Railroad Tycoon II

June 30, 1998 PopTop Software Take-Two Interactive, Gathering of Developers
Simulator Strategy
Linux PC Mac PS1 DC
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Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon is a business simulation game.

Railroad Tycoon was written by game designer Sid Meier and published by MicroProse Railroad Tycoon 2 is the only game of the series that was released fr the PSX console.

You try to make it to the top of the transportation industry in Railroad Tycoon II, a simulation that takes you from a wannabe to a tycoon (if your lucky!).
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Release Date June 30, 1998
Developer PopTop Software
Publisher Take-Two Interactive, Gathering of Developers
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Business
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