Cities: Skylines

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8.7

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  1. hiltong55
    Jul 26, 2018
    8
    Let me start by saying that this is my first city builder so I am coming at this with a fresh perspective and I am not comparing this to something like sim city because I have never played any of them. My experience in this builder style genre is exclusive with the roller coaster tycoon a few years ago.

    Let start with the positives. I love how even though this is a sandbox style game    Let me start by saying that this is my first city builder so I am coming at this with a fresh perspective and I am not comparing this to something like sim city because I have never played any of them. My experience in this builder style genre is exclusive with the roller coaster tycoon a few years ago.

    Let start with the positives. I love how even though this is a sandbox style game that really does not need any sort of progression system, there is one anyway. That is very important for players like me because I am fairly goal-oriented when I play games. Every time you get to a certain amount of citizens you are rewarded with new gameplay elements like roads, building, transportation systems and technology advancements (things like hydro and nuke energy). Cities is realistic in that if you put certain buildings next to each other, you could create issues with real-life problems such as pollution and noise. Also, as you advance through the game you are able to build more high density based buildings such as office buildings, housing, and commercial based businesses. Things like Zoning, traffic management, pollution control (especially in waterways), water and electrical availability are all very important and could cause many issues if not handled carefully. Of course like any good management game you can easily lose hours of your life just building and planning with total relaxation. The music is also very complementary to the relaxing nature of the game.

    Cities definitely has its faults but nothing too egregious. Maybe I am old fashion but I would have liked to see the developers be a bit more friendly in the way they present their game to new players. There is no tutorial system and while I don't see a need to hold anyone had, they could at least give us some tips on how to do the basics. I guess that is YouTubes job now. Also, the game is really bad at telling you what I wrong if you are making a mistake. For example, I was literally killing hundreds of my citizens due to dirty water. I could not figure out what was wrong for the longest time and it turns out I had a water tower too close to a ground pollution area. In reality, your stooges that work for the city would be able to tell you that. Kinda hard to see with all these buildings in the way. Also, the game seems to be lacking in detail. A lot of the buildings that are built have the same company name. How many box building companies do you really need?

    All in all, this really is a great city builder. I just wish they put a little more into the base game rather than make you pay $15 for expansions. I would have been willing to pay more for the base game if more was in it but I guess that is the way games are made these days. 8/10 Great. If you like this genre you need to give Cities a try.    … Expand
  2. Flemat
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Currently the best city builder sandbox management game out there in my opinion. 7/10
    With DLC-s 8-9/10
    The dlc expansions enriches the experience, but its best with mods and accessoriesfrom the workshop. 10/10 Good graphics, very good sounds and music (radio stations). You may switch stations from time to time (after like 5 hours), but it basically never gets old to listen, and    Currently the best city builder sandbox management game out there in my opinion. 7/10
    With DLC-s 8-9/10

    The dlc expansions enriches the experience, but its best with mods and accessoriesfrom the workshop. 10/10

    Good graphics, very good sounds and music (radio stations). You may switch stations from time to time (after like 5 hours), but it basically never gets old to listen, and everyone can find heir own desired taste to listen to, with some interesting and most times funny interactions, news, and commercials as well.

    I find it almost a necessity at this point to have mods. To be able to build fast, efficient, and CLEAN!
    To set custom give way, no crossing, etc rules to junctions, Set custom traffic bans, speed limits, but if someone really wants to fool around and "break" the game, you can also have unlimited money, needs, etc....there are a TON of mods.
    Also there are quite a few models as well (bus,train,tram,trolley,etc...).

    This is the typical type of game, you will spend HOURS upon hours, and can never stop, because just tidy this junction, just add 1 more stadium, set 2 more buses to this busy monorail line, just 1 more barrack to boost this industry's zone efficiency/yield, a meteor strike incoming...need some shelters and routes ASAP, etc...you get my point. :)    … Expand
  3. Armywild
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Review castellano, Jugado en Gamepass, Pc graficos medios. No es necesario explicar de que se trata dado que es un simulador perfecto para crear tus ciudades, vengo de pasarme mas de 70 hrs construyendo y mejorando ciudades desde sus cimientos y puedo decir que es un simulador muy completo. Corrigieron muchos errores por el Pionera SimCity, pero en esta ocasion se agregaron formas deReview castellano, Jugado en Gamepass, Pc graficos medios. No es necesario explicar de que se trata dado que es un simulador perfecto para crear tus ciudades, vengo de pasarme mas de 70 hrs construyendo y mejorando ciudades desde sus cimientos y puedo decir que es un simulador muy completo. Corrigieron muchos errores por el Pionera SimCity, pero en esta ocasion se agregaron formas de agilizar tanto el trafico como la obtencion de recursos. Moderno y facil de jugar, con buenos tutoriales para lograr llevar tu ciudad a lo mas grande. Recomendado para jovenes interesados en aprender a gestionar recursos y lograr la mejor eficiencia. Y que mejor que su version incluida en gamepass de xbox.… Expand
  4. MiguelGordiano
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Best and most complete simulation and management game I've ever played. Lots of different game mechanics and special attention to detail that makes all the difference. The game has many tools to explore and is not repetitive because there are several ways to make your city work. Plus, it's a little more complicated compared to others, which makes the experience even more challenging andBest and most complete simulation and management game I've ever played. Lots of different game mechanics and special attention to detail that makes all the difference. The game has many tools to explore and is not repetitive because there are several ways to make your city work. Plus, it's a little more complicated compared to others, which makes the experience even more challenging and fun.
    I'm giving a 10 regarding the available mods on Steam.    … Expand
  5. Meeerko
    May 4, 2020
    9
    Everything you want from a city building game, tho the dlcs being too expensive can be a problem
  6. TantFuriosa
    Jan 6, 2018
    8
    It's like stepping into a time machine. You start the game Friday afternoon and suddently it's 2 am on Monday and you haven't eaten or fed your cat in two days.
  7. vikasgames94
    May 28, 2022
    8
    This is a dream come true kind of a game to me when it was released. A city builder with depth. Finally, something after Simcity 4. Over the course of the last 7 years, I have played this game for around 100 hours. I have most of the DLCs too.

    It's still the best big modern city builder game in the market. However, coming from the developers of Cities in Motion, the game feels more of a    This is a dream come true kind of a game to me when it was released. A city builder with depth. Finally, something after Simcity 4. Over the course of the last 7 years, I have played this game for around 100 hours. I have most of the DLCs too.

    It's still the best big modern city builder game in the market. However, coming from the developers of Cities in Motion, the game feels more of a traffic simulator.

    It doesn't take away from the game in any way. You can add mods to improve your experience. I'm not a mods guy.

    Must buy for any city builder fans!    … Expand
  8. jnorth5834
    Sep 3, 2018
    7
    This is one of those games that you can spend hours designing and maintaining a society in your image, but the game itself is what seems to limit your imagination. Once you get so far, unlock everything, you'll begin to realize that there's no chance of failing, which unfortunately kills the challenge of the game altogether.
    I feel that this game starts strong, but becomes disposable as    This is one of those games that you can spend hours designing and maintaining a society in your image, but the game itself is what seems to limit your imagination. Once you get so far, unlock everything, you'll begin to realize that there's no chance of failing, which unfortunately kills the challenge of the game altogether.
    I feel that this game starts strong, but becomes disposable as the societies that you can effortlessly allow to collapse without any drawbacks. This game seems to be inconsistent due to this flaw.    … Expand
  9. exequielborghi
    Sep 9, 2018
    8
    No doubt its the spiritual successor of Sim city 4 and what SimCity 2000 should have been but never was.
    It´s a Good indie game with lots of cheaps dlc that adds excellent new features
    Losing 1 point due to no Multi-Player or other cities interaction where to actively export/ import goods. or cities products specialization Losing another 1 point because you cannot change o direct    No doubt its the spiritual successor of Sim city 4 and what SimCity 2000 should have been but never was.
    It´s a Good indie game with lots of cheaps dlc that adds excellent new features
    Losing 1 point due to no Multi-Player or other cities interaction where to actively export/ import goods. or cities products specialization
    Losing another 1 point because you cannot change o direct architecture structures in the main gameplay    … Expand
  10. GarethB
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    An an excellent city builder with so many options its crazy, once you start down the dark path of planning and building your city the hours will vanish. Supported by a huge amount of mods also!
  11. infsai
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    I love this game! It's helping me to still stay creative. Shame that on my computer it freezes or crashes a lot..
  12. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
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  13. NezharMC
    May 3, 2019
    9
    The summit of city building in PC in the 201x. Great map size, offline mode, map editor, mod support, systems and systems and systems. Every OS supported.

    Good graphics and great gameplay. The only caveat may be that many features similar to Simcity are behind paywall, like winter, nightlife or disasters. But the game by itself is already a deep experience.
    A must for fans of city builders.
  14. patrick33
    Apr 1, 2019
    8
    Well I had some performance problems in the late game, but all in all, it´s running fine. As always a good game from Paradox. The graphics are ok but the most important thing is, building up your city is fun!
  15. clem666
    Jan 2, 2021
    9
    An amazing city-builder. Since its release it made great progress. It is beautiful, soundtrack and audio atmosphere are great. The level of customization is impressive and it is incredibly complete and not too difficult. It is hard to be a PC game when the date of your release rhymes with those of 'GTA V', 'The Witcher 3', 'Rocket League', 'Kerbal Space Program' and 'Ori and the blindAn amazing city-builder. Since its release it made great progress. It is beautiful, soundtrack and audio atmosphere are great. The level of customization is impressive and it is incredibly complete and not too difficult. It is hard to be a PC game when the date of your release rhymes with those of 'GTA V', 'The Witcher 3', 'Rocket League', 'Kerbal Space Program' and 'Ori and the blind Forest'. Cities: Skylines" should have had more public visibility.

    Steam achievements bring a whole lot more challenge. Steam workshop is also a true blessing since other players appear to be really creative, smart and altruistic. To unlock all the content of this game you will need more than 500 hours of gameplay, making different cities organized in different ways. The game encourages you to think a lot about how you choose to develop buildings.

    Add-on's are a huge exaggeration: they are expensive, some of them bring nothing but few buildings, even when installed they appear to be non-functional, andthey spoil all the achievements of the Steam platform.    … Expand
  16. GoodMorningAss
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    Big carat, realism, spent nerves, beautiful graphics, and so on and so forth, I liked the game
  17. Lizarino
    May 31, 2020
    9
    My favourite city builder

    Pros

    Lots of content
    Workshop support
    Great price

    Cons

    Runs pretty badly
    A lot of DLCs
  18. twinkeywinkey
    Sep 19, 2019
    8
    The game has everything that is missing in the latest Sim City. Fun for hours. I love it!
  19. Hermano999
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    This is really a pinnacle of city sims out there. Highly recommended. If only they fixed bugs instead of relying on modding community...
  20. MazrimTaim14
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    Everything Sim City should be.

    Modifications and customizations gives the players option how to tweak their cities. Only drawback I experience is the performance issues when you have a bigger city.

    Traffic management is the way to destress after experiencing a 2-hour traffic jam yourself.
  21. effectcre
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    The only successor to the SimCity series. if you have workshop, the playtime of this game is endless.
  22. Bloodnes
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    После симсити не пошло, графика вырвиглазная и слабая, очень много заморочек в плане отопления, канализации и т.п. зачем мне прокладывать трубы ? Почему я не могу автоматом указать районы или дома которые отапливаются ? Экономика сложная, порой приходится переигрывать. В целом для фанатов, но не фанатов сим сити. Слабо! 6/10После симсити не пошло, графика вырвиглазная и слабая, очень много заморочек в плане отопления, канализации и т.п. зачем мне прокладывать трубы ? Почему я не могу автоматом указать районы или дома которые отапливаются ? Экономика сложная, порой приходится переигрывать. В целом для фанатов, но не фанатов сим сити. Слабо! 6/10
  23. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    O jogo é perfeito, porém possui um grande problema que agrava na jogatina impedindo nossa evolução, esse problema se chama ''Quantidade Excessiva de DLCs'', por favor, pelo menos metade deveria ser gratuito.
  24. simrik
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    So far had 30h in and I'm really enjoying it. All building mechanics are well thought out, the entire city simulation is thematically and visually very well built. The overall complexity of the game slowly increases which makes the learning curve very accessible. Only thing is that I underestimated the importance of traffic management. But I guess that's my mistake as I didn't check someSo far had 30h in and I'm really enjoying it. All building mechanics are well thought out, the entire city simulation is thematically and visually very well built. The overall complexity of the game slowly increases which makes the learning curve very accessible. Only thing is that I underestimated the importance of traffic management. But I guess that's my mistake as I didn't check some hints.
    Music in overall set a pretty chilled mood without being too intrusive.

    It runs very smoothly even on my old Laptop when I'm traveling. Really well done.    … Expand
  25. ondra2435
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is 100% better than Sim-City, Another Game that I love
    1. Able to buy new Land
    2. Build pipes and power cables by yourself
    3. More realistic graphics
    But, here is things from Sim-City that I want in Cities Skylines
    1. Multiple cities on one map
    2. something as "big monument"

    I hate that amount of DLC's that are in the game and also poor optimization, when I was on my laptop my FPS was on 35, so not good for slower PC    … Expand
  26. Hiro016
    Sep 2, 2023
    5
    É um bom jogo pra vc que já se divertiu com Simcity e ainda espera uma continuação(e que saia das garras da EA)
    Mas temos um grande problema,Eles Lançam um jogo e faz ele durar um bom tempo só com dlcs(que normalmente não mudam muita coisa,como por exemplo,ficar de noite)
  27. Critic887
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This game has everything a City builder fan needs.
    The graphics look fine and the music is ok but it gets repetitive after a time and even annoying.
    But the gameplay shows the strenghts of C:S : It offers all the things you expect of a city builder like building streets or maintaining emergency services and the maps are massive. Every map is divided into 81 2*2km² squares. In the base    This game has everything a City builder fan needs.
    The graphics look fine and the music is ok but it gets repetitive after a time and even annoying.
    But the gameplay shows the strenghts of C:S :
    It offers all the things you expect of a city builder like building streets or maintaining emergency services and the maps are massive. Every map is divided into 81 2*2km² squares. In the base game you can only build on 9 of them but with the help of mods you can unlock avery tile and build on a massive map that is almost 26.000km² big. And mods are the biggest selling point of this game. Everyone can submit mods and you can download any mod you want some of them I would consider as essentials. This game is just overall good it doesn´t have one big feature rather it is great in every aspect.    … Expand
  28. Mimimix
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Достойный градостраительный симулятор!Хотя есть и минусы,но в целом годно рекомендуюю
  29. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 10, 2021
    9
    Really good one citi builder, outperformes simcity sooooo much. spand more than 100hours into it. There is a lot to do in here. if u like citybuilders just try it 9/10
  30. OMERTNOCL
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
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#19 Best PC Game of 2015
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#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#37 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. PCWorld
    Jan 21, 2016
    80
    Cities: Skylines somehow lives up to the unfair expectations heaped upon it, presenting one of the best city builders in years.
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 12, 2015
    80
    Cities: Skyline is the game SimCity should have been: a great game and a greater base for modders.
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  3. DarkStation
    May 27, 2015
    100
    This game managed to be everything I had hoped it would be and then some, with all the wonderful attention to little details and customization options. Fans of the genre wont want to miss this one.
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