Monopoly Tycoon

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Yahoo!
    90
    Every one of the revolutionary changes has been carefully calculated to walk the fine line between serious sim and nostalgic trip back to childhood...we have to give Monopoly Tycoon a full recommendation.
  2. Computer Gaming World
    90
    It might just be one of the best strategy games of 2001…one of the most refreshing, engaging games released in a long time. [Jan 2002, p.98]
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  3. Gamer's Pulse
    89
    The game is immensely fun, and incredibly innovative. It takes what is great about Monopoly and transfers it perfectly into the builder genre.
  5. TotalGames.net
    88
    The proof of the pudding is in the tasting – and this is a toothsome treat.
  6. GameSpy
    88
    Deep Red took their time and reinvented both the "Sim City" model, the Monopoly board game, and created something that's bold, new, and still reminiscent of both sources.
  7. Game Informer
    85
    I've never had this much fun with a Monopoly title. This one's a sleeper. [Dec 2001, p.117]
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  8. GameSpot
    85
    A strong and innovative, and great-looking, real-time game of business management and city building.
  9. IGN
    82
    Combining an awesome real-time capitalism game with the elements of the board game, Monopoly Tycoon is more than worth the time you spend with it.
  10. GameZone
    80
    A well-done program, and it presents a nice twist not only on the original Monopoly title, but on the economic sim genre as well.
  11. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    An honest-to-god, deep, rewarding strategy game that is easy to play and fun to watch. They finally put the "Tycoon" name on something that deserves it.

Awards & Rankings

26
#26 Best PC Game of 2001
58
#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
60
#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. Geno1664
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    Can't figure out why this game isn't more popular. Sure it is rough around the edges, but it is very deep for its simplicity. The game is alsoCan't figure out why this game isn't more popular. Sure it is rough around the edges, but it is very deep for its simplicity. The game is also ahead of its time graphically, even if it looks ugly by today's standards. If you are a fan of the simulation genre, I can not recommend this game enough, even with its steep learning curve.… Full Review »
  2. ChrisC.
    Apr 29, 2003
    7
    A good game but very annoyed about losing money so fast!!!!!
  3. JonathanC.
    Mar 12, 2003
    9
    This game is great! There's a relatively steep learning curve as you get used to everything, but as soon as you hit the top of the This game is great! There's a relatively steep learning curve as you get used to everything, but as soon as you hit the top of the learning curve, everything becomes easier, except for the actual game itself. the game is challenging, and there have been times where the situation turned downright frustrating, but man is this game great! damn the people who rated it low for not being able to play past level four! learn to play the game or don't play it at all! this game really makes you think in a business focused fashion. it would be great as a supplement to a high school economics/business class. … Full Review »
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