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By providing an impressive level of detail in a game where detail is essential, and by including intuitive enhancements to the player experience, this is one title that should easily land on the “must have” list for any gamer.
100
Great sequel for the one and only city sim game out there. [A+; Apr 2003, p.45]
100
The new features, refined interface, and (above all) near-perfect sense of balance make this old dog feel vital and new.
98
It would be unwise to attempt to measure the amount of time you'll spend playing this game in hours; rather, it should be measured in days or weeks. [Feb 2003, p.106]
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The graphics are nothing short of fantastic. Whether viewing the city from a bird’s eye perspective or up close and personal to homes, businesses, or traffic, the level of detail and finesse are obvious.
92
Unlike "SimCity 3000," SimCity 4 really is a major evolutionary step in the series.
92
It is marvelous fun to use God-like power to morph the terrain, release tornadoes on the town, or simply try to make your city the best it can be.
91
The most obvious improvement from the previous games is the interface, which is now far simpler than it was in any other SimCity title... This is without a doubt the best SimCity game so far.
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The game is such an architectural playground that you can build on it for hundreds of hours and never get bored. [17 Jan 2003, p.87]
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One thing that is really great about SimCity 4 is the fact that EVERYTHING is under your control.
