Tropico 4
About the Game
In Tropico 4 , players take the role of the dictator of a (fictional) tropical island. The gameplay mechanics are very close to the predecessor Tropico 3 : players builds up the island so it functions both economically and politically. And of course he also needs to ensure his own maintenance of power. The start of a game offers the usual traits of games of this genre: constructing buildings which are used for different purposes, e.g. mining, schools, hotels or army training.
Story & Setting
Different countries will have requests, e.g. building a military base or allowing atomic tests, or the people have additional demands. A major part of the experience is a campaign with 20 missions (including scripted events with political decisions) and a free playing mode. The main additions to the predecessor are a new trading system, 20 new buildings, new disasters and the already mentioned request system.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Those are needed to build up production cycles and fulfill the needs of state and people. How players handles those matters, have a big influence on diplomatic relations and the people's content. This can result in unwanted outcomes in (optional) elections or even an attack on the palace. players do not control his army; only his avatar. This avatar can be controlled directly and perform special tasks, depending on his abilities.
Standout Features
- Depending on the island it may be needed to concentrate on production or tourism.
- This can result in unwanted outcomes in (optional) elections or even an attack on the palace.
- This avatar can be controlled directly and perform special tasks, depending on his abilities.
- A major part of the experience is a campaign with 20 missions (including scripted events with political decisions) and a free playing mode.
- The main additions to the predecessor are a new trading system, 20 new buildings, new disasters and the already mentioned request system.
- In Tropico 4 , players take the role of the dictator of a (fictional) tropical island.
- Tropico: The gameplay mechanics are very close to the predecessor Tropico 3 : players builds up the island so it functions both economically and politically.
- The start of a game offers the usual traits of games of this genre: constructing buildings which are used for different purposes, e.g. mining, schools, hotels or army training.
Modes & Ways to Play
A major part of the experience is a campaign with 20 missions (including scripted events with political decisions) and a free playing mode.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Tropico 4 | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Kalypso Media Digital Ltd. | Worldwide; Games on Demand download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Haemimont Games AD | Worldwide; Games on Demand download release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Strategy | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Xbox One | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Haemimont Games | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Strategy | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Simulation | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Kalypso Media | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-19 | Worldwide; Games on Demand download release | MobyGames |
| 2012-01-26 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2011-08-26 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2011-10-18 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 18, 2011 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 26, 2012 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| August 26, 2011 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upc | 853490002227 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B004H0H890 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 94099344 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 853490002234 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4988648818262 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4988648818262 | Japan | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
