City Life 2008 (2008)

Developer: Monte Cristo
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 251 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A detailed city-building sim where you creatively design and manage a thriving metropolis with animated 3D graphics.

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What players say

Players praise the social group system where different demographics clash, creating chaos that requires police intervention. Several note the camera controls are stiff and the UI feels outdated, while a few mention bugs at high population. Longtime fans are nostalgic, but newcomers point out stronger modern alternatives like Cities: Skylines.

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