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Maybe if you really love these kinds of games....

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

...For about two weeks, this was my life, I played Monopoly Tycoon all the time, even dabbling in the multiplayer thing on Gamespy (by the way, Gamespy is a terrible network, most people seem to be connected to the internet with a can and string). However, after those two weeks, I quickly lost interest.

Some scenarios in the game are rather fun. Fast paced, beat the computer type things. If you enjoy games where quick decisions and figuring out ways to break down the competition, then this game is for you. This is a bit like The Sims on steroids, after the side effects have kicked in. While it's fun, it's not the best game in the world... however, people who really enjoy this genre of games, in my opinion, will love it.

Monopoly Tycoon Boring

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It would be a much better game if 2 copies were purchased to play head-2-head.

The computer players are way too easy to learn and beat, and to play online multiplayer you have to sign up with a pricey monthly service (considering the game date they may not even offer it anymore).

It's really not much like monopoly, either.

If you're looking for a monopoly game or a good stand alone game, keep looking. But if you have a home network it's not a bad game if you buy 2 copies and have some competition at home. I can see why it flopped on the retail rack.

Its a good game.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: October 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I liked this game mainly because you could buy and build all types of business. The only draw back to this game is that they limet your game play from 1930 to 2000. You should be able to play until you take all your opponents money and properties. Buy this game its a whole lot of fun and will keep you busy for hours.

Try it before you buy it!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 12
Date: November 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Promoted as "From the people who brought you RollerCoaster Tycoon," I thought I would love this game. After going through a uninspiring tutorial and three levels, I was bored. Nothing really changes as you increase in each scenerio and I found myself completely uninterested. I'm not sure who this game is intended for, as adults will be quickly bored and it may be a bit complicated for most children. If you like RollerCoaster Tycoon, continue to enjoy it! Monopoly Tycoon is likely to tire you quickly.

Fantatsic Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

As with all games you can not please everyone. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing this game. It is hours of fun. There are so many things you can do. It is similar to the Monopoly game we all played as kids, but it has lots of twists to it. I am glad that this game was there to entertain those of us that enjoy a challenge. Thanks to J&R Music and Computer World for having it also.

MT has problems on W95 platform

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 14
Date: October 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I bought the game the day it was released. I currently have W95 OS installed on my PC. For some reason dealing with how MT handles is copy protection file, the game will not allow me to start to play beyond the initial splash page. I have been in contact with Infogrames support over the past two weeks and they have just now realized the problem due to "a flood" of e-mails and phone calls regarding the same problem. They are working on a patch but I will have to give this game 1 star since it was not properly tested on W95 machines. What else did they not do in order to release on time?

Good game but lacking something

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have seen this game in stores and read the package and fell in love with what I was reading. I thougt great they finally put monopoly into a real interactive game unlike those other monopoly cd games that are truely from the board game such as star wars monoploy and the like. And since I am a bit of a Monopoly lover, not to be confused with expert, I wanted this game. At the time I saw it in stores it was a bit pricy at $50 a pop so I figured I could wait till the price dropped before snatching this one up. Little did I know a friend of mine had it so I borrowed his and installed it and played.
The game has a great interface and smooth camera rotation. I love the backround music and the graphics are of the sim city varitey. I now have the game installed on my laptop and use the built int touch-pad without a problem. I have it installed on a WinME platform and no problems. I found it cute with the different characters that represent the tokens. No waiting for rolling the dice and waiting your turn. You do have to keep an eye out on the needs of the people in an area. I did find it helpfull reading the manual that suggests you put all night time businesses on a seperate block than daytime businesses, that way you can better see and control what is going on. You also have to watch the clock when you are looking to do some building cause if it is anytime afer midnight and you are not having a good cash flow then when your restocking and paying rent is due and you have built a Huge business that takes most of your cash then you maybe in for a bumpy next few days. One drawback that I found rather disturbing is that with all the different scenarios and the goals you can work for, why did they limit the amount of goods sold to just 20000 for a day to win. Why did they not let you chose as high a number as you wanted. For those that are die hard monopoly fans like me you can remember playing a game that lasted several days(or am I the only one that did that with my siblings) Or why did they not put in an option not to have a set limit for anything just play till either someone went backrupt or you got tired of the game. I have played several times where I was going along good and was really into all the little details of my businesses and raking in the money when WHAM!!!! game is over you win by being first to make daily sales of 20000. All in all this is a great game and is,in my opionion, worthy of the name Monopoly. I hope they come out with a second version with more options for longer game play so I can have a nice long game that I can drag out over a few days. :)

Worth buying

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The game is worth buying. It's both monopoly and a tycoon/sim game, you have to build a city while out-doing your tycoon rivals. It has classic monopoly names and some new ones like two more utilities gasworks and telecoms. The difficulty isn't as hard as I first got the game, after you spend some time with it, it's pretty simple. Playing online is annoying, I don't like the Gamespy arcade too much, and the time is elapsed very slowly, taking the game forever to finish, and it's really hard to find a game online. Downloading the patches makes new options appear so you won't get bored with it. This game is worth buying.

ccgr.org's review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: January 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is based off the principles of the board game. You want to own the market and get as many monopolies as possible. You can get monopolies with streets, rail roads and utilities. There are thirty three city blocks, four rail roads and four utilities for your taking. Most of the names are new but there are some of the originals in there too. Altogether there are forty four businesses to buy and run. What makes this game different than the board game is the amount of detail. You have to pay attention to what the people want, prices of goods and stock, landlords, and profits.

Just like the board game there are all the markers (racecar, wheel barrow, dog, cannon etc.), they all have detailed personalities too. For example the dog is a snobby lady, whose wealth comes from old money and she always carries her dog wherever she goes. The canon is a strategic army commander, the wheel barrow is a builder who is a shrewd investor. In the single player you get to place the racecar, he is a quick minded individual who does not always think of the consequences of his actions or investments. This demo has a nice tutorial and one single player mission. The full version will have sixteen scenarios and multiplayer mode where you can play scenarios like last man standing, get voted for mayor etc. You can network play with up to five people. You can also play online via game spy. The campaign in the demo is a race to sell 500 items. You play against the computer being all the characters mentioned earlier. There is only one difficulty setting available and that is easy.

This game isn't about owning properties, in this game you build them. There are many businesses to put on them, to help you choose it's a good idea to take a poll, and then build what the people want. The time periods vary from 1930-2000 so some additional businesses will become available later in the game. You need to consider people's needs and wants for the day and evening entertainment. You have to manage each businesses' books, prices and profits. If you go in the red for more than 24 hours, your game is over. The chance cards are still in this game and you never know what they will deliver. You can open them anytime, just make sure your cash flow is ok before you do so.

If you do find your in a pinch for cash you auction off properties. You can also demolish businesses for a small fee. If you are low on cash and want to change a business you can refurbish it to something else. You can also sell stores back to the city or a lower cost. It's usually a bad idea to buy out opponents' stores, unless you have a monopoly on that land. The monopoly allows you to buy the stores at less than actual value, so you make money instantly with each purchase! If you buy stores on a block where you don't have a monopoly, on the other hand, you'll overpay.

From a Christian perspective this game is as clean as the board game.

The game was easy to install, it uses your typical install shield. There is a separate applet to configure your video resolution and sound source. The graphics were good, definitely 3D rendered. There were three view modes, and the camera movement was very smooth. It has good sound effects and nice background music. For controls you only need the mouse. The interface is easy to use, my only complaints is that the text is hard to read. The game is not designed for Windows 2000 but it does run well on it. The game is a slow on exiting, it makes you wait to read what the full version has to offer. Overall a nice remake of monopoly, and just like the original it's fun for the whole family.

wow! monopoly tycoon

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 9
Date: August 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

this game is great.i bought in kb toys and it cost me 8 dollars.you can construct a new business or lease a block.also this game utilizes gamespy arcade.

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