Simcity4

DOOManiacDOOManiac Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
in Off-Topic
anybody else addicted to it yet? Having played all the SimCity games except 4000 (which I didn't even know existed till recently) and SimTower, I'd have to say this is definately the best one. Its the only one where I've had a good sized city w/ tall buildings too! Hooray!

Those of you having trouble w/ your town I *HIGHLY* suggest you read this <a href='http://simcity.ea.com/tipstricks/tipsntricks.php' target='_blank'>Tips & Tricks</a> guide on SimCity4's official website. My town was crap till I found out some really cool stuff here.

PS Giant robots from outer space = win.
Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome

Comments

  • FlatlineUTDFlatlineUTD Join Date: 2002-11-08 Member: 7695Members
    I'll pass. I loved SimCity and SimCity 2000, but I didn't like 3 too much. I'm interested in that game Republic though. Apparently, it's like Sim City, but you can get as close up that you can see your inhabitants putting flower pots on windowsills. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • ZerglingZergling Join Date: 2002-11-26 Member: 9977Members
    SimCity for SNES was terribly addicting, along with 2k, but my favorite simulations are aerobiz supersonic for SNES and A-train for PC. Something about those transportaion simulators. Oh, and the Sims is the worst freaking game i've ever played <img src='http://www.egri.co.uk/smileys/goingnuts.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image'>
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DY357LXDY357LX Playing since day 1. Still can&#39;t Comm. England Join Date: 2002-10-27 Member: 1651Members, Constellation
    The last SimCity game I played was about 7 years ago (maybe more) on the SNES.
    *goes to find a SNES to hug*

    I gotta check my cash flow and buy this game. Either that or sell another relative.
    Anyone in need or a kidney?
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DezmodiumDezmodium Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1575Members
    sim city 4 looks good bt i have so many games right now i couldnt possibly get another.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • RageCage321RageCage321 Join Date: 2003-01-22 Member: 12581Members
    I havent played much of it yet, but from what I have (destoryed), it looks awesome.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • SjNSjN Join Date: 2003-01-07 Member: 11983Members, Reinforced - Supporter
    Is there a multiplayer game in Simcity 4?
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DY357LXDY357LX Playing since day 1. Still can&#39;t Comm. England Join Date: 2002-10-27 Member: 1651Members, Constellation
    Hmm i just checked out EA's "Official site" for signs of multi-play but
    I couldn't see anything.
    Maybe there's no multi-pplayer but there IS alot of features:


    Play God

    Sculpt mountains, gouge valleys, and seed forests to lay the groundwork for your creation.
    Drop a disaster anywhere in your city--set buildings ablaze, pelt your metropolis with meteors, unleash a twister, or wreak havoc with a volcano.
    Populate your terrain with animals that graze and roam … and sometimes stampede into your city!


    Play Mayor

    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, each sharing and competing for resources.
    Deploy police cruisers and fire trucks to the scene--you’re up close and part of the action as they deal with fires, striking mobs, crime, and more.


    Play With Your Sims

    Place your Sims in your city--they'll give you valuable feedback.
    Follow your Sims to work and home.
    Experience life in the big city, from mellow traffic to commuter hell, noontime crowds to nighttime calm.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DOOManiacDOOManiac Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
    There was supposed to be net play but it won't be added till a patch later...
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DoctorJuiceDoctorJuice Join Date: 2002-02-13 Member: 212Members, Constellation
    SimCity 4...
    Such a yummy game.

    I've always been a big Sim fan (I even played SimIsle for quite awhile) and this is easily one of the best ones yet. Nothing beats Simcity 2000 though, but this gets awful close.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DY357LXDY357LX Playing since day 1. Still can&#39;t Comm. England Join Date: 2002-10-27 Member: 1651Members, Constellation
    Can you post your system specs please DOOManiac?
    I'm seriously considering buying this game but a magazine says
    its rather demanding the old Processor and vid card.

    I have:
    AMD Durom 900mhz
    Geforce 4 mx 440
    640 Meg of ram
    Direct-X 8.1
    70 gig of hard-drive space free :-D
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • InjuryInjury Mahou Shoujo Join Date: 2002-11-10 Member: 7992Banned
    Maybe I should go out and buy it, I've heard small raves about it, but nothing negative so far..
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    Once I upgrade (or crack and buy it anyways), this thing is numero uno on my "To Buy" list.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • sySTEm1sySTEm1 Join Date: 2002-12-20 Member: 11222Members
    i get payed friday, think a trip to 'GAME' might be an idea <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DOOManiacDOOManiac Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
    I'll add some negative for you:

    Once you get a good sized city, the thing starts lagging. bad. unacceptibly bad. still playable, but you're just gonna have to be waiting a bit. I suppose its a bit more forgivable because due to the nature of the game its not as critical as when an FPS drops to 5fps, but still. Hopefully a patch will fix this. But you don't have to worry about that till your city gets somewhat largish.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • DOOManiacDOOManiac Worst. Critic. Ever. Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 462Members, NS1 Playtester
    oh and my specs:

    1.4ghz amd
    512MB PC2100 DDR RAM
    160GB w/ 8mb cache of lurv
    GF4 Ti4400

    I also run in absolute max detail and at 1024x768 res.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • InjuryInjury Mahou Shoujo Join Date: 2002-11-10 Member: 7992Banned
    Hmm.. perhaps I'll wait awhile, I am looking foward to MOO3 and Generals though.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • Dirty_Harry_PotterDirty_Harry_Potter Join Date: 2002-11-21 Member: 9500Members
    have the sims, and the sims addon(the first they made)
    otherwise the only sim games i've played is the REALLY old ones - simant, simfarm and simcity #1.
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
  • TzarconTzarcon Join Date: 2002-02-28 Member: 259Members
    Sim Tower = win, but Simcity 4 = more win. I have to check this out soon
    Off Topic Disagree Agree Awesome
Sign In or Register to comment.