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{{++}} Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see [[#Installing on 64-bit Windows versions|Installing on 64-bit Windows versions]]). | {{++}} Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see [[#Installing on 64-bit Windows versions|Installing on 64-bit Windows versions]]). | ||
Revision as of 09:32, 29 April 2013
| 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 Windows versions).
- 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.
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
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit Windows versions
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
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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.
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Fast comptuers
- Fast computers may cause disasters in Cheetah speed to run rampant before you can react.
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Other information
Unofficial multiplayer mode
http://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996/
System requirements
References
http://www.reddit.com/r/patientgamers/comments/u9bfe/simcity_2000_yet_another_goodwill_game/