There's a nice attention to detail in all areas of the graphics, from the ability to see spinning reels on individual slot machines to dealers handing out cards to players. The visuals might not compare to those of higher caliber titles, but for this type of budget-priced simulation game, they're quite impressive. The only other shortcomings are small, hard-to-read text of the rollover help items, and the fact that the box also promises a Las Vegas theme that's nowhere to be found in the actual game. It's more about designing a nice-looking casino than having to keep up with intricate statistics or make difficult decisions. It might have been nice if it were possible to attempt to run a corrupt casino, get involved with the mob, or have to deal with government gaming officials, but Casino Mogul is not really designed to be a complex simulation.
You can play with many variables from the price of poker machines to the color of the décor. You also have to hire employees, take care of security and keep your patrons happy by creating entertainment, places to eat and resting spots. Using either an Asian theme or a Monte Carlo theme, you're able to design the look and feel of your casino by placing objects ranging from a lowly slot machine to a grand hotel for your gamblers to stay in. The Challenge mode provides the opportunity to compete against rival casino owners or complete several predefined scenarios. In the Sandbox mode, you begin with some cash and an empty building in which to build your casino. And while it's not particularly deep or complex, the game delivers what's expected by letting you to create and maintain a casino, all within a clean, intuitive interface.įor whatever reason, Casino Mogul is not titled "Casino Tycoon," but it might as well be since it follows the well-established structure of "tycoon"-style business simulations made popular by the likes of Rollercoaster Tycoon. But what about a casino? If you've ever dreamed of developing your own gambling mecca, Casino Mogul offers just such an opportunity. I had a lot of fun playing the game and fans of this genre should as well.You've built theme parks, railroads, golf courses and zoos. The reason that Rescue HQ – The Tycoon works so well is that it does a good job streamlining the mechanics making it easy to build the headquarters you desire.
Anyone who has played one of these type of games before should have a good idea of what to expect. You then send them out to emergencies in order to earn money and reputation to grow your headquarters. Basically the objective of the game is to build up your headquarters with new equipment while hiring and training your staff. I was pleasantly surprised that it worked quite a bit better than I expected. I was curious how well a game where you run a police department, fire department, and ambulance service at the same time would work. “Rescue HQ – The Tycoon is a good simulation strategy game.
So if you like economic simulations and have a weakness for the fire brigade, police and rescue, you will be served properly and rewarded with many entertaining hours.”
Something that impressed me deeply was the size of the game, because nearly 300 MB are not even a patch for today's standards and yet everything is there what you need to deliver entertaining and long-lasting fun. Especially those who can get used to traditional business simulations should take a closer look at the game because its style and gameplay are reminiscent of classic mixup of the genre. “Rescue HQ - The Tycoon attracts one after a short time so much, that you do not want to stop.