English citations of tycoon game

Noun: "(video games) synonym of management sim"

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  • 2002, Jeff Lackey, "Capitalism II", Computer Games, April 2002, page 78:
    While the trend in business games these days tends to be specialization (there’s a Tycoon game for everything imaginable: Car Tycoon, Casino Tycoon, Lava Lamp Tycoon), Capitalism II displays remarkable breadth.
  • 2002, Jeff Green, "RollerCoaster Tycoon 2", Computer Gaming World, November 2002, page 55:
    Since its 1999 debut, Rollercoaster Tycoon has become one of the most successful and influential computer games of the past decade, selling millions of copies and inspiring every third-rate game designer to cash in on its success with their own tycoon game.
  • 2003, John Fletcher, "Casino Inc.", Computer Gaming World, July 2003, page 89:
    At its core, Casino Inc. is an average little tycoon game where you buy gear, place it around an empty interior, hire staff, and watch the money roll in.
  • 2005, "Lemonade Tycoon 2: New York Edition", Macworld, May 2005, page 47:
    If you’re looking for a deep tycoon game with lots of twists and turns, this one probably isn’t for you.
  • 2011, Randy Smith, "Hi, Im Randy", Edge Gaming, March 2011, page 152:
    Recettear is a tycoon game about managing an adventurer's shop.