SimCity 4 PC Release date

EU Release Date:

Jan-14-2003

US Release Date:

Jan-14-2003

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SimCity 4 is available on PC

Downloadable Content
SimCity 4 is intiailly released as a download. It is usually an expansion pack so check to see if you need a main game before getting this. SimCity 4 may be released in the shops at a later stage

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The game allows players to create a region of land by terraforming, and then to design and build a settlement which can grow into a city. Players can zone different areas of land as commercial, industrial, or residential development, as well as build and maintain public services, transport and utilities. For the success of a city players must manage its finances, environment, and quality of life for its residents.

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1 GB

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predator321

08:34 May-04-2013

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Could i run this game?

Joef360

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Would I have any trouble with this?

slendermangamer

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No you run it fine

blaken2009

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Problems running this game on anything but a single core processor based computer? Add -CPUCount:1 to the execution line on the shortcut (windows only)

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03:08 Dec-13-2012

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Yeah and in settings put it in Software mode.

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Just so you guys know, it works just fine on Windows 7 32-bit. Just run as administrator and compatibility set to Windows XP.

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epic game

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Why don't you get a better CPU?You have a master GPU and master bottleneck!!!

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Min. Reqs

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CPU: PIII 500 or equivalent
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Disk Space: 1.6GB
CD-ROM: 8X or faster
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hey guys i just started to play sim city 4 again,the problem is im getting single figure fps.i dont understand it.any ideas or is it just uncompatable

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Whats your OS? On w7 it has some bugs. But for me, works perfectly ;)

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