Tropico 5: Penultimate Edition – REVIEW

Tropico 5: Penultimate Edition is a semi-democratic construction and management simulator which places you in the shoes of El Presidente who starts off with a colony under the British Empire and must declare independence and advance it through various eras. You manage a country and have to preserve it through the World Wars, Cold War and present-day challenges. Tropico 5 is a complicated experience which requires mastery of various aspects of your island such as understanding expenses and revenue, faction happiness and foreign relations. While the game isn’t as complicated as a title like Sim City, its blend of humor and accessibility makes it stand on its own as a great experience.