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Test Chamber – SimCity

Feature

by Joe Juba on March 05, 2013 at 03:20 PM

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For the first time in a decade, players are getting a true sequel in the SimCity series. The latest installment in the classic franchise from Maxis is available in stores today (and via download on Origin), and we run through what fans should expect.

Even though my review isn't up yet, you can join me, Andrew Reiner, and Jeff Cork as we run through the basic features of this city-builder. It is a different kind of simulation from what longtime SimCity fans might have hoped, but it still delivers complexity, layers of data, and the thrill of creating a thriving city from nothing. Watch the video below for the full rundown.

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by zbad805 Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 03:34 PM

It looks fantastic! I wonder if you can still play the Mayor and throw money out a limousine?
by John Wrek Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 03:34 PM

It is very good thus far.
by Gotham's Reckoning Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 03:35 PM

I've never played any of the SimCity games. This one looks pretty good.
by alex720 Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 03:38 PM

This is going to be my first game that I get when my PC comes later this week! Yay!
by Coolicy Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 03:38 PM

No news on GameInformer regarding the Sim City launch issues on Origin making many people unable to download the game? EA's community manager also issued an apology and offered affected people refunds.
by Tim Gruver Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 03:50 PM

Wow, this game looks good. May think about a purchase of this.
by thejonnymar Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 04:10 PM

I haven't played Sim City since the SNES. Looks pretty cool.
by thejonnymar Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 04:14 PM

I haven't played Sim City since the SNES. Looks pretty cool.
by Boyzby Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 04:31 PM

It's been quite some time since I've dove into a SimCity game. This one looks like a good reason to jump back in. ^_^
by Alex Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 05:03 PM

This looks like so much fun. Wish I could afford a good gaming computer.
by The Destroyer Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 05:39 PM

I've never liked simulators, but how awesome this has seemed in videos has me intrigued. I might pick it up if it goes down a bit in price.
by GunslingerD7 Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 07:14 PM

I haven't played Simcity in such a long time. This looks like a lot of fun.
by JakeAuditore Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 07:43 PM

I'm cautiously excited, considering the quality of EA servers...
by cnollert Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 08:28 PM

Actually you can place trees.
by Mickey19 Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 08:56 PM

The music in this game is fantastic.
by MazakuSep Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 09:35 PM

I deeply disagree with many of the choices EA and Maxis made with this game. Although, I'd love to play it, I can't if I'm going to "vote with my wallet", and I find that disappointing to the highest degree. I'm angry and annoyed as well, but mostly I just find it sad.
by Morph1ne Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 09:59 PM

This Simcity is a cash grab.. too bad business is more important than quality..
by Phillip Ricks Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 10:36 PM

I've never played Sim City, but this looks really fun.
by Nextralife Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 12:29 AM

So I'm forced to cooperate with other anonymous players in order to create a feasibly functional society? This sounds like it's either some kind of overly-optimistic exercise in futility or an especially sadistic social experiment... Is there absolutely NO WAY to turn this feature off or call dibs on all regions on a map or something? I really don't want to trust even one of my cities to the "good will" of random PC gamers! :[