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Tropico 5 – reviews and rating

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Tropico 5 has a rating of 85% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on June 15, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Xbox 360. Metacritic score is 75, players on RAWG rate the game 72%.

Updated May 22, 2014

What critics praise

„If you’ve played the series before, you should feel right at home. If you haven’t, it’s a great place to start – this is the most fun and accessible installment yet.“

8,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Jun 15, 2014
Platforms: PS4macOSLinux
Genres: StrategyRPGSimulation
Developer: Haemimont Games
Publisher: Kalypso Media, Square Enix
Average playtime: 5 h
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Tropico 5?

Tropico 5 has a rating of 85% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Tropico 5 released?

Tropico 5 was released on June 15, 2014.

What platforms is Tropico 5 available on?

Tropico 5 is available for PC, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Xbox 360.

How long does it take to beat Tropico 5?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Tropico 5.

Is Tropico 5 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Tropico 5 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Tropico 5?

Games similar to Tropico 5 are for example Oddworld: New N Tasty!, Minecraft, Gravity Ghost, Civilization 6 and Farm Together.

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The distribution of rating

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#232 of 576 games released in 2014 better than 60 % of games
#23 of 47 games released in 2014 on PS4 better than 52 % of games
#5 of 7 games released in 2014 on macOS better than 33 % of games
#5 of 9 games released in 2014 on Linux better than 50 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 85%
Foreign critics6 reviews 76%
MetacriticMetascore 75%
Players (RAWG)311 votes 72%

Local critics rate the game higher by 9 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 14 %
Recommended 53 %
Meh 25 %
Skip 9 %

311 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,5/10

Game Informer May 22, 2014

If you’ve played the series before, you should feel right at home. If you haven’t, it’s a great place to start – this is the most fun and accessible installment yet.

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