Review of "Sim City 4"

Sim City 4 PC EA/Maxis. ESRB:E I truly love this game! This game is a real time sucker because so much could happen in one month (game time). Also this game is simple to pick up but takes a lifetime to master (seriously) First the graphics. The graphics are really nice. I mean that because the buildings look real. Some landmarks even look like someone took a picture and put it in the game. Also everything is affected by surrounding buildings for example a poor build next to a road makes the road dirty looking. The gameplay is also simple enough to use but hard to use to make the city sucessful. For example it is very hard for your city to make money because when you start making money your expneses somehow magically jump up with out doing anything. I have the expansion pack (Rush Hour) whic adds some cool stuff. But it is a mixed bag because the U-Drive Its are a distractions and the neew building sets should have been in the original. It does add some good new mechanics though. With all the disasters they now reform the land not just kill people. A volcano actually makes a crater, meterors leave craters, and earthquakes spread across huge areas causing large canyons. For those who love RTS, good clean fun, and some frustration this is for you. Summary 9.75 out of 10 Concept:Bring back the godfather of PC gaming in a great hunk of a game. Graphics: Brilliant. Stunning. Kick Butt Sound: Classic songs but sometimes bad but you can download any mp3 into the game including Sim City 3000 music (best game music ever) Playabilty: Got a mouse? Entertainment: Kill thousands with and earthquake and then melt the town with a volcano what could be more fun? Replay Value: Very High