SimCity 3000 Unlimited

 PC
  • Publisher: Maxis
  • Release Date: May 16, 2000
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Gamezilla!
    92
    No matter how you look at it, "SimCity 3000 Unlimited" is a city full of fun.
  2. IGN
    91
    With all the options available to players, the added building sets, the scenarios, the create-your-own building feature, all the goodness from SimCity 3000, some tutorials thrown in for new players to even out the package, and the literally unlimited amount of cool stuff available on SimCity Exchange, it's certainly worth picking up.
  3. Daily Radar
    88
    While seemingly dogpiled with new buildings and features to impress the first-timer, it's actually become so feature-dense and micromanagerial... that only hard-core SimPsychopaths will really be able to appreciate the package
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  5. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    Maxis packs in just enough to make this a must-have for fans and newcomers alike.
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  6. GameSpot
    75
    If you're a "SimCity" fan who's not interested in solving other people's problems in the prefabricated scenarios or making your own material for the game, then you can let "Unlimited" pass you by.
  7. Happy Puppy
    70
    Like "SimCity 2000" and "SimCity 3000," this version can be extremely challenging and requires more micromanaging than even New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani would want.
  8. Electric Playground
    70
    The limitless possibilities that Unlimited offers with its tools can be easily overlooked by the fanatical aspiring mayors of PC-land.
  9. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    The ability to change your landscape and building types as well as the ability to create your own buildings and scenarios are not only fantastically entertaining but add a near-infinite replayability factor to the experience.
  10. GamePro
    40
    You like nice graphics? Go and buy it. Otherwise, stick with your current copy of "SimCity 3000"... and save your kopeks for the new crop of exciting releases scheduled to hit stores in the next couple of months.

Awards & Rankings

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#57 Best PC Game of 2000
47
#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
64
#64 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 73
  3. Negative: 4 out of 73
  1. cezar88augusto
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    SimCity 3000 was my first game about city management. I have the CD to this day. In the period it was released, it was considered one of theSimCity 3000 was my first game about city management. I have the CD to this day. In the period it was released, it was considered one of the best games. This game guaranteed me hours of fun!… Full Review »
  2. Review123
    Aug 5, 2017
    6
    The Game Is Good, But Is Getting Old, These Days I Going To Call THis Game "boring''
    Good Things:
    Gameplay The Game Is Hard What Is    The Game Is Good, But Is Getting Old, These Days I Going To Call THis Game "boring''
    Good Things:
    Gameplay
    The Game Is Hard

    What Is Ruining:
    The Graphics    … Full Review »
  3. Andjelico
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    Awesome game for them who likes to build cities. There is so many ways to create an awesome city, and the graphics are good. I like to listenAwesome game for them who likes to build cities. There is so many ways to create an awesome city, and the graphics are good. I like to listen the songs in this game too, while building your own city!… Full Review »
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