[PC] Cities: Skylines

[christian]

http://www.citiesskylines.com/

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Release trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gI2N10QyRA

[christian]

Not the biggest SimCity fan in the world, but I'm curious to try this one out. I don't know how much of the praise so far has been born out of the 'lol @ EA why you can't do this?' and how much is genuine. Just take a look at some of the top Steam reviews:

http://steamcommunity.com/id/darkmagnus ... ed/255710/

Hey EA, look at how much fun I'm having not playing your games!

http://steamcommunity.com/id/BalltickBi ... ed/255710/

PROS:
No EA.
No EA Origin.
Did I mention no EA involved?
Also no EA.

If nothing else, the graphics are quite spectacular.

[christian]

Haven't played a SimCity game since SimCity 2000, so I can't say how it measures up to the current standard. But as far as someone who hasn't touched a game like this in a while, it's definitely a lot of fun. I like all the detail given to the people and buildings in the city. You can see individual workers taking the bus from home to work, and even catch a glimpse of the family dog trying to follow him there. It's a wonderful little simulation, and my time with it so far has been quite delightful.

[christian]

I admit, this game has worked its charm on me. I've now found myself hooked. After a while, I should really check out some of the latest SimCity games to see how they compare.

[christian]

Our Passion for Cities: Skylines - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJpmee4N-xg

[christian]

https://www.paradoxplaza.com/cities-skylines-after-dark

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Night time is fun time! After Dark is the first expansion to the hugely popular classic city simulation Cities: Skylines. The game expands on the repertoire of features and customizations designed to enhance the thrill as well as maintain the challenge of the city building experience.

Developed by Colossal Order and published Paradox Interactive, the central feature of the latest expansion is the day and night cycle, which alters the approach to managing your city. Will you construct a bustling city that lives and breathes at night or will your city succumb to the perils and misadventures of night life? You’re only limited by your imagination, so take control. The sky is the limit! Find out what life is like in the city when the sun goes down!

Main features:

• Day and Night Cycle: Day and night changes in the city and affects citizen schedules. Traffic is visibly slower at night and some zoned areas do not work with full efficiency, further easing the traffic. Service vehicles move around as usual. A free update for all users.
• Leisure specialization: Commercial areas can specialize in leisure activities. Leisure areas are especially active during the night, but work like regular commercial areas during the day.
• Beach specialization: Commercial areas such as beach bars and restaurants, small marina and fishing tours on the shoreline can specialize in beach activities.
• Expanded City Services: Criminals will now be taken to Prison from Police buildings. Taxi service will help citizens and tourists travel around the city. Cargo hubs are harbors that accept cargo trains straight to the terminal. International airport is a huge airport, allowing much more traffic than the previous airport. It has a metro station attached to it. Bus terminal allows citizens to transfer to other bus lines in the terminal building.
• New transportation options: Bikes and dedicated bike lanes and bike ways let citizens opt for a faster alternative to walking. Bus lanes can be used to help the public transportation run smoother.

Reveal trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfFPIjdPJRk

[christian]

https://www.paradoxplaza.com/cities-skylines-snowfall

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Cities: Skylines Snowfall

In Snowfall, the difficulty heats up when the city cools down, thanks to a new in-game temperature reading that will have residents bundling up for warmth when the weather outside is frightful. Cosmetic weather, composed of rain and fog, will be added to Cities: Skylines as part of a free update, along with other features to be announced soon. Players who own Snowfall will get to face new challenges such as ensuring that their city infrastructure can handle seasonal heating demands – and, when the snow starts falling, that the roads can stay clear. New snowplow services will be required to prevent traffic from freezing in place, while new all-weather trams and expanded public transit options can help residents and visitors alike get around town – and visit the new winter parks and landmarks available in Snowfall.

Snowfall will include:

• Now is the Winter of This Content: Rain and fog for existing maps, plus a new “Winter” map theme with snow and all of its challenges
• The Streetcars You Desire: Expanded public transportation options, including easier management of existing lines – and Trams, a new system demanded by fans
• World Warmth, Too: Cold weather increases demands for electricity, unless new water-based heat systems are in place
• Plowers to the People: Build a snowplow depot to keep traffic flowing during winter weather, and employ new road maintenance systems to keep your streets in shape
• New Chirps: #yeahthereare

Reveal trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D16RJNPRFxQ