Thinking about buying Tropico 6

[larry_roberts]

I'am thinking about buying this game, but it's not clear to me whether any DLC's are included with the game. It mentions 'content for this game' so does that mean all these DLC's are now included with the game?. Thank you in advance.

[Kunovega]

It tells you exactly what's included with each package/bundle

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Kunovega:

It tells you exactly what's included with each package/bundle

Thanks, but I mean't are any DLC's now included with Tropico 6, but I think I have now realised they all have to be bought as extras.

[Kunovega]

There's literally bundles on the store page with DLC in them, they tell you exactly what comes with your purchase. There's no mystery. If there's none listed with whatever you are buying, then you don't get anything else other than what's listed.

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Kunovega:

There's literally bundles on the store page with DLC in them, they tell you exactly what comes with your purchase. There's no mystery. If there's none listed with whatever you are buying, then you don't get anything else other than what's listed.

Thanks, I'll take a closer look

[larry_roberts]

I have bought the game (there was a discount offer) with all the DLC's, I think I'am going to take my time getting into this game.

[The Grimm Reefer]

it's a fun game series Larry, I hope you enjoy it!

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Grim Reefer:

it's a fun game series Larry, I hope you enjoy it!

I do, it's very addictive, but I struggle to make a profit in it (I've reached Cold War now, but with an 'easy' game).

[Oddible]

Play the missions, they set up a series of struggles for you that make you get good at the various nuances of the game. The missions are much better than just sandbox.

[Sarsgamer]

I preferred 5, loved 5, i didn't get into 6 as much. I haven't even finished 6.

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Oddible:

Play the missions, they set up a series of struggles for you that make you get good at the various nuances of the game. The missions are much better than just sandbox.

I didn't even realise there were missions (are they like tutorials), anyway I've started a new game (still on easier settings) and, at first at least, I had plenty of money, then I hit a plantation famine (or whatever it was) and I wound up with 50,000 in dept and prompted to end the game but I continued and brought it back into profit.

It's a strange game this one I will play it through to Modern Times (if I can get that far), but I'am not sure if the game is really up my street. I think my favourite recent game has to be Transport Fever 2. Tropico 6 is still worth the money though.

Sarsgamer: I understand where you are coming from on this.

Thankyou both for your response.

[Kunovega]

Originally posted by larry_roberts:

Originally posted by Oddible:

Play the missions, they set up a series of struggles for you that make you get good at the various nuances of the game. The missions are much better than just sandbox.

I didn't even realise there were missions (are they like tutorials), anyway I've started a new game (still on easier settings) and, at first at least, I had plenty of money, then I hit a plantation famine (or whatever it was) and I wound up with 50,000 in dept and prompted to end the game but I continued and brought it back into profit.

It's a strange game this one I will play it through to Modern Times (if I can get that far), but I'am not sure if the game is really up my street. I think my favourite recent game has to be Transport Fever 2. Tropico 6 is still worth the money though.

Sarsgamer: I understand where you are coming from on this.

Thankyou both for your response.

Do you just not even look at the menu?

New Game:
Tutorials (teach you how to play)
Missions (the actual game / levels challenges, you can continue in them as a sandbox after you win) (there's 15 in the base game and 3 more from DLC)
Festival (DLC campaign, 5 more missions)
Carbbean Skies (DLC campaign, 5 more missions)
Sandbox (a pointless fishbowl mode you can use for testing that has no missions or story goals)

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Kunovega:

Originally posted by larry_roberts:

I didn't even realise there were missions (are they like tutorials), anyway I've started a new game (still on easier settings) and, at first at least, I had plenty of money, then I hit a plantation famine (or whatever it was) and I wound up with 50,000 in dept and prompted to end the game but I continued and brought it back into profit.

It's a strange game this one I will play it through to Modern Times (if I can get that far), but I'am not sure if the game is really up my street. I think my favourite recent game has to be Transport Fever 2. Tropico 6 is still worth the money though.

Sarsgamer: I understand where you are coming from on this.

Thankyou both for your response.

Do you just not even look at the menu?

New Game:
Tutorials (teach you how to play)
Missions (the actual game / levels challenges, you can continue in them as a sandbox after you win) (there's 15 in the base game and 3 more from DLC)
Festival (DLC campaign, 5 more missions)
Carbbean Skies (DLC campaign, 5 more missions)
Sandbox (a pointless fishbowl mode you can use for testing that has no missions or story goals)

Thanks very much for that, I have just been attacked By Guerrillas who (combined with moving over to Cold War and low on money) wrecked my islands, I had to go back to a saved game, still having problems with money, in spite of selling goods for the highest prices I can get (and looking for cheap imports I can re export). So I will carry on with this game for a while, if i fail then I will take a look at the tutorials. Thanks for the help.

[Oddible]

I love the Transport Fever series. This game gets pretty complex but is a bit sloppier (in a good way) where you don't have to be super careful about everything.

The missions aren't exactly tutorials but they are fun short storylines with specific challenges. Honestly they WILL teach you to get better at the game because they will make you really get familiar with particular mechanics.

The big key to Tropico is this. Start small, start slow, raw materials first. The Multi option in plantations is essential, figure that one out. Also boats boats boats! ;) Do NOT start adding expenses that don't make you solid money until your finances are flowing well. Not even houses! Also, trade contacts are very important, both for reputation and money. Have fun!

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Oddible:

I love the Transport Fever series. This game gets pretty complex but is a bit sloppier (in a good way) where you don't have to be super careful about everything.

The missions aren't exactly tutorials but they are fun short storylines with specific challenges. Honestly they WILL teach you to get better at the game because they will make you really get familiar with particular mechanics.

The big key to Tropico is this. Start small, start slow, raw materials first. The Multi option in plantations is essential, figure that one out. Also boats boats boats! ;) Do NOT start adding expenses that don't make you solid money until your finances are flowing well. Not even houses! Also, trade contacts are very important, both for reputation and money. Have fun!

That's very good advice, thankyou.

[primeinsurrection]

Dude.. this game is loads of fun.
Im an avid gamer and have a rotation of about 30 games.
This isnt one of those games you play everyday for months. Its not that deep.
This is one of those games you play an island in a few days and then move on.
But for these smaller games, this is one of my favorites.
It has strategy and the mechanics go deep but the play isnt complicated and is light hearted.
And it is a nice vibe chilling on the beach on pause with a pile of bones playing some balearic beats.