Tropico 3

The city's layout is entirely up to the player, including apartment buildings, streets, and infrastructure such as farms, roads, and electricity. Buildings have different requirements for function, and money is earned through various means, including foreign aid, export goods, tourism, and employing overseas workers. The player must balance their own people's needs with the demands of other groups, like the Nationalists.

Each citizen is an individual with unique characteristics, wants, and desires. Persuading citizens to follow orders or meet their needs requires negotiation, bribery, or even violence. The game features a dynamic campaign with objectives like attracting tourists, and the player's actions can have far-reaching consequences.

A new 3D engine and avatar feature provide improved graphics and gameplay mechanics. The player's avatar can be used to boost production and building speed, while also holding speeches in the palace to increase freedom for citizens.