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SimCity: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

SimCity (1989): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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SimCity (1989) is a simulator, strategy video game developed by Maxis, available on Acorn Archimedes, bbcmicro, C64, ZXS, Atari-ST, PC, Acorn Electron, Mac. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 72/100 on IGDB.

What is SimCity about?

SimCity, later renamed SimCity Classic, is a city-building simulation video game, first released on February 2, 1989, and designed by Will Wright for the Macintosh computer. SimCity was Maxis's second product, which has since been ported into various personal computers and game consoles, and spawned several sequels including SimCity 2000 in 1993, SimCity 3000 in 1999, SimCity 4 in 2003, SimCity DS, SimCity Societies in 2007, and SimCity in 2013. Until the release of The Sims in 2000, the SimCity series was the best-selling line of computer games made by Maxis.

Key details

SimCity was released in 1989 and supports single player. Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, bbcmicro, C64, ZXS, Atari-ST, PC, Acorn Electron, Mac. Developer: Maxis.

Should you play SimCity?

A solid 72/100 aggregate score makes SimCity a safe pick for fans of simulator, strategy.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is SimCity?

SimCity is a simulator, strategy game by Maxis, released in 1989.

What platforms is SimCity on?

SimCity is available on Acorn Archimedes, bbcmicro, C64, ZXS, Atari-ST, PC, Acorn Electron, Mac.

Is SimCity good?

SimCity has an aggregate score of 72/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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