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Cartel Tycoon

Set in the fictionalized '80s Latin America, Cartel Tycoon tells the story of a time when the cocaine took over first the US, and then the whole world. Ridiculously rich drug kingpins rule over glorious empires, creating thousands of jobs. But a maelstrom of violence threatens this criminal underworld from within. Build an empire of drug production and smuggling chains while managing rogue lieutenants, state authorities, and public opinion. Rival gangs, the DEA, army and even the CIA all threaten your growing business. Death is inevitable, but not the end. When you die (it never really ends we

Release date
March 18, 2021
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Moon Moose
Publisher
tinyBuild
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Set in the fictionalized '80s Latin America, Cartel Tycoon tells the story of a time when the cocaine took over first the US, and then the whole world. Ridiculously rich drug kingpins rule over glorious empires, creating thousands of jobs. But a maelstrom of violence threatens this criminal underworld from within. Build an empire of drug production and smuggling chains while managing rogue lieutenants, state authorities, and public opinion. Rival gangs, the DEA, army and even the CIA all threaten your growing business.

Death is inevitable, but not the end. When you die (it never really ends well for drug lords), crown your successor, and build your empire from the ruins all over again. In Cartel Tycoon, failure is inevitable and violence begets more violence — but for the cunning kingpin, unimaginable profits await. Play a variety of modes Story mode for those looking to dive into tens of hours of rich narrative within the game's world. Hardcore permadeath Survival mode for those looking for a challenge.

And a highly customizable Sandbox mode for those looking to play by their own rules! Key featuresGrow your empire. Develop your humble farming operation into a massive logistical system comprising plantations, laboratories, aerodromes, and more. Reign your way. Tycoon action on an epic scale with dozens of upgrade paths and endless strategic combinations. Death is inevitable.…

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Most helpful8

★ 3 / 5
This is a pretty decent concept. It's like Tropico but with the addition of drugs. The game has a concept of clean vs. dirty money.…
★ 5 / 5
I gambled and took a chance buying this game not knowing much about. The game is built on the Unreal Engine. There's story mode, sandbox,…
★ 5 / 5
Either the bad reviews are outdated or theyre just wrong, this game is unreal. The micromanagement is extremely effective and well thought out, play time…
★ 3 / 5
Graphics wise and concept wise, this is a well done game. The problem lies in a huge flaw in the gameplay loop that breaks the…
★ 3 / 5
All of the pieces for what could be a phenomenal game are here, at least for me. It's challenging and micromanage-y, just so you know.…
★ 4 / 5
Cartel Tycoon is an unusual twist on the tycoon genre set in the drug wars of the 1980s. The player plays as a drug smuggling…
★ 1 / 5
It's a nice game, but I can't recommend buying it, since the publisher (tinyBuild) has closed down the studio that developed it, keeping the IP…
★ 1 / 5
The tutorial is garbage. It does not explain the basic game mechanics and concepts well. I put down farms. Then it tells me to build…

Most recent8

★ 5 / 5
I don't see any technical issues and the game is pretty fun and stylish.
★ 5 / 5
I have this one (complete) on steam. Rly great game with a great atmosphere. If u like (real) Tycoon games then this one is one…
★ 1 / 5
It's a nice game, but I can't recommend buying it, since the publisher (tinyBuild) has closed down the studio that developed it, keeping the IP…
★ 3 / 5
The game started out good but now the near constant raids by the police make it imposible.
★ 3 / 5
Cartel Tycoon is very smart; it does things I've never seen a management sim do, and it does them well, but a lack of development…

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