


Players choose from different types of buildings, including residential, commercial, and recreational. Regardless of which mode the game is played in, the game starts with an empty district which must be developed. In "Sandbox" mode players have full control over the entire island and are able to control the amount of competition, their rate of building, and starting amount of cash. The player must complete certain tasks and compete with business rivals in order to unlock other districts for development. In "Build New York" the player is given specific tasks and must build New York district by district, starting with Greenwich Village. Gameplay can be accomplished through two different modes. Players are asked to build many of the city's most recognizable landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center and the United Nations Headquarters. The game first released on Februand players are tasked with developing New York City, specifically the island of Manhattan. Tycoon City: New York is a 2006 city-building game that was developed by DR Studios.
