Cities: Skylines - Xbox One Edition

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 87
  3. Negative: 19 out of 87

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  1. MrWonderful
    Apr 21, 2017
    8
    This Xbox One version is a pretty damn good port of the original PC sim. Controls actually work really good considering keyboard and mouse is now out of the equation. The only real con I have so far is the graphics can get a little "fuzzy" and there is the occasional framerate stutter. It's too bad none of the DLC is included and I hope it becomes available soon. Consoles definitely lackThis Xbox One version is a pretty damn good port of the original PC sim. Controls actually work really good considering keyboard and mouse is now out of the equation. The only real con I have so far is the graphics can get a little "fuzzy" and there is the occasional framerate stutter. It's too bad none of the DLC is included and I hope it becomes available soon. Consoles definitely lack in the building sim/management genre so Cities is a welcome addition to my library even though I already I have the PC/Steam version. 8.5/10… Expand
  2. ArrowValley
    Apr 24, 2017
    8
    Cities: Skylines is simply put one of the greatest city building sims ever created and also one of the most additive games I have ever played.
    The game is simple in its premise. You are the owner of a plot of land and you must turn it into a city that people want to live and work in. Sounds simple and maybe even boring to some but it really is one of the best games in its genre.
    You    Cities: Skylines is simply put one of the greatest city building sims ever created and also one of the most additive games I have ever played.
    The game is simple in its premise. You are the owner of a plot of land and you must turn it into a city that people want to live and work in. Sounds simple and maybe even boring to some but it really is one of the best games in its genre.
    You start the game with a large sum of money and a single motorway heading towards your land. First thing you must do is build a power plant and water towers, then start building some houses with a good road system to boot. Then slowly add some commercial and finally some Industry. As the game goes on you unlock new buildings like schools, hospitals, fire stations and so on.
    The game is pretty much the spiritual successor to the Sim City series. However, while the EA owned Sims City games have gradually gotten worse and dumbed down, this game is not.
    Graphically the game is okay but not outstanding which I can only guess is to help the game run smoothly as possible when the map gets full.
    The sound is pretty good with some excellent music.
    One thing I am not a big fan of is the locked content. For example, you need to have 500 people in your town before you can build a school. Some items require you to have at least 75,000 people in your city to unlock them. That being said, it never ruins the game and some things like hospitals can’t really be built at the start anyway because of your small budget.
    So, to sum it up. If you have played a Sim City game in the past then this game is perfect for you. I highly recommend this game.

    Gameplay:-15/20
    Graphics:-14/20
    Sound:-17/20
    Value for Money:-19/20
    Replay Value:-20/20
    (85/100) A hidden gem.    … Expand
  3. MalistiX
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    The amount of effort put in the controls to make this work on console is great it all feels natural and the framerate and performance is solid. This is the best simulation game ever to arrive on console(s) and deserves your full support :)
  4. atown350
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    this is a very addicting game, if you like the original Sim City game then you will enjoy this game. it is a little slow to get started but speeds up very quickly. the game has different speeds where you can speed up time and slow it down, even lets you stop time all together while you make upgrades to your city. if you like simulation building games or strategic games then this is athis is a very addicting game, if you like the original Sim City game then you will enjoy this game. it is a little slow to get started but speeds up very quickly. the game has different speeds where you can speed up time and slow it down, even lets you stop time all together while you make upgrades to your city. if you like simulation building games or strategic games then this is a wonderful choice.… Expand
  5. Athomeonarock
    May 10, 2017
    8
    First off, excellent interface. No trouble with building, and incredibly flexible for this type of game on a console. Lacks some of the finer policy controls, and feels a bit limited on that side of the game. I do wish a bit more happened, but overall, an excellent city builder. If you liked the old school sim city, you will be happy with this.
  6. jelikey
    Sep 28, 2018
    8
    This Xbox One version is a pretty damn good port of the original PC sim. Controls actually work really good considering keyboard and mouse is now out of the equation. The only real con I have so far is the graphics can get a little "fuzzy" and there is the occasional framerate stutter. It's too bad none of the DLC is included and I hope it becomes available soon. Consoles definitely lack
  7. WrinkleNeck96
    Jun 5, 2017
    9
    Amazing game. Plays very well on console. Game speed is also now adjustable on Xbox One. If they added multiplayer I would give the game a 10. Other than that, the game has been flawless after 50+ hours of gameplay.
  8. Dperks
    Jun 11, 2019
    8
    Very fun very addictive city building game that's one of those games you could just waste a whole day in with out even thinking about it.
  9. yoghurt95
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    На удивление, с первого раза построил нормальный и большой город. Единственная проблема - пробки. Либо всё перестраивай, либо терпи. По-другому никак :)
  10. RavenclawGuy
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    Almost as good as PC. I bought the Mayor's Edition which is a great value, but coming from PC the fact there are no mods is a bit underwhelming. Solid Port of one of the best games, plus Mayor's Edition includes most major DLC, radio stations, and content creator packs. If you buy this edition, buy Mayor's Edition or Ultimate Content pack.
  11. Nova_Oyuncu
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    Güzel oynamaya değer ama
    Bi zamandan sonra çok sıkmaya başlıyor
    Türkçe Yama gelmesi lazım
  12. huginodensen
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, impresionante, gigantesco, el sistema de mecanicas muy accesible en xbox one y series S, amo este juego y todos sus DLCS...

Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#40 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
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#12 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Cubed3
    Dec 4, 2017
    80
    For anyone who's looking to experience Cities Skylines and doesn't have access to a PC, this is the version to purchase. It's a thoroughly enjoyable game that really captures the old-school simulator catharsis. It's very addictive and with promises of more patches and potential for more DLC, it's probably going to be the long term leader of the city building genre on consoles for a long time to come. Heartily recommended to all who are interested!
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  2. Gaming Age
    Aug 1, 2017
    91
    Make no mistake: Cities: Skylines is still pretty fun. It's deep enough so that people who thrive on depth and complexity will find more than enough to sink their teeth into, while the more shallow among us (i.e. people like me) who just want to build huge megalopolises without putting too much though into it can do that too.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 18, 2017
    80
    Accept its slow pace, and Cities: Skylines will reveal depth and drama you couldn't plan. [July 2017, p.90]
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