Tropix: Typical Mini-Game Moments

Tropix is disappointing. Like Sally’s Salon, it is a DS port of a RealArcade title. Unlike Sally’s Salon, this port didn’t turn out too well, and yielded an overpriced collection of games we’ve played before. If you don’t mind playing average casual games and are looking for a tropical-themed mini-game collection, Tropix provides another option. You may want to shop around before settling on it though.

While most casual mini-game collections don’t really have a goal, besides just playing the games for fun while waiting for a bus or something, Tropix does. You start out with five games, and are tasked with buying and building up islands to unlock more. This is accomplished by playing the games available to you to earn sand dollars. You then spend sand dollars on island accouterments to make it comfortable, filled with food and fun. Once an island meets the three criteria, you get a new game and can work on saving up for your next island.