Ever wanted to take on the role of a dictator of a sub-tropical island nation? Me neither, but that’s what Tropico 4 lets you do. In the vein of sim city, Tropico sees you managing your island nation in terms of its foreign policy, economy, education etc. Though the series has been running for some time on PC, it isn’t often we see this kind of game brave the challenges of a console port. Though elements of the console conversion diminish some of Tropico’s quality and appeal, it remains a wholly enjoyable game that feels fresh and unique for a console title.
One of the first things that hits home in Tropico 4 is the game’s style and tone. Though it deals with serious issues of political antagonism and methods of bureaucratic deception, it often does so with a huge dollop of charm and humour. The game casts you as ...
