Railroad Tycoon 2 (DC)

This has to be one of the best sims ever. I have wasted many an hour (and day though I won't admit to it!!) building my rail empire. Basically you start by choosing a scenario (usually a part of the world to start in) and then you start your company. You are given an amount of money by investors to get you started, though more can be raised by issuing bonds and stocks. You build your track and purchase engines based on the start year of the game. You get money for delivering goods and passengers, though passengers are more profitable. And so it goes on. You can modify the settings to allow you to take advantage of the surrounding ...

This game would fulfil some boys dream to be able to take any train you wanted, deciding where it goes and what it carries. But what makes this the best console strategy game on the market is the simplicity, yet massive depth of this work of art. To start off the graphic detail is incredible. The trains and terrain look great. Of course the scenery is made up of just trees, mountains and rivers on screen. The controls are smooth and easy and you will find no problem selecting items and laying track. Smooth as silk. The object is to create a railroad empire by connecting cities and earning money via your train system. This cash is earned through ...