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Chris Sawyer's Locomotion
Chris Sawyer's LocomotionBuild a transport empire across a massive, detailed world
Transport Tycoon
Transport TycoonBuild a transport empire from 1930 to 2030 on iOS
Overview
Description

Explore a sprawling, fully simulated world where you design roads, railways, airports and waterways to connect towns and industries. Manage finances, adjust routes and watch the economy evolve as your transportation network grows.

Transport Tycoon lets you design and manage a sprawling transport network across a century of technological change. Guide rail, road, sea and air routes while watching new vehicles appear at historically accurate moments.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
Fans of transport and simulation strategy
Fans of classic transport simulation
Specifications
General
msrp
$29.99−40%
$49.99
release date
2004-09-07
1994-11-15
Specifications
developer
Chris Sawyer Productions
Chris Sawyer Productions
publisher
Atari, Inc.
MicroProse Software, Inc.
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
65/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, sandbox-style building tools
  • Rich, dynamic economy system
  • Extensive modding support
  • Both single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Deep economic simulation
  • Wide variety of transport modes
  • Historical technology progression
  • Robust scenario editor
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
  • AI traffic can become chaotic in dense maps
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Touch controls can be imprecise
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
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