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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Not a lot of bugs
Cons: Multiplayer needs work

Way back in the old days of p.c. games there was a game by Sid Meier, called "Railroad Tycoon". i had fun playing it. Now an obscure computer gameing company has released an updated version. Boy was i surprised in the end product. Very crisp...

Pros: Good Railroad Sim
Cons: Fun only if you are REALLY into railroads

Railroads? Building railroads for hours and hours on end.....

I love sim games. I played with train sets as a kid and though that this might be a fun game. Wrong. In my opinion.

Some people really enjoy this game. They like...

Pros: Gameplay
Cons: Needs lots of screen realestate

I like real-time strategy games. I guess it comes from my days of building things with lincoln logs. Nothing beats spending time building a wonderful home and having the ability to blow it up and start all over again. I think this contributes to why I...

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: 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: 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: 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: It's Microprose
Cons: It's ruined the greatest Microprose Game ever by adding too many graphics, etc.

I was thrilled when I got my copy of Railroad Tycoon II. I had played the original for years and years and have been trying to play it still despite obviously dated graphics. When I attempted to play RT II, however, I was disappointed. My computer...

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: 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: Fun at first
Cons: Boredom follows fast

This is a game worth its price in a competitive market. For about $30-$40, you get a game with good graphics, good sound, good gameplay. If you're the type that likes to build economic empires or if you have an affinity towards railroads, this game is...

Pros: Lots of maps, hours of fun
Cons: Some trouble with game crashing, use autosave feature

Railroad Tycoon II ( and its expansion pack, The second century) this a game I put in the "may get you into trouble" group. Thats because its a good game that takes along time to play. Your the boss. Start with a choice of map, too many to list...

Pros: new structures, new trains, new maps
Cons: none that i recall

Why do people think that railroad tycoon is such a great game ? People think that railroad tycoon was good, until they came out with a railroad tycoon 2 which is even better than the first. Railroad is addictive but it is a good addiction. Railroad...

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...

Pros: Concept, graphics
Cons: Scenarios are a little tough

I love sims and specialy buisness type sims this is great build train route and make money. Set back in the 1800's trains evolve and you ahve to set what cars to carry from station to station and what engines to use have to lay tracks and built stations....

Pros: Fun for a couple of hours
Cons: Got too repetitive and boring...no real challenge.

I was all excited about this game when I first saw it. The graphics on the box looked great, and I have always had a love for old steam engines. Once I started playing the game the excitement quickly wore off and became too routine and downright...

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: Addictive. Covers some of the complexities of running a railroad.
Cons: Takes a while to get used too, complicated.

Railroad Tycoon II is a game for railroad lovers and sim buffs alike. For the railroad lovers, it has almost everything they could want. Plenty of locomotives and rolling stock, and a nice assortment of industry. Despite this, it lacks some details that...