This is partially because of the restricted city sizes, which are needed to keep both server load and PC load down to as little as possible. Either way, the game feels fast and responsive. You can either take an aerial view or go close up and watch your Sims do their thing. It's been designed from scratch to make a truly modern gaming experience. SimCity is a game for those who remember the originals, as well as those who have never even heard of it. Forget about 2000, 3000 and Sim City 4, those never existed. Like so many movies these days, Maxis describes SimCity as a reboot.

So is it good enough? We went to see EA in its UK headquarters and spent six hours - including an hour of multiplayer action - on a pre-release version of the game to find out. It's competing with TV shows, movies and our social lives for a sliver of attention. So with time being so precious, SimCity needs to be really, really good. Back in the day we had more spare time, but times change - we now have jobs and there are little human beings who rely on us to change their nappies and stop them from hurting themselves. The hours you could happily sit in front of it were staggering. The sim-plicity of the concept didn't stop it from being an amazing game. You might disagree, but if you do, then, well, you're wrong. (Pocket-lint) - SimCity 2000 is one of the best games of all time.

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