Simtropolis – The dimensions of SimCity 4 I wish I had more time to dedicate to the lovely SimCity series.* I hadn’t touched the series ever since SimCity Societies came out, a game that would like to be forgotten by many fans.* Perhaps that is why SimCity 4 is still on store shelves…6+ years from it’s release.* That’s a heck of a long time for any game to still be on store shelves – yet I saw SimCity 4 Deluxe still being sold at my local GameStop, along with The SimCity Box. Soldyne over at Simtropolis posted an excellent read of why the game beats the test of time – because it’s not only a game, but a artistic tool used by many. As a designer’s tool, SC4 offers users a way to create an architectural design and watch it come to life in a simulated environment.* The architect may see SC4 as an outlet for their creative skills in designing new buildings and as a way of seeing these designs “live” in relation to other creations in an organic simulation.* the designer is not as concerned with the rules or mechanics of the game as they are with taking their idea and seeing it come to life in a simulated world.* SC4 provides a creative outlet for all kinds of designers with variying levels of skill to ply their craft and expand their own horizons. drop by Simtropolis to read the rest! Share and Enjoy:
