Simcity SimCity 2000 Special Edition (Jewel Case) - PC

Simcity SimCity 2000 Special Edition (Jewel Case) - PC

Simcity SimCity 2000 Special Edition (Jewel Case) - PC

 SimCity 2000 Special Edition (Jewel Case) - PC by Electronic Arts
Simcity SimCity 2000 Special Edition (Jewel Case) - PC

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Simcity Deluxe 1

 

I have a special place in my heart for SimCity4, and really the entire SimCity series. I've been playing it for eight years on a pretty regular basis. That's why, after attempting to play the travesty that is SimCity5, I knew I had to get online and try and prevent anyone else from spending any money on it. PLEASE - Do not buy this product.

If you're like me, and you just want to see what the next iteration of this iconic gaming series to judge for yourself, you're probably thinking to yourself "Yeah, but can it really be that bad?" Yes. I'm sorry. It's true. It may be one of the most anticipated games of the year, as advertised, but it is also one of the biggest letdowns of the DECADE.

Because here' the thing. You're not going to be able to play this game. As other reviews have indicated, you MUST be online to play. When you first launch the game you are asked to pick a server. In my experience, I had a choice between 3 servers in the US, or 3 servers somewhere on the other side of the globe. And the US ones were busy. So what the heck, I guess I'm connecting to Eastern Europe to play this game. I was assuming/hoping a lot of the processing would be happening on my machine, with only occasional trips to the server to sync with the live game. Nope - From the moment the title sequence starts playing, the video and sound are extremely choppy, and the cursor is extremely difficult to move, as presumably every time the machine cycles, it is pushing data back and forth to the Hague. My first thought is, my goodness EA, is this really the first impression you want someone to have of your game?

But hey, it's only the title sequence, right? Let me just get into the game, I just want to have the experience of putting up a few buildings before heading to bed. Read more

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It is unfortunate that the Sim City franchise

It is unfortunate that the Sim City franchise

It is unfortunate that the Sim City franchise has put out a product that is so full of bugs that many users are unable to play the game at all. The Sim City forums are full of reports of technical problems, ranging from system crashes, to memory leaks.

Here are some things to be aware of if you have the game or are considering it:

1. there is already a patch available from EA, however, this patch does NOT resolve any of the reported crashes or memory leaks
2. there are a myriad of bugs, one of which is incredibly silly - if you use a particular type of road (the most common one) the game basically grinds to a halt, but if you always use county roads (a dirt road), the panning/scrolling is as normal
3. there is a mod available which unlocks some features and enhances game play, but again, crashes and memory leaks abound
4. if you have an ATI video card, there is a known issue with the latest THREE versions of the ati catalyst driver and this game - you will have to revert to a version that is approximately 4 versions old in order to maintain any level of game stability

That's enough for the technical issues, let's talk about game play.

The game is beautiful, and highly adaptive. You can finally play in a "free-for-all" mode that gives you unlimited money and basically lets you build the city of your dreams - you had to use a cheat to do this in previous sim games. The graphics are splendid and you can customize the level of detail for just about any aspect of the game, but keep in mind the higher detail, the slower the play, even on a fast computer. Adaptive means that depending upon the type of buildings you most often build, the "environment" will adapt and change, including the music and sim behaviour. This part is VERY cool. Read more

Fundamentally, SimCity has always been a 'software toy

Fundamentally, SimCity has always been a 'software toy

Fundamentally, SimCity has always been a 'software toy'. That means that there's no real end state, no way to win. It's just a thing that you play and experiment with. You build, and tinker, and mess around. It's a toy, not a game; it's a sandbox, not baseball.

So, in this iteration of the game, you don't even get to buy your toy. Rather, you rent a toy from EA, who lets you play with it only in very limited, circumscribed ways, only on their servers. So you have to have a live Internet connection at all times, and their servers have to be up, and have to have space for you. And the rules for play are draconian. If you want to, say, build a city, save it, blow it up with something terrible, and then restore from save, you can't do that anymore. That's an unauthorized usage of their toy. And if you figure out ways of using their toy that they don't like, they'll ban you forever.

All third-party modding is shut out. One of the best parts of SimCity 4 and The Sims is that users can create and share content among themselves for free. You will no longer be able to do this. You will be required to run only Official Authorized Content.

Further, you're not getting the whole game for your $60 or $80, depending on what version you're buying. EA's plan is to sell you Simcity 5 over and over and over. They've directly admitted that they already have it running with larger cities, but they're not releasing that now. They claim it's because it "won't run on Dad's PC", but the real reason is so they can sell it to you again later. Want subways? That's gonna be $20. Want railroads? Another $20. Bigger cities? Oh, that's in the $30 expansion.

Right now, if you look at The Sims 3, the game costs $30. Read more

[Download] SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition [Download]

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition [Download]

• Create, build and run the most realistic city you can imagine
• Connect your metropolis with other cities you've created to form a massive region of SimCities
• Sculpt mountains, gouge valleys, and seed forests
• Deploy police cruisers and fire trucks to the scene
• For 1 player

 

System Requirements

	Minimum Specifications:
OS:	Windows XP only
Processor:	P3 500 (or equivalent)
RAM:	256MB
Hard Drive:	1.2 GB
Video Card:	32MB supported Direct3D capable video card with DirectX 7.0 or greater compatible driver
Additional Info:	None

 

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Simcity Deluxe Edition

Simcity Deluxe Edition

Simcity Deluxe Edition

• Constructible Worlds - Creative and customizable world that offers unique gameplay benefits, all with a fun tactile interface.
• Sims Matter - The Sims in your city speak to you directly and it's up to you to respond to their needs. Will you listen and be the toast of the town? Or abuse your power for fame and fortune?
• Specialize in What You Love - Mold your city as a casino resort, manufacturing hub, educational enclave, and more, and then watch as a unique look and feel spread throughout your city.
• Multiplayer - Build a region with friends for the first time! Collaborate or compete in regional and global challenges and make decisions that impact the greater SimCity World.
• GlassBox Engine - SimCity introduces GlassBox, the revolutionary simulation technology that gives you the power to impact individual Sims lives, manage city level simulation, and balance multiple city simulations at once

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SimCity Deluxe Tips and Tricks

SimCity Deluxe Tips and Tricks

I mostly play SimCity deluxe on the iPad now, but these tips apply for all SimCity games in general. BTW, I have not tried this for Android, but it should work. 

SimCity Deluxe Tips and Tricks

• Put your powerplant in a far corner of the board. SimCity Deluxe Tips and Tricks
• If you have a river near the centre of your world, build near it.  Any housing near a river is attractive to the Sims.  Be careful though, do not build such that you cannot grow from there.
• Build 3×3 area first before building larger blocks SimCity Deluxe Tips and Tricks
• Do not build too big too fast, but make sure you have a good balance. I’ve found starting with 4 light housing blocks, 2 med and 2 dense blocks to be useful.  2 light and 2 med business blocks are good.
• Build your industry zones along the edge of the world. Yes you need more road and it takes more money, but it will protect against lots of pollution.  You will fight this battle throughout the game.
• The Sims will scream for Police and Fire in the beginning.  Ignore them. These service cost lots of money.  Wait till you have solid income.
• Build the Fire station first, then the police station.
• You can never have enough water towers in the beginning.  Plan for that.
• Pay attention to taxes.  This is your best tool for regulating income and growth.
• Build parks to improve those borderline neighborhoods. Yes they take some money, but well worth it to turn a neighborhood around.
• Don’t go nuts with roads.  You will not notice at first, but they can really add up.  As your town grows, make larger blocks.  Plan for buses.  I’ve only once used a train system and that was when my city was becoming like Tokyo.
• SimCity Deluxe Tips and Tricks
  

Have other tips, let us know.

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review 4

In addition to the new interface, the visuals in SimCity Deluxe have been spruced up for the iPad. Everything has extra animation and really pops off the screen. It goes a long way to making your cities not look so same-ish after a while.

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The Verdict

In the end, SimCity Deluxe’s value comes down to whether you’re feeling burnt out on this classic gaming franchise. The core game remains largely unchanged. However, if you’re looking for a way to kill some time, or perhaps a way to inflate your ego a little by becoming the megalomaniacal mayor of a fake town, then this is a good way to do so, especially with this enhanced iPad edition.

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SimCity Deluxe iPad Review 3

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review 3

SimCity's menus and interface look great, especially on the iPad thanks to its additional real estate. The touchscreen is an excellent way to navigate around the many options. The iPad edition adds pop-outs for checking city activity and status, making it easier to customize your experience.

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review 3

In addition to the new interface, the visuals in SimCity Deluxe have been spruced up for the iPad. Everything has extra animation and really pops off the screen. It goes a long way to making your cities not look so same-ish after a while.

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SimCity Deluxe iPad Review 2

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review 2

That's right, SimCity Deluxe has seasons -- one of the changes that this version has over the previously released SimCity for iPhone. Along with seasons, this version of SimCity offers several scenarios as well as a starter city if you don't want to start from scratch.

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review 2

Scenarios are a nice addition for players who either want a change of pace or who are intimidated by the game's lack of a win-or-lose style of objective. Starter cities are also a welcome bonus because they give you the option to alter a pre-made world. Basically what you have with SimCity Deluxe is largely the same core experience as the last iPhone version, but with considerably more options. And yes, my friends, more options are definitely a good thing.
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SimCity Deluxe iPad Review

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review

Games do many things for us, such as stroke our egos, let us indulge our fantasies, and offer the escapism we so often crave. One franchise that's been particularly fantastic for this is SimCity, which even after 20 years still manages to engage us for countless hours. The newest iteration, SimCity Deluxe for iPad, shows that no matter what system the game is on, SimCity is a fun way to kill some time SimCity Deluxe iPad Review.

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review

If you've failed to play a SimCity at some point over the last two decades, allow me first to chastise you for missing out on one of gaming's most iconic franchises, and then explain to you what the heck this game's all about. SimCity is, unsurprisingly, all about constructing and managing a city SimCity Deluxe iPad Review.

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review

To make your city function you have to plan and develop roads, mass transit, power and water circulation, and a host of other services. Good city planners have to do all this while paying close attention to the needs of their citizens, whether or not they're balancing the budget, and adapting as natural disasters occur with the changing seasons.

SimCity Deluxe iPad Review

SimCity Deluxe for iPad

SimCity Deluxe for iPad

I am ashamed to admit that I have never actually played SimCity before, despite being a longtime fan of The Sims franchise. Luckily, I had a chance to rectify this when the App Store reduced the price of SimCity Deluxe for iPad to a mere 99 cents last week, prompting a speedy download.

SimCity Deluxe for iPad

Originally released in 1989 for the Commodore 64, the aim of SimCity is to build and maintain a thriving city come whatever thrown your way. Have you got what it takes to be the next Mayor? Let’s find out!

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SimCity Deluxe for iPad

Simcity Deluxe iPad

Simcity Deluxe iPad

Anyone else playing that? I've never played any of the Sim City games and am completely lost! UGH!! Any help would be appreciated. Maybe sites to check out of how to play. I'm looking now too! 

Simcity Deluxe iPad

Got it last night, pretty much the same as any other sim city. There is a tutorial mode, did u try that?  

Simcity Deluxe iPad

Try youtube videos...Sim City can get pretty complex 
 Simcity Deluxe iPad
Any specific questions? I've loved SimCity since Playstation 1. Was really excited when I saw it on iPad.  
Simcity Deluxe iPad
anyone knows how to attract hi-tech industries? i kept getting that from petitioner but i think i've done everything i can to induce them . i.e. built mass transit, built parks, upgraded all industrial zone to high density, built firestation and police station in good coverage, shools and colleges built, high funding in education, and full ordinances of clean industries and high-tech industries .