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{{Series|SimCity}} | {{Series|SimCity}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see [[#Installing on 64-bit Windows | + | {{++}} Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). |
{{++}} Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution. | {{++}} Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution. | ||
{{--}} The GOG.com release is the DOS version in DOSBox so has a fixed resolution and many limitations. | {{--}} The GOG.com release is the DOS version in DOSBox so has a fixed resolution and many limitations. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === Installing on 64-bit Windows | + | === Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows === |
{{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | {{ii}} The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= |
Revision as of 19:56, 22 November 2013
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Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1994 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1994 |
Windows | 1995 |
macOS (OS X) | October 18, 2012 |
SimCity | |
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Subseries of Sim | |
SimCity (1989) | 1989 |
SimCity 2000 | 1994 |
SimCity 2000 Network Edition | 1996 |
SimCopter | 1996 |
Streets of SimCity | 1997 |
SimCity 3000 | 1999 |
SimCity 4 | 2003 |
SimCity Societies | 2007 |
SimCity (2013) | 2013 |
Key points
- Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows).
- Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution.
- The GOG.com release is the DOS version in DOSBox so has a fixed resolution and many limitations.
- The Network Edition needs a fix to work on modern systems (see Network Edition Interoperability Patch).
General information
Availability
The best version of SimCity 2000 is the Special Edition. It include the game, extra scenarios, a collection of fan made cities, the SimCity Urban Renewal Kit and a collection of building sets, an intro movie and interviews with Will Wright. The Special Edition was originally released for DOS and Windows 95.
The Windows 95 version has a couple of added features. It takes advantage of the features offered by Windows, such as running the game window on the same resolution as the desktop, a status bar at the bottom of the game window, and an extra zoom level.
A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slightly in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped.
Game data
- Many settings (e.g. game speed) are stored in the city file itself.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
Instructions |
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Network Edition Interoperability Patch
- The SimCity 2000: Network Edition has compatibility issues with modern systems.
Instructions |
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Traffic and water animations are frozen
Set the game to run in 256 Colors compatibility mode.
Saving or loading crashes the game
- Saving and loading cause crashes on Windows 7 and Windows 8 without this fix.
Instructions |
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Game runs too fast (DOSBox)
- Fast computers may cause disasters in Cheetah speed to run rampant before you can react.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card (512k RAM) |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | System 7.0 or higher | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB |
References
- Pages needing cover images
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Windows
- OS X
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
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- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)