Summary
Anyone who plays video games on PC can claim a highly-rated game for free right now until August 29, as city-builderTropico 4is currently available for free on the PC gaming distributor site GOG. Currently part of the website’s routine giveaways for free games,Tropico 4boasts an average user rating of 4.2/5 based on reviews from players who have played the game through GOG.
Tropicois a series of city-building and management simulator games that puts players in the shoes of a political leader of an island nation as they work to keep their finances in check, their citizens happy, and their enemies and allies at bay. Originally debuting in 2001, the series has expanded with five sequels,the newest entry beingTropico 6which earned similarly high review scores.
Tropico 4typically sells for $14.99 and is not available on modern consoles, making the ongoing giveaway a great deal for management sim fans looking to try out the series. However, it will only beavailable on GOGuntil August 29, so fans will have to act quickly. While gameplay remained along the same lines as the previousTropico 3,the fourth installment added several new factions for players to interact with alongside brand-new building types and 20 campaign missions to play through.
Tropico 4 is Free on GOG for a Short Time
While not the newest game in the series,Tropico 4has plenty to offer for fans of management simulation games, letting players make political decisions and enact policies in an effort to grow the island nation of Tropico into a major superpower. GOG also offers a bundle pack containing all available downloadable content forTropico 4for half off until September 10, giving players who grab the game for free a chance to expand its features for only $7.49.
TheTropicoseries is a major contender in the management sim genre, going up against the likes ofSim Cityandthe popularTwo Pointfranchisewith a unique twist to keep the series fresh. Apart from just the management side of the game,Tropicoalso has a strong political element, giving it some DNA in common with games likeSid Meier’sCivilization,as players need to manage relations with foreign nations as well.
Players who choose to claim the game for free on GOG can also check out the variety of other games available on the site, many of which are currently on sale, including some high-profile releases likeCyberpunk 2077.The site also recently saw the release ofa historic PC port of the originalResident Evil 2and its predecessor, giving gamers plenty of options to choose from.
Tropico 4
WHERE TO PLAY
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges. If you are to triumph over your naysayers you will need to gain as much support from your people as possible. Your decisions will shape the future of your nation, and more importantly, the size of your off-shore bank account.Tropico 4 expands on the gameplay of the previous game with new political additions ∼ including more superpowers to negotiate with, along with the ability to elect ministers into power to help get your more controversial policies passed. But remember to keep your friends close and your enemies closer as everyone has an agenda! Your political mettle will be thoroughly tested, as new natural disasters will have the populace clamoring for you and your cabinet to help them recover from some of the worst Mother Nature can dish out
