ESRB Rating
Genre
Perspective
Non-Sport
85
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.9
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

The Press Says

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91
GameSpot
PopTop has made the difficult look easy. It produced a sequel that eclipses the original in nearly all aspects. Playing Railroad Tycoon II is an emotional experience bringing back memories of Lionel trains and Christmas mornings long past and staring at Lionel catalogs and dreaming. No more arguments with Mom or your spouse over how much of the house has been taken over by your dream layout or how much money you've wasted. With Railroad Tycoon II, all those dreams of childhood can be realized at last.
89
IGN
Railroad Tycoon II isn't for everyone. There's not a lot of action here, and even real-time strategy fans may not understand the allure of a resource management game that doesn't let you kill anyone. With that said, if you're a hard core strategy fan who's into world building, you'll have a hard time finding a game that will keep you more entertained than this remarkable product.
85
GameStar (Germany)
Es gibt nur wenig zu meckern: Ab einer gewissen Zugmenge leidet der Überblick, die futzeligen Menütexte sind ansatzweise augenfeindlich, und auf Dauer kommt etwas Routine ins Spiel. Aber Railroad Tycoon 2 hat viel Flair: Man baut und baut und baut – und plötzlich ist es 3 Uhr morgens. Liebhaber von friedlichen Expansionsspielen und Fans des Vorgängers sollten sofort auf diesen Zug aufspringen.
85
Power Unlimited
Een goede opvolger en dat zonder Sid. Meer kleuren, meer opties en meer gameplay maken RT 2 tot een uitdagende game. Met name de verbeterde grafische kwaliteit is een verademing en voor treinliefhebbers is het helemaal kwijlen. Tjoeketjoekepufpuf!
84
Privat Computer PC
Railroad Tycoon II er dog ikke den perfekte opfølger, f.eks. kan man ikke lave tunneler eller broer over slugter.
83
Gaming Entertainment Monthly
The industry buzz is that RT2 is an instant classic (whatever that means). Our take is that the game is a solid effort that falls a couple of foothills short of Mount Olympus. To meander metaphorically, RT2 is broader than the original and deeper in some areas but shallower in others. The problem is that a couple of the shallows are barely ankle-deep. RT2 is certainly enjoyable; the environment is well-crafted, stylish and immersive. With a little added flavor for gameplay and AI, RT2 could have been a seven-course banquet. As it is, the game will appeal solidly to the beer and pretzels crowd but may leave the strategy gourmet awaiting the next meal.
83
PC Gameplay (Benelux)
Eigenlijk is het spel buiten enkele nieuwe opties en betere graphics niet zoveel verschillend van z'n voorganger. Dit zal de fans echter er niet van weerhouden om zich met deze RRT2 eens duchtig uit te leven.
81
PC Player (Germany)
Geniestreiche verdienen eine ehrfurchtsvolle Behandlung, dachte sich wohl Poptop Software. Deren Neuauflage des bahnbrechenden Eisenbahn-Klassikers verfügt über eine verschwenderische Edel-Präsentation, mit innovativen Neuerungen wurde jedoch gegeizt.


Our Users Say

Category Description MobyScore
Gameplay How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) 4.0
Graphics The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines 3.9
Personal Slant How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes 3.9
Sound / Music The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition 3.6
Overall MobyScore (48 votes) 3.9


User Reviews

A minor disappointment Rasmus Jelsgaard (2) unrated
An excellent sequel to an excellent game James Walter (249) unrated
A good game but not worthy of the name Railroad Tycoon 2 Heikki Sairanen (109) 3.25 Stars3.25 Stars3.25 Stars3.25 Stars3.25 Stars
The ultimate follow-up of the ultimate railroad simulation game. Baxter (38) 4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars4.25 Stars
Just not quite good enough William Shawn McDonie Bronze Star Contributing Member (1163) 2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars

 

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