Product ReviewsRailroad Tycoon 3 (PC, 2003) - European Version

Railroad Tycoon 3,

A great game that might could use an upgrade to fix problems with resources on the maps.

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Thank goodness I didn't spend too much

The graphics are terrible, instuctions worse, thought maybe it would to be better than the original zoo tycoon. NOT A waste of money. Would not recommend this program.

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Glitchy Version but still fun

Hello. I love this game, I had it a long time ago in the original box and 2 disk version, however the play disk was destroyed. I ordered the single disk "PC Gamer presents" edition to replace my original. The game is still fun BUT it is very glitchy and I think and have been told my others that it has to do with the quality of the "PC Gamer presents" re-release of the game. The game is still fun but it does freeze up and crash a significantly greater amount than the original. So find it in the original if you can.

Game play is excellent although I wish you could operate individual trains instead of just following them with the camera. The money system and load system is a little confusing because it does not follow logical for the freight loads. Once you figure out that you only need one station per city it gets easier.
Some of the track laying can be annoying because the system tries to anticipate what you want to do with track and it can make for a rough and unwieldy design engine when you first start out. Practice is my best suggestion. I love the diversity of trains although a little too much steam and electric, more diesel please. Overall a relaxing way to spend a rainy afternoon.Read full review...

Game is Addictive. Worth every penny!

This is an amazing game. It one of the best tycoon games ever made. There is an accurate and easy-to-read budget with all factors taken into consideration.
I like how you can put trains on auto-consist, so they pick up whatever will make money. However, if you have too many trains, it slows down your computer gameplay, like it does on my 128 Ram computer.
There are many fun maps and scenarios to play. Supply, demand, price, competition, and other things are fun to manage. There are informative maps that show the supply and demand of certain products and the prices, so you can decide where to run trains to make a lot of money. However, you don't have to only run trains, you can buy industries, farms, and ranches, making them even more profitable by running products to and from them with trains.
Stocks, bonds, profitability, controlling expenses versus income and other things make this game amazingly realistic and makes a unique challenge at any hardness level to be the ultimate tycoon. Also, there are no rules to regulate you from using underhanded maneuvers to stab your opponents and fellow tycoons in the back, or take over, or become chairman of their company.
The graphics aren't great, but this is an amazing game and I would strongly recommend it for anyone who likes tycoon games.Read full review...

One of the Best Railroad Game for the PC on the Market

I rated this game as "Good", because I don't think any game is really "excellent"...for any of them can be improved upon.
I bought this for our son, who really enjoys this game, and would recommend it to others! As far as dislikes, he probably would say is, that he would like for it to have had more functions in it, to be able to do more in the game, besides just the trains & etc. So see, any game can be improved upon! Otherwise, it is a fun and challenging game! Go for it!Read full review...

Enjoying a fun time, again

I enjoyed Railroad Tycoon when it originally was released. Version 2 was my favorite but version 3 runs on my computer. Lots of scenarios and different difficulty levels give ample opportunity for hours and hours of fun. The Sid Meier team did very good work.Read full review...

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The Top of the Tycoon Pile...for Train Lovers

Having first played the demo version of RT3, I wasn't sure what else the full version would offer...was I wrong. By adding endless variations on industry, maps, TONS of locomotive options, and a continuation of the relatively simple interface, RT3 definately meets the expectations of strategy gamers and train enthusiastics, alike.

Any system built in the last 3-4 years (as of Apr 2008), will have ample computing power and memory to run the game in even enhanced graphics modes. Have a newer, hotter system? How about a system made for gaming? Then this is right up your alley!

I thoroughly enjoy the strategy and planning involved in this game. You will too.Read full review...

Good Game

Overall good game, easy to play and navigate. Good and accurate train description and visualization. After a while it does get boring tough, however easy to coma back to all the time. Enjoy ! ! !

railroad tycoon 3 IS FANTASTIC FUN !!!

FANTASTIC !!! I can't sit still for more than 15 minutes....until railroad tycoon 3.....3,4,5 hours at a time.So realistic. the instructions are managable{reading them}Did you ever want to build railroads....make countries grow...yes, Britain, canada,even China. The game is cheap, but fun is longlasting.......Read full review...

Fantastic game

Love this game, many options to keep you entertained.

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