80
Few business games currently on the market are as enjoyable as this one.
90
I'm a big believer in the theory a great game always has that "just one more game" feeling, and Railroad Tycoon 3 delivers that in spades.
90
The game is much more accessible and deeper at the same time, but doesn’t force too much simplicity or complexity on anyone. In those regards, it’s perfect.
5
Sadly not up to the high level of Railroad Tycoon 2. Decent to play, but nowhere near as enjoyable. The graphics switched to 3d and, in my opinion, became worse in ergonomics. Cut scene quality was better though. The internal economy was made more life like, but unfortunately they really oversimplified picking what your trains transport. The combination of both these things made the game far too easy. Buying certain industries is just too easy and profitable and not having to worry about what your trains transport (auto carriage picking as the default) means you can just buy trains and leave them to make cash in most scenarios. Overall a backwards step from the prequel. Shame.
8
Good game. Always been one of my favorites. Consider RT2 to be a bit better, unfortunately many sim/tycoon games when they get more sequals they are being dumbed down to appeal to the masses rather then the real tycoon lovers. Still is a great game though
7
Nice graphics but this game is too easy. Can be fun at beginning, but after you'll learn now to ****'s even easier than RT2. Best thing in this game is...window mode. This is allowing me to play poker during game :D
Railroad Tycoon 3
Released On:
Oct 23, 2003
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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95
A rich, immersive strategy title sure to please most dyed in the wool simulation and strategy fans. Highly Recommended to all, even those who may need more of a learning curve.
90
I'm a big believer in the theory a great game always has that "just one more game" feeling, and Railroad Tycoon 3 delivers that in spades.
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67% Positive
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Jun 18, 2012
10
Despite its age, new maps and scenarios are still popping up on line. Most scenarios are easy, but some can be really challenging (according to my critics). I must admit, however, that I fell in love with RT 2 when the 1st train pulled out of the station in the Tutorial, while I hated RT 3 until I was in the 2nd Tutorial scenario and that it took the 1.05 patch to make the game a 10. If you try to play this game out of the box in Vista or higher, it might not work, but a patch is availble at **** There's also new scenarios and help availble at that sitealong with a 1.06 user patch and lots of really neat railroad cars to replace the generic ones that come with the game.
Feb 11, 2011
9
Actually, this game isnt just for trainspotters. Well, not quite but the graphics are excellent even now to an extent and the management abilities are incredible. I played this after being a big fan of rollercoaster tycoon games and although you cant spend hours killing guests, it maintains the economic side and has more missions than you would ever believe. Also, its actually possible to make money, a stunning achievement comparitively.
87
Never has there been a tycoon game this visually attractive or effectively designed to minimize micromanagement.
85
PopTop steams onto the scene with a product that's nearly everything a strategy game needs to be: easy to pick up and play, but deep enough to engross players for hours and months on end.
80
This is a simple, laid-back game, but you'll be surprised at just how rewarding it is to create railroads and watch towns grow.
77
Maybe if PopTop could put "Railroad Tycoon 2’s" economic model into Railroad Tycoon 3’s engine, something great would emerge, but as it is now Railroad Tycoon 3 isn’t a game I’d recommend.
40
PopTop has spent a significant amount of time creating its own 3D engine to show off the trains. But once you've zoomed in on your new Norris locamotive a few times and watched it disappear into the tunnel you've just built, the novelty does wear thin. [Nov 2003, p.123]
Nov 27, 2015
8
Good game. Always been one of my favorites. Consider RT2 to be a bit better, unfortunately many sim/tycoon games when they get more sequals they are being dumbed down to appeal to the masses rather then the real tycoon lovers. Still is a great game though
Dec 2, 2013
7
Nice graphics but this game is too easy. Can be fun at beginning, but after you'll learn now to ****'s even easier than RT2. Best thing in this game is...window mode. This is allowing me to play poker during game :D
Jan 24, 2021
5
Sadly not up to the high level of Railroad Tycoon 2. Decent to play, but nowhere near as enjoyable. The graphics switched to 3d and, in my opinion, became worse in ergonomics. Cut scene quality was better though. The internal economy was made more life like, but unfortunately they really oversimplified picking what your trains transport. The combination of both these things made the game far too easy. Buying certain industries is just too easy and profitable and not having to worry about what your trains transport (auto carriage picking as the default) means you can just buy trains and leave them to make cash in most scenarios. Overall a backwards step from the prequel. Shame.
SummaryA fully realised 3D gaming world scaling from eye in the sky views of entire continents down to incredibly detailed close-ups of beautifully modelled locomotives, buildings and landscapes. As well as the 25 challenging scenarios to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history, players can pick from over 40 locomotives over 35 differ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
