Become A Great Dictator In ‘Tropico 5’
Have you ever wanted to rule the world? Have you ever wanted to become the next great dictator? Well Tropico 5 has you covered. The Tropico series has been kind of a hidden gem of the simulation genre. Recent installments have had players ruling their own little Banana Republics while you manage international ties with Communist and Capitalist nations. Well Tropico 5 stands to take the series into a whole new direction, CONQUERING THE WORLD! Watch the trailer below. ( HINT: It is an homage to the Charlie Chaplin film The Great Dictator)
The biggest addition to the game is the Era and Online modes. Taking players from early 19th century all the way to modern times. Can you survive both World Wars AND the Cold War? You can enlist the help of friends with the full Cooperative mode, sharing resources and tactics. This game is basically a Cuba simulator at heart. Check out the Press Release for the full details.
Packed with a whole host of new gameplay features and all new artwork designed from scratch, Tropico 5 takes the series into a new and exciting direction – dynasties!
You, as El Presidente, will first take control of the infamous island of Tropico during early colonial times and then guide it through the centuries as the world changes and moves ever forward. You must tackle the changing needs of your people, as well as opposing governments and factions, and thus lay the foundations for your own dynasty. As you move through your years in office you can promote members of your extended family on the island to positions of power: such as ambassador, commanding general or even Supreme Ruler, to ensure your legacy thrives through the eras. As your influence and wealth grows, so do the threats to your burgeoning island superpower. Can you survive both World Wars, prosper through the Great Depression, rule as an iron-fisted dictator through the Cold War and advance your country to modern times and beyond? From the 19th to the 21st century, each era carries its own challenges and opportunities.
As well as a wealth of other new features, including advanced trading mechanics, technology, scientific research trees and island exploration, Tropico 5 will add cooperative and competitive multiplayer for up to four players for the first time in the series’ history! Viva El Presidente!
Features of Tropico 5
The Eras – From the 19th century to the 21st, each era carries its own challenges and opportunities. Begin your reign during colonial times and advance your nation through the modern era and into the future!
The Dynasty – Each member of El Presidente’s extended family is present on the island and may be appointed to key leadership positions, earning skills and experience in their assigned roles.
Research and Renovate – Advance your nation by discovering new buildings, technologies and resources. Transform your old buildings into modernized, hyper-efficient designs worthy of an economic superpower!
Advanced trade system and trade fleet – Amass a global trade fleet and use your ships to secure import/export trade routes to neighbouring islands and key nations.
Explore your island – Discover what lies beyond the fog of war. Send prospectors to look for new mineral and ore deposits, but be wary of hostile animals and native tribes.
All new art – All artwork is reworked to provide Tropico 5 with a distinct historic visual identity. Choose from over 100 unique buildings from each of the individual eras.
Cooperative and competitive multiplayer – Up to four players can build up their own cities and economies on any given island map. Players can share resources and citizens, or declare war on each other.
No exact release date has been announced, just an ambiguous 2014. It will be playable at Gamescom and be available on the PC (Windows, Mac AND Linux) as well as the Xbox 360.
