Tropico 4 hits Xbox 360 on October 18

PC players have been playing dictator over Tropico 4's virtual Caribbean citizens since late August. Kalypso announced today that starting October 18, Xbox 360 players can start putting their iron fists to work as well.

Tropico 4 again puts the player on the isle of Tropico in the shoes of El Presidente, a role that allows for a wide range of power-wielding ways, from tyrannical to benevolent. As for additions to the series, the game will feature a full 20-mission campaign, as well as new environments and building types.

Kalypso is also expanding players' political options with the ability to appoint ministers to help pass less-popular decisions into law. Foreign powers are also at play this time around and can be dealt with in various ways, including assassination.

For more on Tropico 4, check out GameSpot's PC review.