hang of

When I first saw this game advertised, I was very excited. Both of my parents grew up on the railroad, and my father deals with railroad business at his work, so I have had lots of exposure.

When I finally did play it, my expectations were...

Pros: Interesting simulations, historical impact
Cons: Interface can get in the way of game play

The first offering from PopTop Software is this truly fascinating strategy game. Nominally a remake of one of the pioneering computer strategy games—Sid Meier’s Railroad Tycoon—it expands the concept to include routing, hauling, playing the stock market,...

Pros: Realistic strategy game without violence
Cons: Lack of ability to build tunnels

PARENTS, This is one game you don't have to worry about when it comes to what are your kids learning from the computer games they play. The game is non violent - no blood guts or gore, but a whole lot of strategy. It is fairly easy to play and I would...

Pros: challenging strategy. Complexity
Cons: graphics, train nightmares

The object of this game is to build a railroad company. You build stations in cities and near valuable resources. You build tracks to connect the stations and buy trains to move resources from station to station. Then you have to organize how many...

Pros: Excellent "sim" Game, Variety of Goals, Endless Play
Cons: Moderate Graphics, Need Enhanced Manual

First off, "sim" type games are my favourite. I bought this game because I had the old one and liked it. I was not disappointed. I'm sorry, but I don't remember what I paid for this game.

There are some differences in the new RRT...

Pros: Easy -to-use
Cons: Not Mac compatible

This game, Railroad Tycoon II, is a great way to learn about the past while still having fun. This game is split into 3 major areas. The First one consists of the American railroads. Including to connection of east to west. The second one consists mostly...