City Life 2008 Edition
by Paradox
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Product Summary
Brand: ParadoxFormat: DVD-ROM
Release Date: 2008-07-18
Platform: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: PDX31
Publisher: Paradox
Product features:
- Play in Scenario or Free mode and explore 37 maps in five different environments
- 360? camera rotation and zooming
- Six unique subcultures share the city
- A complete map editor. Over 360 buildings are at your disposal.
- A powerful building creation tool that contains 166 construction kits for more than 3,000 available elements
Video Game Reviews of City Life 2008 Edition
Customer Review: Great game for all former SimCity Players
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been a Maxis/EA SimCity player for years. However, with their introduction of SimCity Societies and the new style of play I opted to give another game a try: City Life 2008. I'm glad I did. The graphics in the 2008 edition are very good with special features like reflections in the water that make it a little more special than the SimCity games.
I found the game itself to be very quick. Keep in my mind I have a very good machine (Dell Precision M4300 with 4GB RAM), but I suspect it will perform well on most machines. The one area where the game lags is during the installation and loading of the game. The installation seemed like it took forever! It also takes a minute or two to load each time you play it. Maybe the slow load time is where the game is loading into memory, etc and makes the game play more smooth and quick.
I loved the ability to zoom in to the street level and look around at the city. That's awesome! The zooming in and out is much quicker than any of the SimCity games. The ability to build roads and other items in a "freestyle" mode is also an excellent feature. Initially, the number of buildings seems adequate, but after playing the game for awhile you might wish it had more.
The "society" part of this game can be a learning curve for some users. You do have to build the city with all citizens/cultures in mind (blue collar, rich, etc). However, after a few tries you easily get the hang of it. I know SimCity Societies has the same concept, but I felt limited in the SimCity Societies game play. City Life 2008 offers more of the traditional "city building" that I am used to.
I recommend this game to anyone that wishes to get into the city simulation game world, as well as any previous SimCity user. The great graphics, added building features, and street level zooms put it above SimCity. Give it a try, you won't regret it!
Description of City Life 2008 Edition
Design, construct and develop the city of your dreams with City Life 2008. It's a next-generation City Builder with a 3D game engine that provides a level of detail and animation unprecedented in the City Builder genre and total freedom of construction. Create superb villas in residential neighborhoods or imposing skyscrapers in the financial district. Provide comfort and satisfaction for your citizens by offering them work, health care, entertainment facilities, and much more to ensure that your city's coffers are brimming. It's up to you to manage this city efficiently, ensuring booming development while at the same time regulating the very delicate issues of pollution and traffic. Let peace reign between the six unique subcultures, or pay the price if the situation deteriorates into conflict, riots, and, in the worst-case scenario, fires.Ensure that the six subcultures share the city in the best way possible to guarantee peace and prosperity Satisfy the eight basic needs for each inhabitant - Work, Shopping, Health, Safety, Education, Leisure Activities, Quality of Life and Neighborhood A complete map editorMinimum System Requirements Windows 2000 / XP / Vista 2.5 GHz Processor 256MB RAM Direct X9.0c Compatible 64MB 3d graphics card 4.5 GB Free space
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