SimCity4 Demo anyone?

nForcer · Sep 15, 2002, 09:29 PM

Finally Maxis is getting off the SIMS hype and getting back to THE game that put them on the map. I can't believe people are saying the SIMS is a more popular game than SimCity. That just disgusts me.

Anyways, I know the game is due out in 2004, but if anyone has any info on videos (besides the ones on their site) or demos - please let us know.

I'm sure there are more than 1 person here who's looking forward to that game!

Smoothdrive · Sep 16, 2002, 01:33 PM

I'm doubtfull what they can bring in Simcity 4..the gameplay is more or less known and chewed out by now and the graphics alone can not carry a newer version....if i were maxis i'ld go for a simcity & simms combo where you can both build the city & move in a simm..would be fun having to develop an industrial area before your simm can get a job etc. etc. than again maybe they found enough new thingies to make simcity a great game by itself

nForcer · Sep 17, 2002, 06:46 AM

Actually that IS the goal of SC4. They are working out a way much like SimTower, where you not only build a sucessful tower, but you can montor 'tenants' and see what they are doing.

That will be a great addition to SimCity. Finally get a better opinion about how bad of a job you are doing! *then bulldoze their house just to be evil!*

As for graphics, yeah I agree there is very little they can add, but if you noticed their videos and demo videos at Expos - they have added night and day features - streetlights and stoplights, and highways that aren't ALWAYS raised above the ground! *what a waste of concrete!*

The game will be a long awaited addition to my collection. I don't mind waiting for a game that will bring back old memories - and add some more!

Sep 15, 2002, 09:29 PM	#1
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	SimCity4 Demo anyone? Finally Maxis is getting off the SIMS hype and getting back to THE game that put them on the map. I can't believe people are saying the SIMS is a more popular game than SimCity. That just disgusts me. Anyways, I know the game is due out in 2004, but if anyone has any info on videos (besides the ones on their site) or demos - please let us know. I'm sure there are more than 1 person here who's looking forward to that game!

Sep 16, 2002, 01:33 PM	#2
Smoothdrive Foolish Genius Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 455 Rep Power: 0	I'm doubtfull what they can bring in Simcity 4..the gameplay is more or less known and chewed out by now and the graphics alone can not carry a newer version....if i were maxis i'ld go for a simcity & simms combo where you can both build the city & move in a simm..would be fun having to develop an industrial area before your simm can get a job etc. etc. than again maybe they found enough new thingies to make simcity a great game by itself __________________ GA-7VRXP, AMD2000+, 256MB PC-2700 DDR, Radeon 8500LE, 2x Maxtor 740 (40GB) stripe set, AGNeovo X-150.

Sep 17, 2002, 06:46 AM	Thread Starter #3
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Actually that IS the goal of SC4. They are working out a way much like SimTower, where you not only build a sucessful tower, but you can montor 'tenants' and see what they are doing. That will be a great addition to SimCity. Finally get a better opinion about how bad of a job you are doing! then bulldoze their house just to be evil! As for graphics, yeah I agree there is very little they can add, but if you noticed their videos and demo videos at Expos - they have added night and day features - streetlights and stoplights, and highways that aren't ALWAYS raised above the ground! what a waste of concrete! The game will be a long awaited addition to my collection. I don't mind waiting for a game that will bring back old memories - and add some more!