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Discussion: Other Multiplayer Games / Strategy Games (Strat) - Railroad Tycoon II - I know this is a dated game, and somewhat of a stretch, but does anyone
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12-30-2008, 01:49 PM #1
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Railroad Tycoon II
I know this is a dated game, and somewhat of a stretch, but does anyone have experience with this game? I've been browsing the games on sale over at Steam and thought it may be interesting but I wanted to get some opinions. Thanks!
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12-31-2008, 02:50 AM #2
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Re: Railroad Tycoon II
Oops! I went looking and it was Sid Miers Railroad that I have.
I just checked on steam and for $7.49 I'd say if your interested go ahead and get it. It will cost you more than that to go see a movie.Last edited by Scattershot; 12-31-2008 at 03:09 AM. Reason: confused the 2 games.
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12-31-2008, 09:59 AM #3
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Re: Railroad Tycoon II
The "buzz" I have heard is that RTII is a bit better than Railroads! because apparently Railroads! is too easy. Never played either of them, but you can get the RTII Platinum pack for something like $3 bucks off Steam right now, so why not give it a go.
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12-31-2008, 11:06 AM #4
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Re: Railroad Tycoon II
I've been a fan since the original RailRoad Tycoon.
Railroads! is a horrible game, so don't even bother.
Railroad Tycoon 2, however, is a great game, and in fact, I still have it installed on my machine and play it from time to time. Absolutely worth the investment.
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12-31-2008, 04:35 PM #5
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Okee doke then, I know what I'll be doing with some of my time off!
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12-31-2008, 06:38 PM #6
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Re: Railroad Tycoon II
I played the heck out of this Sid Meier's Railroad demo. It's one map, but it's a free download from fileplanet and kind of fun.
http://www.fileplanet.com/169673/160...et-Premiere%5D
I just looked at some gameplay footage of Railroads and Tycoon 3; 3 looks better.
If you want more of a train simulator, check out Microsoft Train Simulator
http://www.microsoft.com/games/pc/trainsim.aspx
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One of the best games I ever played. So simple to start yet so hard to master. The mark of a great game.
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I must say, the game gets me hooked as I play thru the campaign. But really, do you know of a game with a better soundtrack?? I love the bluesy music!
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