Info about Tropico 6 - New Frontiers:

Official game description:
At the heart of Tropico 6's New Frontiers DLC is the new Spaceport Complex, where you'll build rockets to achieve your ambitious goals. With the all-new Mission Mars campaign, you are assigned with catapulting Tropico into the future at the speed of light. Utilise different components to construct rockets that will keep you ahead of the international competition. But don’t forget, only by staying ahead in research will you win the infamous Space Race, walk on the moon and establish the first Mars colony of humankind. Mars does seem a good place for expansion – or to send your political opponents. Problem solving, the Tropican way....  
But dangers and unforeseen events lurk in the vast expanses of space, and you'll need an urgent creative solution if you don't want to abort your mission . There is a new frontier ahead so be sure that in the end, it is you who can proclaim “The eagle has landed!” for Tropico.  
 **Reach for the stars with Tropico 6 - New Frontiers:** Together with the brand-new Spaceport Complex, the new mechanics open up exciting possibilities for you to play sandbox scenarios and significantly expand the end-game experience. Expanding your Mars colony by sending more and more Tropicans into space not only gets rid of unwelcome citizens, but also secures valuable bonuses for your island nation.  
 **Mission Mars:** The new campaign with 5 missions lets Tropico compete against the international competition in the research race. Meet new and familiar characters from the Tropico series, including the Professor, Hector Sanchez, Patch and Veronica Veneno, and lead your nation into a glorious future!  
 **9 new buildings shoot to the sky!** Complete your assembly lines in the new Spaceport Complex and meet the increased energy demand with the Fusion Reactor and the Reclaimer. With the new vertical stacking mechanic, you can expand the Capsule Cluster, Agriculture Tower and Synthetic Food Lab to meet the needs of your subjects. You can also show the world how modern and entertaining Tropico is with the Hologram Funhouse.  
 **New design options for your palace and El Presidente!** With the additional decorations and an all new accessory you'll be perfectly prepared for the challenges of the space race!  
 **2 new edicts:** Turn your space missions into more money with the "Space Soap Opera" or use "Hear the Call" to get your citizens to the spaceship.

Release date: Dec 1, 2022

Categories: City Builder, Simulation, Resource Management, Sandbox, Space Exploration, Economic Simulation, Political Simulation, Campaign

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 20; verdict: Mostly Positive; summary: The overall sentiment regarding the DLC is mixed but leans towards positive. Many users feel that the DLC provides good value for the money and is well-designed. However, there are some concerns about the integration of the DLC with existing saved games and the pricing. These issues, while notable, do not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the DLC.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- New buildings and facilities (weight 0.86): Players appreciate the addition of new buildings and facilities, such as stackable apartments, space stations, and production facilities. These additions are visually appealing, useful, and contribute to gameplay mechanics.
- Engaging story and missions (weight 0.7): The game offers an engaging story and well-designed missions. Players find the campaign missions challenging yet enjoyable, with a good balance of humor and narrative.
- Spaceport and space mechanics (weight 0.61): The spaceport complex and related space mechanics are found to be complex and interesting. Players enjoy sending shuttles to space with customizable parts and people.
- Developer responsiveness and updates (weight 0.18): Players appreciate the developers' quick fixes and updates, which enhance the gameplay experience with new buildings and mechanics.
- Worthwhile DLC content (weight 0.17): The New Frontiers DLC is considered worth the price, adding interesting and fun content that increases the depth and enjoyment of the game.

Common complaints:
- Frequent bugs and crashes (weight 0.74): The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, affecting both single-player and multiplayer modes. These issues range from minor glitches to game-breaking problems that hinder mission completion and overall gameplay.
- Poor level and mission design (weight 0.73): The game's level and mission design have been criticized for being poorly explained and not engaging. Some missions are described as weird or tedious, with issues in quest progression and task clarity.
- Slow pacing and tedious tasks (weight 0.7): Players report that the game has a slow pace, with tasks and missions taking too long to complete. This includes the tedious process of building rockets and the lengthy time required for Mars missions.
- DLC and add-on problems (weight 0.53): DLCs and add-ons have been reported to cause issues such as corrupted save files and compatibility problems with existing saved games. Some players also find that add-ons make the game too cumbersome.
- Space exploration lacks benefits (weight 0.32): Space exploration missions are seen as not worthwhile due to their low return on investment. Players find that these missions drain resources and take too long without providing significant benefits.
- Resource and standing management issues (weight 0.22): There are issues with resource management, such as the space program draining too many resources and standing with allies decreasing for no apparent reason. These problems can make the game more difficult and less enjoyable.
- Game balance issues (weight 0.18): There are concerns about game balance, with some new buildings being overpowered and facilities potentially unbalancing the game. Additionally, certain missions and tasks are poorly explained, leading to frustration.
- Localization and audio issues (weight 0.09): There are reports of audio issues, such as voice lines suddenly switching to English. Additionally, some missions have bugs related to localization, making them difficult to complete.
- High mission failure rate (weight 0.05): Players experience a high frequency of mission failures, which can be frustrating and demotivating. This issue is compounded by the lack of clear explanations for task failures.
- New content lacks impact (weight 0.05): Some players feel that new buildings and content added through DLCs do not significantly change or enhance the gameplay experience, making the additions feel lackluster.

Gameplay feedback:
- New buildings and structures (weight 0.95): New buildings include fusion reactors, reclaimers, capsule hotels, and stackable farm buildings. These structures add depth to the gameplay and provide specific uses, such as resource generation from pollution and space-saving designs.
- Spaceport and space travel mechanics (weight 0.9): The game introduces a detailed spaceport building and space travel mechanics, including mission-based gameplay and random events. Players can construct a Tropican rocket, but it requires significant time and resources, and only one rocket can be built at a time.
- Moon and Mars missions (weight 0.83): The game includes Moon and Mars missions with different objectives. These missions have long wait times and require significant resources and time to complete.
- Resource management and missions (weight 0.25): The game features various missions involving resource management, such as delivering trade goods to specific locations and hauling resources to the spaceport. Some missions require specific pollution levels or involve tourist hotels.
- Resource recycling mechanism (weight 0.11): The game introduces a resource recycling mechanism, adding a new layer to resource management.
- Unique and humorous missions (weight 0.09): The game features unique and humorous missions, such as sending foreign spies to the sun and the Wonder heist mission.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.14): Players report experiencing frequent crashes, particularly in multiplayer mode. This issue significantly impacts the gameplay experience.

Recommendations:
- DLC offers great value (weight 0.21): Players consistently highlight that the DLC is well-designed and worth its price, especially when purchased on sale. They appreciate the new facilities and buildings introduced.
- Post-modern era content praised (weight 0.1): The DLC is noted for its practical and engaging post-modern era content, making it a worthwhile addition to the game.
- Suggestions for future content (weight 0.09): Players suggest expanding on foreign wars, internal political coups, and crime/drug empires in future installments like Tropico 7.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.29): Players are frustrated primarily due to game-breaking bugs that prevent mission completion and progress. Additionally, the slow pacing, tedious tasks, and frequent crashes contribute to a poor gaming experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.16): Players express satisfaction with the new buildings, maps, and missions added to the game. The DLCs and new features, such as the atmospheric purification facility, provide enjoyable and engaging content.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the new buildings and missions, particularly those set on the moon and Mars. The new mission formats and well-done missions contribute to a fun and engaging experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.1): Players are excited about the new buildings and engaging story elements. The introduction of new gameplay mechanics, such as drones and fusion plants, adds to the excitement.
- Frustrated (weight 0.1): Players are frustrated by mission bugs that prevent progress and issues with UI guidance and map bugs. These problems hinder the overall gaming experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Players feel disappointed due to the lack of new or challenging content and issues with DLCs not being usable in saved games. Multiplayer crashes and cumbersome add-ons also contribute to this sentiment.
- Angry (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to issues with corrupted save files, which can lead to loss of progress and a poor gaming experience.}