SimCity Creator

 DS
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    90
    Sim City goes all Bill and Ted's Awesome Reconstruction Adventure. Quite simply the only regional administration simulation you need to own.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    85
    While it's essentially the same as it ever was, the added bells and whistles make this the best SimCity game on the DS.
  3. GameZone
    83
    The most fun I've had with the SimCity franchise since SimCity 2000.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    78
    Another tip-top DS god game. [Dec 2008, p.80]
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  6. 1UP
    75
    A worthy entry in the series that manages to one-up its DS predecessor.
  7. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    75
    Here is one of the most interesting approaches to the SimCity concept. The slow pace can push away players expecting for quick fun, and the lack of more save slots can be frustrating for those of like to keep their cities. [Oct 2008]
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  8. GameSpot
    75
    Taking a page from the Civilization handbook, SimCity Creator offers an enjoyable evolutionary building experience.
  9. Worth Playing
    72
    Despite some little glitches, the outdated graphics and the obvious catering toward a younger and more inexperienced audience, SimCity Creator is a step in the right direction for the ancient, lumbering SimCity games.
  10. GameSpy
    70
    Thanks to its branching era structure, you'll be able to play this one over and over again, and perhaps one day you'll build that perfect city for the ages.
  11. GamesRadar+
    70
    Ultimately, SimCity Creator doesn’t offend and isn’t bare bones, but it’s definitely made for those new to the series than for those who were into it way before The Sims.
  12. PTGamers
    70
    Here is a competent strategy game, far from perfect and more demanding than it initially looks. Great for those with a lot of time in their hands.
  13. Cheat Code Central
    68
    SimCity on the DS still has further to evolve.
  14. Game Chronicles
    65
    SimCity Creator carries over some trademark gameplay aspects from the original SimCity series, though SimCity veterans may find Creator a bit simplified for their tastes.
  15. IGN
    60
    This DS version is a pretty big departure from most SimCity efforts. Switching things up isn't necessarily a bad thing, but a game with "Creator" in its title should make the player feel more like a God than a clumsy urban planner taking vague orders from a cartoon boss.
  16. Game Revolution
    42
    Save yourself the tedium and dust off your old copy of SimCity2000 if you still have a machine that can run it.
  17. Modojo
    40
    SimCity Creator might be entertaining if it were the last game on earth, but even then, we might just resort to Hangman.

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best DS Game of 2008
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#70 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#53 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 2, 2023
    5
    Create cities from the dawn of civilisation to the present and beyond which gives it an extra historical dimension, but the graphics on such aCreate cities from the dawn of civilisation to the present and beyond which gives it an extra historical dimension, but the graphics on such a small screen are very basic and it's not for the impatient.… Full Review »
  2. Strike2
    Aug 5, 2013
    6
    I always liked simcity on PC and overall this stays pretty true to the franchise, you can build up a city through the ages and unlock newI always liked simcity on PC and overall this stays pretty true to the franchise, you can build up a city through the ages and unlock new buildings to watch your sims thrive. The only problem is that you have less freedom to do what you want in this game. There are always things going wrong and yu can only have 2 saves which means that those people who want to have serious cities and fun cities will really have to choose carefully. The map is also too small which means that it gets too hard to keep growing your city. If you like simcity like I do you will still find enjoyment for a while but its the little things that let it down.… Full Review »
  3. WilyCoyote
    Sep 29, 2008
    8
    Great portable experience. Very cool update of the SimCity classic. Gets big points for cramming so much into a DS title. Plays a lot like Great portable experience. Very cool update of the SimCity classic. Gets big points for cramming so much into a DS title. Plays a lot like SimCity 2000, which I LOVED.… Full Review »
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