SimCity 4
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SimCity 4 lets you build multiple cities that share a region, trading power, water and commuters. Its depth and modding scene keep it alive over two decades later.
Kit's verdict · 9.0/10
The deepest SimCity, and still the city builder others measure against.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Regions connect cities in clever ways
- Huge modding scene
- Gorgeous detail even now
Not so much
- Demanding learning curve
- Traffic is painful without Rush Hour
Play it if city builders who want depth and scale.
Skip it if players who want quick results or a modern interface.
Cheats & codes
Every SimCity 4 cheat we know
Adds money to your city budget.PC · Press Ctrl+X to open the cheat box, type it and press Enter.
Removes the need for power.PC · Press Ctrl+X and type it.
Removes the need for water.PC · Press Ctrl+X and type it.
Unlocks every reward building.PC · Press Ctrl+X and type it.
Single-player only. Cheats can turn off achievements and some saves; use them on a spare save.
Tips
Play it better
- Start small with low-density zones and expand as demand rises.
- Use neighbouring cities to share power, water and garbage deals.
- Put industry downwind and away from homes to keep pollution down.
- Watch the demand bars to see what your city needs before you zone.
- Raise taxes slowly, one step at a time, and watch for complaints.
- Install the Network Addon Mod for better roads and traffic.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- The Rush Hour expansion added transport missions and new roads.
- Fans have made the Network Addon Mod, which reworks roads and highways.
- The Deluxe Edition bundles the base game with Rush Hour.
- Maxis made it after SimCity 3000 and before the 2013 reboot.
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