By: Nick Smith, [2.5/5]. "It's not just a business simulation, nor just a power game, but an educational competition where only the forward thinker survives and thrives."

Review by Brian Webster, 85%. "If you played Railroad Tycoon and hated it, you probably still won't like this sequel. But if you liked the original, you'll love Railroad Tycoon II."

By: Benjamin E. Sones, [4.5/5]. "Part strategy game, part model railroad, part financial simulator.. if you find any of these things appealing, then this is probably the game for you."

By: 2XHelix, 85%. "This game requires an extensive amount of time to understand as its realism is unsurpassed by any other strategy game in the same genre."

By: Samuel Brown Baker, [9.1/10]. "A sequel that eclipses the original in nearly all aspects."

By: Trent C. Ward, [8.9/10]. "If you're a hard core strategy fan who's into world building, you'll have a hard time finding a game that will keep you more entertained than this remarkable product."

By: John Misak, 97%. "One of the few instances where the sequel outperforms the original."

By: Chris Harding, [4.5/5]. "It's definitely one of the best strategy games I've played this year."

[5/5] Review on the Linux port and a link to the playable demo version.