Casino Mogul

"run the ultimate casino"

In Casino Tycoon, you will need to prove that you have what it takes to create and run the ultimate casino. The underlying idea is to maximise you profits by increasing you casino from a small card room to that of a mega Las Vegas style establishments. You will achieve this through careful management and proper placement of various unique gambling games and décor. Your responsibilities also include the standard management of salaries and attributes all the while keeping a look out for seedy thieves trying to steal away your profits. All will come in to play when you try to achieve your status as the next ultimate casino tycoon.

Well that's a standard into for a standard game, and boy this is one standard game.

Presentation
Its all looks a bit like last years smash SIMs, bright and cartoon'ish colours, but throw in the theme park style feeling bubbles and you get a well rounded presentation.

7 / 10

Graphics
If this game was out five years ago it would have been called revolutionary, but it now looks like just another bland three dimensional strategies business simulation.

5 / 10

Sound
Sounds like a real casino, from the roar of the crowd around the craps and roulette tables, to the constant noise of coins dropping and bandit's arms recoiling. Its as if you are really there.

7 / 10

Playability
When you first get the game you will find the game extremely confusing and frustrating, but in time you will get use to the menu structure and find them easily navigated and as comfortable as an old pair of slippers.

6 / 10

Lastability
Once you have completed the first challenge you pretty much have seen and done every thing that there is to do in this game. The longevity is a big disappointment in this game, unlike many of the other 'tycoon' games that have gone before this such as rail road tycoon and roller coaster tycoon this has none of the mass options and game challenges.

4 / 10

Best Bits
+ There is no chance of you losing any money.

Worst Bits
- Can't actually play the casino games.
- the sheer learning curve, its extreme.
- Played one level, you've played them all.
- You have handed over hard earned money for this game.

Alternatively
No real ideas here. Perhaps actually going down the local casino if there is such a thing, I know there isn't one on my doorstep, putting down your weeks wages and losing it all.

Reviewer's Score: 5/10, Originally Posted: 08/26/02, Updated 08/26/02