Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Computer Gaming World
    70
    The makers of the well-received "Monopoly Tycoon" have created an entertaining sim - Vegas Tycoon gets the look and feel of Sin City just right. [Apr 2004, p.92]
  2. PC Gamer
    61
    More of an interior-design sim than the Vegas epic you're probably imagining. [Mar 2004, p.61]
  3. Edge Magazine
    60
    Vega$ pushes the stagnant tycoon genre as far as it can go, and is currently the best looking management sim available. But how far can you flog a dead Elvis? [Dec 2003, p.103]

Awards & Rankings

User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. M.C.
    Mar 22, 2004
    10
    I work in a casino in real life, and this game has all the basics of the industry. I wish the financials were a little more indepth, perhaps I work in a casino in real life, and this game has all the basics of the industry. I wish the financials were a little more indepth, perhaps elevate the marketing portion, but all in all this is a good game. The game really made me laugh when one of my customers threw his garbage on the floor; he was 3 feet away from the garbage can. I've seen the exact same thing happen at work. They really got this game right. Full Review »
  2. VincentB
    Feb 12, 2004
    9
    I picked this up last week at Wal-Mart & I'm totally addicted! A steal at $20. By far one of the best tycoon games I have played - ranks I picked this up last week at Wal-Mart & I'm totally addicted! A steal at $20. By far one of the best tycoon games I have played - ranks right up there with Sim City in my book. I'd put it ahead of Roller Coaster & Zoo anyday. Full Review »
  3. JoeS.
    Jan 26, 2004
    10
    Best Game Ever.