City Life

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. PC Zone UK
    73
    Falls a little short of the bar set by the likes of "SimCity 4." [July 2006, p.80]
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  2. Digital Entertainment News
    72
    Not as inventive at Sim City, but this clone brings some new elements to the table, making City Life one worth living.
  3. GamingExcellence
    72
    There's definitely enough complexity and strategy here to keep those who make it past the frustrating first steps, but unfortunately I feel this game may only appeal to more determined fans of the genre.
  5. PC Format
    70
    A well-executed sim, on the whole, but it lacks genuinely unique features. [June 2006, p.86]
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  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    An enjoyable city-building simulation that lacks SimCity's depth but emphasises social cohesion.
  7. Game Over Online
    70
    It does not revolutionize any concepts in the genre but it manages to get the basics down right to make an enjoyable urban planning experience.
  8. GamingTrend
    65
    Games are for relaxation and fun – copy protection that impedes that and causes the user to spend time repairing their OS instead of enjoying their purchased product run counter to that.
  9. VGPub
    62
    If you really need a life sim fix, I would recommend that other recent CDV game, "Glory of the Roman Empire."
  10. GameSpy
    60
    In the end, City Life is a credible first try at a city-builder for Monte Cristo. The game's emphasis on social engineering and urban harmony is a nice addition to the genre, and if the player is willing to dig through the messy presentation, there's some fun to be had here.
  11. G4 TV
    60
    The social twist on urban planning is a welcome one. But there’s no escaping the mechanical, almost passionless way you need to play the game in order to be successful.
  12. GameShark
    58
    It’s unquestionably good for a city-building romp that will probably last you several days, but beyond this the game lacks the “punch” it needs to keep going.
  13. games(TM)
    50
    The plea of distinction City Life enters ultimately fails due to tactical elements so facile they might as well not exist. [June 2006, p.120]
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#72 Best PC Game of 2006

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 33
  3. Negative: 5 out of 33
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  2. CyberLlamaMusic
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    this game is really good. i hope there's so much time to fond of the great feeling of life. we have so spectacular news about this game. coolthis game is really good. i hope there's so much time to fond of the great feeling of life. we have so spectacular news about this game. cool huh? just to be thought where cities are built well… Full Review »
  3. MrGlas
    Sep 7, 2011
    8
    cool game. makes fun and you can waste a lot of time palying it XD.
    having more traffic options would be great and a better fire control would    cool game. makes fun and you can waste a lot of time palying it XD.
    having more traffic options would be great and a better fire control would avoid losing your whole city in flames.    … Full Review »
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