Where do I begin?

SimCity

Game » consists of 9 releases. First released on Mar 05, 2013

The fifth major installment of the SimCity franchise is a new take on the old city simulation formula. It features asynchronous multiplayer as well as Maxis' new Glassbox engine, allowing for real time customization and upgrading of buildings.

Where do I begin?

#1 Posted by MjHealy (1419 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

I watch the demo of Sim City during the E3 EA press event and it looks very tasty. However, since it isn't out for a while and my little laptop isn't up to much, where should a new-comer to the series start of? Go in deep or try one of the more easier iterations?

#2 Posted by Getz (2893 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

Rollercoaster Tycoon

#3 Posted by PixelPrinny (1025 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

If you think your laptop can handle it, Simcity 4 or Cities XL is probably your best place to start if you're new to city development sims. Cities XL 2012 is probably the closest thing to what the new Simcity is going for (it's a resource hog once your city starts to grow, be warned).

If your laptop is on the low end, or you just want a cheap game to get introduced to simcity with that teaches you the basics of how residential / industrial / commercial zoning works, Simcity 2000 or Simcity 3000 should do just fine.

#4 Posted by squirrelnacho (310 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

@MjHealy said:

I watch the demo of Sim City during the E3 EA press event and it looks very tasty. However, since it isn't out for a while and my little laptop isn't up to much, where should a new-comer to the series start of? Go in deep or try one of the more easier iterations?

You never played a SimCity game? SimCity 4, is the best.

#5 Posted by RVonE (4015 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

Sim City 2000 or bust!

#6 Posted by WinterSnowblind (7347 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

3000 is the best starting point.

#7 Posted by Animasta (12747 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

simcity 4 is the best but it is also not very silly.

There are no people telling you that you can't cut back on funding! YOU'LL REGRET THIS!

#8 Posted by TheDudeOfGaming (5877 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

I fucking suck at SimCity games.

#9 Posted by Dalai (6193 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

If you're looking for a challenge and a more complex game, start with SimCity 4. If you want something more laid back and with that Maxis humor, go with either 2000 or 3000.

#10 Posted by FrankCanada97 (4036 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

SimCity 4 also has a huge modding community.

#11 Edited by devilzrule27 (779 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

Anything but Societies is a good place to start. They are all such fantastic games. 3000 Unlimited is still my favorite though.

Also if you have a DS the sim city game on there is fantastic. If I recall correctly it's an updated version of 3000.

#12 Edited by MonetaryDread (1453 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

SimCIty 4 is the best entry point. The games are practically the same every time, but 4 looks the best, with the easiest to use interface.

#13 Posted by MikkaQ (9704 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

I feel like a minority for saying 3000 is the best one, but hey. That's my suggestion. It's an easy game to get into as well.

@devilzrule27 said:

Anything but Societies is a good place to start. They are all such fantastic games. 3000 Unlimited is still my favorite though.

Yeah, okay! Good to know people have taste.

#14 Posted by mandude (2520 posts) - 11 months, 11 days ago

@TheDudeOfGaming said:

I fucking suck at SimCity games.

The game is actually a sort of social commentary on how every country is inherently flawed and how they will eventually, without fail, all collapse in on themselves. Either that or I fucking suck too.