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Railroad Tycoon II
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 (originally 1998) |
| Genre | Strategy, Simulation |
| Developer | PopTop Software / Tremor Entertainment / Gearhead Entertainment |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive, Inc |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Railroad Tycoon |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by PopTop Software / Tremor Entertainment / Gearhead Entertainment and published by Take 2 Interactive, Inc, Railroad Tycoon II arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a strategy game. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998. It blends strategy and simulation elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
It is part of the Railroad Tycoon series. The series also appears on other systems with Railroad Tycoon II (Dreamcast).
Railroad Tycoon II is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Railroad Tycoon II is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Railroad Tycoon II cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Reversed Joker Command | D00A7D40
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 800890D2
3C00 |
| Y-Fix | 800847E0
0000 |
Railroad Tycoon II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Railroad Tycoon II FAQ
When did Railroad Tycoon II come out on the PS1?
Railroad Tycoon II was released for the PlayStation in 2000; the original game dates back to 1998.
Who made Railroad Tycoon II?
It was developed by PopTop Software / Tremor Entertainment / Gearhead Entertainment and published by Take 2 Interactive, Inc.
Is Railroad Tycoon II multiplayer?
No. Railroad Tycoon II is a single-player game.
How long does Railroad Tycoon II take to play?
As a strategy game, Railroad Tycoon II typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Railroad Tycoon II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.